Churnet on the up

ABOVE: On June 2, 1980, 20066 hauls a coal train from Markam Colliery formed of mineral wagons and hoppers at Barrow Hill, having just come off the line from Hall Lane Junction and Seymour Junction. C

What makes the perfect heritage line? Stock? Scenery? Staff? Route? Ambience? TIM DUNN has a new element by which to rate a railway: self-reliance.

There’s no escaping it. The issue with charter trains, and why they cost so much to run, is the lack of decent, suitable and accessible rolling stock. There is also a definite lack of really nice coac

PART ONE

D3265 – Llangollen: Work has continued on the overhaul of the Class 08 based in North Wales, with a start made on looking at the valves and guides and also pressure testing of the block itself. Firstl

Overhauls, restorations and running notes