16/7/14
6/2/14
Locomotive News
- Sr Lord Nelson Class No 855 Robert Blake has joined the railways fleet after many years of restoration
- Ex GWR 45xx No 4566 has been purchased from the SVR and has been placed in the care of the GWR Trust
- Ex Lnwr Aspinal Tank No 50363 has been restored to work use and has been purcharsed by the the railway chariman Matt Judge and has been placed in to the care of the Terrier Trust
- Ex Midland 4F No 43924 has moved from the KWR
4/10/13
Locomotive News
- Ex Gwr 61xx No 6114 has joined the railways fleet after a 20 year restortaion at the Doncaster Valley Railway on behalf of the GWR Trust Based at the railway.
- Ex Lms Jinty No 47279 has been bought for use at the railway by the Chairman Matthew Judge.
- Ex Lner J52 No 68846 has arrived for overhaul from the NRM an agreement was reached to restore this engine to working order then for the railway to use for 10 years.
- Ex Gwr 56xx No 5658 has arrived on hire for 3 years from The Taffy Trust
- BR Class 08s No 08600 Ivor & 08641 Dartmoor are on long term loan from the Doncaster Valley Railway
- And Lastly Ex Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 No 2005 has retuned to service after a long extensive overhaul.
22/04/13
Locomotive News
- SECR P Class No 1325 has arrived on the railway after a 10 year restoration at the Slinfold Locomotive Works. There is some work still to be done ie the repaint into Sr Black.. The Locomotive has been bought by the railways chairman Matthew Judge and will be placed under the care of the Terrier Trust.
- In Sad news Ex SR N Class No 1824 has left the railway for pastures new in Hampshire ... The Loco Dept will miss the loco very much but still have Sr N Class No 1860 to tinker with
- Ex GWR Manor Class Hinton Manor has been bought by the GWR Trust who are based at Ravensmead.
21/04/13
Locomotive News
- 2 New arrivals have arrived at the railways they are Ex Lms Ivatt Class 2 Mogul No 46640 and Ex Lner J39 No 64838
25/10/12
Locomotive News
- Two New Locomotives have Ex Lnwr Coal Tank No 2367 and Ex Lbscr E4 No 32564 have arrived at Hillbrow Junction for overhauls these will comenece once the overhauls on Secr C class No 592 and Ex Gwr Class 4575 No 5550 have been completed.
- Ex SR Battle Of Britian No 34058 Sir Fredrick Pile is on loan to the railway from its owner Stephen Gurney
- Ex Lbscr Terrier No 55 Stepney has arrived on loan on from The Doncaster Valley Railway , she will be used on shuttle runs out of platform 1 at Hillbrow Junction
- Br Class 08 No 08641 Dartmoor is on hire from the Doncaster Valley Railway
- The Railway has two Sr Pillbox Brake Vans
- Sr Luggage Van has been bought from the Doncaster Valley Railway
UPDATE COMING SOON >>>>>>
BIG NEWS
Ex Lms 8F No 48154 has been purchased for use on the railway as the railway is need of a larger locomotive to deal with the increase in passenger numbers and the railways Terriers unable to cope with the larger loads the railway is seeking larger locomotives to help thats why the C class and J72 are also joining the railway.
11/07/12
Sorry for the lack of updates over the last few months....
Locomotive News
Locomotive News
- Ex SECR C class No 592 is set to join the railway after a lengthy boiler repairs in November this year it is currently at Bromley Works.
- Ex LBSCR Terrier No 32678 has been purchased by the Chairman Matthew Judge for use on the railway
- Ex Lner J72 No 68723 is due to arrive at the railway on long term loan from the LNER J72 Group. The reason behind the move is that the Railways Chairman Matthew Judge gave funds to the last overhaul on the locomotive.
23/2/12
Locomotive News
- Ex LBSCR Terriers No 82 and 2662 & Ex Sr N Class No 1850 have all arrived at the railway for use on the line.
16/12/11
Locomotive News
Ex Gwr 4575 No 5500 has been purchased by the chairman for use on the railway she has a year left on her boiler ticket but is to be overhauled over the 2011-2012 winter.
Ex Gwr 4575 No 5500 has been purchased by the chairman for use on the railway she has a year left on her boiler ticket but is to be overhauled over the 2011-2012 winter.
