Shakespeare Express services to return in 2026
Steam-hauled services between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon will again run in 2026 along the Shakespeare Line and the Chiltern main line.
Tag: Tyseley
Vintage Trains recreates ‘Farewell to Steam’ 60 years on
Last Saturday (1 November), Vintage Trains recreated British Rail Western Region’s 1965 'Farewell to Steam' rail tour, from London Paddington to Bri…
LMS-Patriot Company reports good progress on new-build steam loco
Fresh from its rebranding in August, the LMS-Patriot Company has released an update on its work building ‘Patriot’ class steam locomotive, 5551 'T…
Spencer Group Completes Upgrades on Tyseley Depot
A three-year project to extend and improve facilities at Tyseley Depot in Birmingham has been completed.
West Midlands Railway announces winner of this year’s ‘Best in Bloom’ station
West Midlands Railway has declared the railway station at Tyseley in the West Midlands the winner of its annual 'Best in Bloom' award.
Firebox appeal launched for steam locomotive No. 7822 Foxcote Manor
The Foxcote Manor Society (FMS) has launched a new appeal to raise funds to manufacture and fit a new firebox to the locomotive.
Steam locomotive 45212 to visit Warwickshire this Saturday
LMS Black 5 No. 45212 will be visiting Warwickshire this Saturday (8th March 2025) as it hauls The Stratford Flyer. Departing Manchester Piccadilly at 07:25,…
Update on steam locomotives 7812, 7802 and 5164
The Erlestoke Manor Fund has released an update on their three locomotives as well as some behind-the-scenes changes.
Class 20 locomotives to visit Oxfordshire this Saturday
Class 20 locomotives are to visit Oxfordshire this Saturday (22nd February 2025) as part of the UK Railtours' Shakespearean Sonnet.