Luxury £1,000 train ticket to take passengers to Cheltenham Gold Cup
Around 300 passengers have paid up to £1,000 each to travel to the Cheltenham Gold Cup on the 13th March 2026.
Tag: West Coast Railways
Four visiting locomotives announced for Severn Valley Diesel Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has announced four visiting locomotives for its Spring Diesel Festival, which will run from Thursday, 14th May until Sunday, 17th May…
65 years of Class 37s successfully celebrated at Severn Valley Railway
Over the weekend, the Severn Valley Railway held its Autumn Diesel Bash, which celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Class 37.
Jacobite steam train cancelled due to severe weather conditions
West Coast Railways has announced that they have had to cancel the Jacobite steam train due to expected severe weather. Network Rail has announced that,…
Mainline and Greatest Gathering update on steam locomotive 60163 Tornado
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has released news surrounding the mainline operation of 60163 Tornado. Tornado has been operating on the mainline since the spring,…
Diesel and electric locomotives announced for The Greatest Gathering
Some more announcements for The Greatest Gathering have been confirmed, with a mix of diesel and electric locomotives.
Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado ‘passed’ for mainline running
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that 60163 Tornado has been fully certified for use on the mainline. This great news follows on from…
Mainline tour deal signed for steam locomotive 60163 Tornado
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that it has signed a new deal regarding mainline tours. The trust has signed a deal with Railway…
Class 57 locomotive set for Greatest Gathering appearance
West Coast Railways are to send a Class 57/0 to the Greatest Gathering.
Black 5 steam locomotive set for The Greatest Gathering
A Black 5 is to visit Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works as part of The Greatest Gathering. The specific locomotive is yet to be announced…