11/12/11
Station New
Hillbrow Junction now has 3 platforms the bay platform was reinstated this morning.
Southern Railway and Hillbrow Junction Society have reached an agreement where Southern will use the railway main line certified Ex Br Class 108 to and from Hillbrow Junction to Horsham. The Railway are looking to purchase a more modern Dmu for use on the mainline.
Hillbrow Junction now has 3 platforms the bay platform was reinstated this morning.
Southern Railway and Hillbrow Junction Society have reached an agreement where Southern will use the railway main line certified Ex Br Class 108 to and from Hillbrow Junction to Horsham. The Railway are looking to purchase a more modern Dmu for use on the mainline.
10/12/11
Locomotive News
- Ex Lbscr Terrier No 41 Picadilly has been withdrawn from service due to cracks in her fireboxs. No Overhaul is planned due other locomotives of the same claibre are in service.
5/12/11
Locomotive News
Ex Kerr Stewart 0-6-0 No W36 has arrived at the railway after 18 years restoration.
Ex Lner N2 No 69522 and Ex Gwr 57xx No 9643 are both at the Doncaster Valley Railway on loan til after Christmas and maybe part of 2012
Ex Kerr Stewart 0-6-0 No W36 has arrived at the railway after 18 years restoration.
Ex Lner N2 No 69522 and Ex Gwr 57xx No 9643 are both at the Doncaster Valley Railway on loan til after Christmas and maybe part of 2012
26/11/11
Ex Sr 0-6-2 No 1989 has been moved to the railway for long term restoration. it will arrive in the coming weeks
25/11/11
Locomotive New
Ex GNR N2 No 69522 has been purchased for use on the railway. She is currently at Doccaster Valley Railway works nearing completion of her overhaul, and should arrive at the railway by the end of the week.
Permanent Way News
The Bay Platform at Hillbrow Road Junction will be reinstated over the next few days with trains running in to it on the coming weeks.
Ex GNR N2 No 69522 has been purchased for use on the railway. She is currently at Doccaster Valley Railway works nearing completion of her overhaul, and should arrive at the railway by the end of the week.
Permanent Way News
The Bay Platform at Hillbrow Road Junction will be reinstated over the next few days with trains running in to it on the coming weeks.
26/10/11
Locomotive News
- Ex Lner B12 61520 has arrived on the railway and has been is service over the summer months and has now been withdrawn from service of routine repairs.
- Ex Lswr M7 No 42 has been in service for 3 months now with no problems and continues to run trains with W12 and 32636.
- Both Ex Gwr 2251 and 57xx are out of service awaiting boiler washout
- Ex Lms Rebuilt Patriot Class No 45536 Prv. W Wood VC is now on loan to The Doncaster Valley Railway
19/7/11
Ex Lner B12 61520 is joining the railways fleet within the next week. Shes is currently based at the Doncaster valley railway where shes has been overhauled. The railway is pleased with the work done to the locomotive and looked forward to seeing her in BR lined black livery.
Ex Lner B12 No 61520 in Lner Livery
Ex Lner B12 No 61520 in Lner Livery
Also Ex Sr Push Pull set is to be restored to running condtion. The Coaches will leave for derby by the end of the week.
6/7/11
Sorry for the lack of updates over the last few months have been a very busy bee lol :)
Locomotive News
Locomotive News
- Ex GWR class 2251 No 2251 has arrived at the railway after an overhaul at Eastliegh.
- Ex Br class 73 No 73109 has left the railway to rejoin th Doncaster Valley Railway after a 3 month hire period came to an end.
- Ex Lswr Beattie Well Tank No 30587 will arrive in mid september after funding for the overhaul had run out however the railway chairman Matthew Judge has taken over ownership and will fund the rest of the overhaul.
- Ex Sr N class 1824 has now left the railway for overhaul at York but she will go on display @ the NRM til funding is avaible to commence the overhaul.
- Ex Pullman Coach which was on hire to the railway has now returned to the DVR
- Ex Pullman Observation Car No 14 will arrive by the end of August.
