The Branch Line Society has today announced a railtour - 'The Capital Cappagh Campaigner' - featuring Class 56 motive power as well as a Class 69 from GB Railfreight & two DCRail Class 60s. Sat 3rd August 2024. Full details here: branchline.uk/fixture.php BLS Fixtures

The Cappagh Capital Campaigner Sat 3 Aug Derby to Brighton featuring GBRf Class 69, 2x DCR Class 60s & 2x Class 56! Raising funds for Martin House Children's Hospice and with huge support from GB Railfreight and DCRail Visits Chessington Coal Terminal! Tickets: branchline.uk

Choppy Waters 28 September. Join us for a special outing on the scenic L&H Railway , where Class 20 20214 will most unusually work a passenger train. Departure from Haverthwaite is expected at 16.45 & return at 17.30. Buy online branchline.uk

The Wirral Swan Song Sun 15 Sep Merseyrail & BLS are delighted to announce a special train providing a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the Class 507 EMU after more than 45 years of service to the travelling public & enthusiasts alike. Tickets: branchline.uk

Fantastic to see the work of the Branch Line Society recognised. They do so much to raise much needed funds for wonderful causes, like Martin House Children's Hospice who they've raised 300K for! rfg.org.uk/uniting-the-ra… Rail Freight Group (RFG)

🛤️ We are thrilled to share that our special rail event, in celebration of Drax Power Station's 50th anniversary, has raised £30,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice. 🤝 With the help of our partners, DB Cargo UK, GB Railfreight, Freightliner Heavy Haul Freightliner, and BLS Fixtures, three

Revealing some samples of the #Baker Rail Atlas 16th Edition, now that I've finished mapping and started indexing. The main format change is thin/thick lines for single/multiple track (including non-passenger). Counties restored, new insets, additional minor railways Crécy RAIL

Class 99. Coming soon... She's Electric.

Today we opened our new maintenance hub in Tonbridge! 💷 A £2.5 million investment. 🚌 It’s larger than nine double-decker buses 🚂 A purpose-built hub to maintain our class 73s, 69s and 66s. Read more on our website: gbrailfreight.com/gb-railfreight… (1/2)

🍂 ❄️ We’ll be able to run our rail head treatment services for Network Rail more efficiently - cleaning the tracks of fallen leaves, snow and ice, which will give commuters safer and more reliable services across the south east. (2/2)

The Bury Bubble III Sat 19 Oct. Join us for a rare track DMU charter, exploring the East Lancashire Railway in their immaculately restored Class 122 Bubble Car. Last few tickets remaining branchline.uk

Barnards Miniature Railway Sun 6 Oct - the longest end to end 7.25 inch railway in the UK with numerous loops & sidings! We are delighted to announce a comprehensive 'all available lines' visit, including coverage of sheds and turntables. branchline.uk

🚅 The old and the new. The retro-British Rail liveried Class 455 and the Hastings 'Thumper' unit on the approaches to Vauxhall and London Waterloo. 📷 : Neil Whitaker

❓ Can you help name one of our leaf-busting trains? 🍂 🛤️ Send your name nominations to [email protected] before Friday 20 September. ⌨️ Find out more: 👉 networkrail.co.uk/stories/can-yo… #autumn #autumnrailway #autumnweather

Brilliant visit to the new Northumberland Line today. Opening soon, there are six new stations, 2 trains per hour and a 35 minute journey time from Ashington to Newcastle! GOV.UK Northumberland County Council Network Rail North East Combined Authority Morgan Sindall Group NORTHERN 🚆