Book Review: Heritage Railways in the Midlands by Simon Elson
In this book, the author adds to descriptions of the buildings and rolling stock around heritage railways with fascinating anecdotes of personal experiences before and…
Tag: The Battlefield Line
Anticipated return of steam locomotive ‘Teddy’ announced
The owners of Peckett No. 2012 ‘Teddy’ have posted an update on the locomotive, which is currently undergoing an overhaul. Following a change of premises,…
Steam locomotive 6880 Betton Grange set for Leicestershire visit
The Battlefield Line has announced that they will be receiving a visit from New-Build 6880 Betton Grange later in 2024.
Battlefield Line to welcome steam locomotive 6880 Betton Grange
The Battlefield Line has announced that new-build locomotive, GWR 'Grange' No. 6880 Betton Grange, will be visiting them for their Winter Warmer Gala.
Steam locomotive 4144 to visit The Battlefield Line
The Battlefield Line has announced that GWR Large Prairie No. 4144 will be visiting them for their Winter Gala.
New Leicestershire home for steam locomotive No. 2012 Teddy
Peckett locomotive, No. 2012 'Teddy' has arrived at its new home ahead of its overhaul starting.
Steam locomotive 7822 Foxcote Manor to haul Battlefield Line Christmas trains
The Battlefield Line, which runs from Shackerstone to Shenton, has announced that GWR Manor No. 7822 Foxcote Manor will be visiting them this Christma…
Update on GWR steam locomotives 6984 Owsden Hall and 6989 Wightwick Hall
An update has been released on the restoration of Great Western Railway 6959 'Modified Hall' Class No.6984 "Owsden Hall" and maintenance on No.6989 "W…
Steam locomotive 5526 to visit the Battlefield Line
The Battlefield Line has announced that GWR 'Small Prairie' No. 5526 will be visiting them for their Winter Warmer Gala.
Steam locomotive “Wightwick Hall” on hire to The Battlefield Line till 2020
The Buckinghamshire Railway Centre has announced that resident Great Western Railway 6959 'Modified Hall' Class No.6989 "Wightwick Hall" has left the …