16/03/11
Today the railway celebrates it 4 year anniversery..... In 2007 the railway took over the Slinfold station site in West Sussex and has the station has been rebuilt from scratch . To celebrate 4 years the railway has had a locomotives in steam and has recreated the First ever train service the railway did back in 2007 using Ex GWr 14xx No 1466 and Ex LBSCR terrier No 32636 and the rake of 4 wheel coaches.....
Also the railway has recreated the Hayling branch trains using 32636 and our surburban and buillied coach. we invited many residents from the hayling area who remeber the final train service that left some 40 years ago...
Locomotive News
Some Great NEWS !!!!!!
Ex Lswr Beatie Well Tank No 30587 is joining the railway by the end of April.
Ex Lbscr Terrier 32662 is close to returning to service after its overhaul it will return in its Southern livery carrying the No 2662.
Ex Sr N Class No 1824 is to leave the railway for its overhaul we are not sure how long this wil take but will let you of any develpoments.
Ex Gwr 14xx No 1444 will enter service by the end of may in will carry a Br Green livery. This will then mean 1466 can go to the NRM where it will go on display for 1 year.
Carraige And Wagon News
Ex Devon Belle Pullman Car Oberservation will enter service at the end of August 2011
Two More Bullied Coaches are ready to enter service after purchase from the Bullied Coach Group at a Cost of £3,000 they are currently at Our Horsham Works.
Also the railway has recreated the Hayling branch trains using 32636 and our surburban and buillied coach. we invited many residents from the hayling area who remeber the final train service that left some 40 years ago...
Locomotive News
Some Great NEWS !!!!!!
Ex Lswr Beatie Well Tank No 30587 is joining the railway by the end of April.
Ex Lbscr Terrier 32662 is close to returning to service after its overhaul it will return in its Southern livery carrying the No 2662.
Ex Sr N Class No 1824 is to leave the railway for its overhaul we are not sure how long this wil take but will let you of any develpoments.
Ex Gwr 14xx No 1444 will enter service by the end of may in will carry a Br Green livery. This will then mean 1466 can go to the NRM where it will go on display for 1 year.
Carraige And Wagon News
Ex Devon Belle Pullman Car Oberservation will enter service at the end of August 2011
Two More Bullied Coaches are ready to enter service after purchase from the Bullied Coach Group at a Cost of £3,000 they are currently at Our Horsham Works.
2/3/11
Ex Lswr M7 No 42 has arrived at the railway after being purchased by the railways Chairman Matthew Judge. A new siding has be laid at Grey Tiles Halt.
23/1/11
Sorry its been a while been very busy at work.
The Raiway has had Two New Arrivals Ex Gwr Class 8759 No 9643 and Ex Br 0-4-0 No 51200 have both arrived on site and have been both put straight into service.
The Raiway has had Two New Arrivals Ex Gwr Class 8759 No 9643 and Ex Br 0-4-0 No 51200 have both arrived on site and have been both put straight into service.
2/1/10
Ex Lms Ivatt Class 2 No 41212 has arrived back at the railway after a short stay away. Also 32662 and 1466 have been moved for removal and 32662 is ready for its overhaul. And the first of the Bullied coaches has arrived on site another two are due this week.
30/10/10
Ex Lbscr Terrier No 32662 has been withdrawn from service for a Minor Overhaul. The Chairman Matthew Judge Said " With 68010 and 9643 joining the fleet we have taken the decision to withdraw 32662 for and overhaul where she will return in her Sr Livery. And 32635 will now be restored to Service but will be renumbered 32636. Also some more bad news Ex Gwr 14xx 1466 is leaving the railway to return to Didcot railway centre and she will be replaced by another 14xx No 1444 which will arrive by April this year"
29/12/10
Ex Br J94 N0 68010 has arrived the railway this morning and will be steamed up tomorrow for test runs up the line. Also Ex GWR 8750 No 9643 is on route to the railway.
28/12/10
2011 will be a very important year on the railway with alot things happening which are
- Ex Gwr 14xx no 1466 returning to steam from overhaul at Crewe works
- Another Ex Lbscr Terrier No 2662 will join the railway fleet in the 1st quarter of 2011
- Ex Br J94 No 68010 will join the railway by the new year.
- The Railway Shall Receive its 1st Ex Sr Bullied 2nd Class Brake Coach in 2011
- A new footbridge will be built for Slinfold Station
- And The Railway will build new Railway Works On Site by 2012
27/12/10
Ex GWR Pannier Tank Class 8750 No 9643 as been purchased by the WSR Trust for use on the railway. The locomotive cost £30,000 and is joining the railway from the North and Billing Railway where she has been running since 1970s.
9643 will arrive at the railway by the end of the week.
9643 will arrive at the railway by the end of the week.
21/12/10
Ex Br Class 108 Unit Number 54271 has arrived on site and was put straight into service.
14/12/10
Ex Br Class 108 Unit Number 54271 has been purchased by the railways Chairman Matthew Judge. The Dmu is currently at Derby Coach Works where is has been undergoing a full restoration into Network South East Livery. The Unit will arrive at the railway tomorrow by noon we are hoping and we be in service by the weekend.
3/09/10
Ex Lbscr Terrier No 41 Picadilly has arrived on site at Slinfold. With the railway having 3 terriers in operational condition. We have now decided to hold a Terrier theme gala in three weeks time with Ex Lbscr Terrier No 55 Stepney already comfirmed as guest engine.
In other news Slinfold Station will offically opened for passenger use on the 12th September 2010 where we are also going to run shuttle trains up the new extention which has been passed for passneger use.
In other news Slinfold Station will offically opened for passenger use on the 12th September 2010 where we are also going to run shuttle trains up the new extention which has been passed for passneger use.
31/08/10
Locomotive News
Ex Lbscr Terrier No42 Piccadilly is to join the railways fleet by the end of the week. The terrier is located at the Bucks Rail Centre and will arrive at the railway in the coming days.
Ex Lbscr Terrier No42 Piccadilly is to join the railways fleet by the end of the week. The terrier is located at the Bucks Rail Centre and will arrive at the railway in the coming days.
30/08/10
Ex Br Class 08810 has arrived the railway from the Doncaster Valley Railway til october for running in and a fresh repaint.. the shunter has been restored at Teddington TMD and arried by road at Rudgewick.. the shunter will also help with the extention to Christ Church Hospital Station.
29/08/09
EX LBSCR TERRIER NO 55 STEPNEY PAID A VISIT TO THE RAILWAY FOR OPENING OF THE 1ST TRAIN OVER THE NEWLY LAID TRACK TOWARDS CHRIST CHURCH HOSPITAL.
22/08/10
Locomotive News
Ex Lms Jinty No 47646 has arrived at the railway for a weeks hire. And Also EWS class 67 Queens messenger Joined the railway for its summer gala.
Ex Lms Jinty No 47646 has arrived at the railway for a weeks hire. And Also EWS class 67 Queens messenger Joined the railway for its summer gala.
15/08/10 New Video
14/08/10
Loco News
Ex Lbscr Terrier No W12 has re-entered sevice after a boiler washout, it can be seen with newly restored Gwr Toad Brake Van.
Ex Gwr 14xx No 1466 has left the railway on loan to the South Devon Railway for a ovehaul.
Ex Lbscr Terrier No W12 has re-entered sevice after a boiler washout, it can be seen with newly restored Gwr Toad Brake Van.
Ex Gwr 14xx No 1466 has left the railway on loan to the South Devon Railway for a ovehaul.
17/07/10
Locomotive News
Ex Lbscr Terrier No 32662 has arrived back after being away on loan at Darlington Works. And Ex Sr N Class No1824 has re-entered service after her overhaul.
Ex Sr Emu has arrived at the railway for restoration at Slinfold Works.
Ex Lbscr Terrier No 32662 has arrived back after being away on loan at Darlington Works. And Ex Sr N Class No1824 has re-entered service after her overhaul.
Ex Sr Emu has arrived at the railway for restoration at Slinfold Works.
11/07/10
Loco News
LNER D49 2753 "Cheshire" has jonied the railway at the request of its owner Robert Judge and we are very happy to have the locomotive on site. How ever we are unsure how long "Cheshire" will be with us as Robert Judge wants to sell the locomotive.
LNER D49 2753 "Cheshire" has jonied the railway at the request of its owner Robert Judge and we are very happy to have the locomotive on site. How ever we are unsure how long "Cheshire" will be with us as Robert Judge wants to sell the locomotive.
5/2/10
Locomotive News
Ex Lms Ivatt 2MT No 41212 Has Been Put Up For Sale Due To Lack Of Funds To Overhaul Her. Also Ex Lms Paitriot No 45536 is To Leave The Railway For A New Life In The Yorkshire Moors.
Station News
Ex Lms Ivatt 2MT No 41212 Has Been Put Up For Sale Due To Lack Of Funds To Overhaul Her. Also Ex Lms Paitriot No 45536 is To Leave The Railway For A New Life In The Yorkshire Moors.
Station News
26/11/09
Locomotive News
Ex Secr o1 As You Know Is Currently Being Constructed At Horsham Loconotives In West Sussex. The Boiler Has Been Delivierd To The Site Were The Frames Have Been Erected And The Wheels Have Been Ordered To Be Made At A Factory In Kent. The Locomotive Is Hoped That The Locomotive Will Be Finished In The New Year.
Ex Lbscr Terrier W12 Has Been Requested By The Ilse Of Wight Steam Railway For Use At There Winter Gala. As The Railway Is Short On Locomotives Nothing Will Be Decided Til Next Friday.
Ex Secr o1 As You Know Is Currently Being Constructed At Horsham Loconotives In West Sussex. The Boiler Has Been Delivierd To The Site Were The Frames Have Been Erected And The Wheels Have Been Ordered To Be Made At A Factory In Kent. The Locomotive Is Hoped That The Locomotive Will Be Finished In The New Year.
Ex Lbscr Terrier W12 Has Been Requested By The Ilse Of Wight Steam Railway For Use At There Winter Gala. As The Railway Is Short On Locomotives Nothing Will Be Decided Til Next Friday.
25/11/09
Society News
After Recent Talks With The East Grinstead & Sharpthorne Railway The S&RR And The EG&SR Both Societys Have Decided That We Merge Into A New Railway Called The The Southern Preservation Society. All Rolling Stock From Will The EG&SR Will Move To Slinfold And Rudgwick Station Sites.
Locomotives New
Ex Lms Ivatt 2mt No 412132 Has Enterned Service After A Bottom End Overhaul And Will Be The Main Stay Of The Fleet Over The Winter Period Along With Ex Wpr No 16. With Ex Lbscr Terrier W12 Being Used As The Back Up Engine.
Also Ex Gwr 41xx no 5159 Will Be On Loan To The Ouse Valley Railway Until The End Of Next Week Were It Will Return For Repairs And A Boiler Retubing.
Also Ex Lswr M7 No 42 Has Been Purchased From The Mutton Hill Locomotive Group Where Ex Sr N Class No 1824 Was Purhased Earlier This Year.
After Recent Talks With The East Grinstead & Sharpthorne Railway The S&RR And The EG&SR Both Societys Have Decided That We Merge Into A New Railway Called The The Southern Preservation Society. All Rolling Stock From Will The EG&SR Will Move To Slinfold And Rudgwick Station Sites.
Locomotives New
Ex Lms Ivatt 2mt No 412132 Has Enterned Service After A Bottom End Overhaul And Will Be The Main Stay Of The Fleet Over The Winter Period Along With Ex Wpr No 16. With Ex Lbscr Terrier W12 Being Used As The Back Up Engine.
Also Ex Gwr 41xx no 5159 Will Be On Loan To The Ouse Valley Railway Until The End Of Next Week Were It Will Return For Repairs And A Boiler Retubing.
Also Ex Lswr M7 No 42 Has Been Purchased From The Mutton Hill Locomotive Group Where Ex Sr N Class No 1824 Was Purhased Earlier This Year.
11/10/09
Ex Wpr 0-6-0 No 16 Has Entered Service After A Major Overhaul.
07/10/09
Loco News
Two New Locomotives To Join The Railway An Ex Lms Ivatt 2mt No 41212 Has Been Purchased By The Chairman Matthew Judge From The Ivatt Trust In Bucks Railway Centre. Also A Ex Lms Black 5 No 44781 Is Joining The Railway From Goodswear Road In Devon. Both Locomotives Will Arrive Some Time Next Week.
Two New Locomotives To Join The Railway An Ex Lms Ivatt 2mt No 41212 Has Been Purchased By The Chairman Matthew Judge From The Ivatt Trust In Bucks Railway Centre. Also A Ex Lms Black 5 No 44781 Is Joining The Railway From Goodswear Road In Devon. Both Locomotives Will Arrive Some Time Next Week.
06/10/09
Sorry For The Delay In Updates Have Been Very Busy.
Loco News
Ex Gwr 14xx No 1466 Has Returned To Service After Recieving New Traction Tyres.
Ex Lms Jinty No 47354 Has Now Left The Railway For A New Life In The Midlands. Also A Ex Gwr 61xx No 5159 Will Return From East Sussex Next Week After Its Visit To The Ouse Valley Railway.
Loco News
Ex Gwr 14xx No 1466 Has Returned To Service After Recieving New Traction Tyres.
Ex Lms Jinty No 47354 Has Now Left The Railway For A New Life In The Midlands. Also A Ex Gwr 61xx No 5159 Will Return From East Sussex Next Week After Its Visit To The Ouse Valley Railway.
22/09/09
PHOTOS FROM THE OUSE VALLEY RAILWAY
21/09/09
NEW BUILD
The Railway Have Been Approched By The SECR Trust To House There New Locomotive Which Is Being Constructed At Chatam Works In Kent. The Locomotive Beng Built Is A Ex Secr Class 01 0-6-0. The SECR Trust Have Not Decided On A Number For The Locomotive. The Livery Chosen Is Sr Wartime Black. The S&RR Chairman Matthew Judge Is Delighted That The SECR Have Decided To House There New Locomtive On The Line. He Also Said " It Is A Great Honour That That The SECR Trust Have Decided To House There New Build Locomoitve On The Slinfold & Rudgwick". The Secr Class O1 Will Arrive At The Railway At The Beginning Of October Were The Final Building Of The Locomotive. Also Wonder Rail At The Ouse Valley Railway Will Also Be Helping the Railway With The Building Of The Locomotive.
Wonder Rail
The Railways Ex Gwr 51xx No 5159 And Sr Ex N Class No 1824 Are At Wonder Rail For Contracted Work On Them, Also Ex Lms Jinty 47354 Has Also Left The Railway For Use At Its New Railway.
The Railway Have Been Approched By The SECR Trust To House There New Locomotive Which Is Being Constructed At Chatam Works In Kent. The Locomotive Beng Built Is A Ex Secr Class 01 0-6-0. The SECR Trust Have Not Decided On A Number For The Locomotive. The Livery Chosen Is Sr Wartime Black. The S&RR Chairman Matthew Judge Is Delighted That The SECR Have Decided To House There New Locomtive On The Line. He Also Said " It Is A Great Honour That That The SECR Trust Have Decided To House There New Build Locomoitve On The Slinfold & Rudgwick". The Secr Class O1 Will Arrive At The Railway At The Beginning Of October Were The Final Building Of The Locomotive. Also Wonder Rail At The Ouse Valley Railway Will Also Be Helping the Railway With The Building Of The Locomotive.
Wonder Rail
The Railways Ex Gwr 51xx No 5159 And Sr Ex N Class No 1824 Are At Wonder Rail For Contracted Work On Them, Also Ex Lms Jinty 47354 Has Also Left The Railway For Use At Its New Railway.
19/09/09
EX Lbscr Terrier No 32652 Has Been Dismantled At Slinfold For Overhaul. After Closer Inspection The Locomotive Is In Better Condition. So Will Be Placed On A Fast Track Overhaul. Also The Locomotives Is To Be Renumbered To 32636. Also Ex Sr School Class No 928 Stowe Has Had Its Smoke Deflecters Removed For A Short Time. Also Two Newly Restored Ex SR Mansells Coaches Have Arrived Back At The Railway From Derby Works.
16/09/09
Ex Lbscr Terrier No 32652 Arrived This Morning By Road. The Locomotive Will Be On Display At Rudgwick Until Monday When It Will Be Moved To Slinfold Works For Major Restoration. There Will Be A News Page Were To Follow Its Restoration.
14/09/09
Ex Lcdr 4 Wheel Coach Has Arrived At The Railway For A Major Restoration. It Is Hoped Once Finshed It Will Be Painted In Sr Olive Green.
13/09/09
Ex Lbscr Terrier No 32652 Has Been Bought By The Lbscr Trust. For Future Use On The Railway. Is Has Been On Static Display For Many Years. And The Trust Hope To Restore Her To Ex Br Condition. Also Ex Sr N Class No 1824 Has Been Withdrawn From Service For A Major Overhaul Pending Money Can Be Raised. Also The 3f Trust Is Relocating Its Ex Lms Jinty To A New Railway Along With The Recent Purchase Of A Second 1. Also Ex Gwr 61xx No 4134 Is To Undger Go A Number Change And Been Given The Name County Of Brecon By Its Owner. Its Due To Leave To Wonder Rail Works Were This Will Take Place.
12/09/09
Ex Sr School Class No 928 Stowe Finally Enters Service. It Was In Light Steam. The Locomotives Owner Rob Judge. Is Glad That The Locomotive Is In Service And Looks Forward To Seeing Stowe In Service In The Coming Weeks. The Next Locomotive To Return To Steam n The Next Month Is Ex Hunslet 0-6-0 Wpr No 18 Which Is In Its Final Leg Of Overhaul.
07/09/09
Ex Lswr Beattie Well Tank No 30587 Is To Join The Railway In The Summer Of 2010. Also A Class 101 Dmu Is Being Look At The Midland Railway Centre Which Is Currently For Sale At Butterly If Bought It Wil Arrive On Friday. It Is Stil Currently In SPT Livery From When Its Was Withdrawn In 2003.
23/08/09
DB State Railways 0-4-0WT3 'Anna' Has Been Hired From The Railways Good Friends On The Landy Valley Railway in Norfolk. Her First Passenger Service Will Be On The 25th August She Will Double Head With W12.
22/08/09
Ex Chatham Railway Trust Ex Lms Jinty No 47356 Has Arrived At The Railway For Future Use On The Line.
15/08/09
CHRIST HOSPITAL STATION HERE WE COME.
The Railway Have Been Granted Permision To Extend To Christ Church Hospital Station.
More News To Follow.
The Railway Have Been Granted Permision To Extend To Christ Church Hospital Station.
More News To Follow.
14/08/09
Ex Lms Rebuilt Patriot Class No 45536 Prv. W Wood VC Has Arrived On Site. With Its Support Coach.
11/08/09
Ex Lms Rebuilt Patriot Class No 45536 Prv. WWood VC Is Joining The Railway On Loan From The Nrm. The Railway Is Going To Repair The Locomotive To Working Order. After That It Will Stay At The Railway For Sometime. Also It Will Be Mainline Fitted.
07/08/09
Ex Sr West Country Class No 21c119 "Bideford" Has Been Sold By The Bideford Trust. Its Now Pending Removal. Good News That A Southern Push Pull Set Has Arrived At Rudgwick This Morning It Has Been Placed In To Platform 2 At Rudgwick.
06/08/09
Railway Reveals Strategic Vision.
04/08/09
The Railway Has Been Invited To The Yaxley Mountain Railway In Peterborough For There Diesel Gala On The 24th August. The Lines Class 04 Shunter No D2264 Is Going Along With One Of Our Steam Locos. Which We Are Still In Talks Over.
01/08/09
Ex Sr West Country Class No 21c119 Has Arrived At Rudgwick. After The Bidieford Trust Relocated To The SSR. There Are No Plans About The Locomotive Yet But We Will Inform You When We Do. Bideford Will Be Displayed At Rudgwick This Weekend. When It Is To Be Moved Into The Sidings At Slinfold.
29/07/09
VINTAGE LOCOMOTIVE WEEKEND. ALL OF OUR VINTAGE LOCOMOTIVES THAT ARE OVER A 100 YEARS OLD WILL BE IN SERVICE THIS WEEKEND. ALSO IN A MONTHS TIME WILL BE THE ANNIVERSERY OF THE CRANLIEGH LINES CLOSURE. WE ARE HOPING TO BRING IN IVATT TANK LOCO TO RECREATE THE LAST TRAIN. ALSO 32662 WILL BE IN SERVICE THAT WEEKEND ASWELL. ITS ALSO HOPED STOWE BOILER WILL BE SENT TO IAN RILEYS WORKS TO HAVE FIREBOX REPAIRS.
28/07/09
Ex Sr School Class No 928 Stowe Has Arrived On Site Has Gone Straight Into The Work Shop For An Overhaul.