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    Tag: West Lancashire Light Railway

    WLLR's Y Caban artist's impression

    West Lancashire Light Railway announce the construction of new ‘Y Caban’

    Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway has announced that construction is officially underway on a new building that is set to become a vibrant visitor, v…
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    Katherine Tweedy 30 March, 2026
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    Planet (on the left) with Tawd in 2024. // Credit: West Lancashire Light Railway

    Lancashire railway granted ownership of industrial locomotive

    The West Lancashire Light Railway has been handed ownership of a small industrial locomotive that it has had on loan for the last 50 years.
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    Roger Smith 27 March, 2026
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    Cheetal being loaded for its move to Leeds. // Credit: West Lancashire Light Railway

    Steam locomotive makes move from Lancashire to Yorkshire

    A 2-foot gauge steam locomotive is returning to its home in Leeds after a 12-year stay at the West Lancashire Light Railway in Lancashire.
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    Roger Smith 18 March, 2026
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    Bagnall Locomotive "Sybil" at West Lancashire Railway

    Bank Holiday to see Bagnall celebration

    Three heritage lines are joining forces this spring with a unique steam celebration. Following their 2025 partnership agreement, the Apedale Valley Li…
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    Katherine Tweedy 13 February, 2026
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    Orenstein & Koppel steam engine number 6641 Montalban of 1913 raising steam alongside the new solar PV panel installation

    West Lancashire Light Railway Trust reduces carbon footprint through solar energy

    The West Lancashire Light Railway Trust recently received a 75% grant awarded to them by the Lancashire Environmental Fund.
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    Emma Holden 18 October, 2025
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    West Lancashire Light Railway Working Engines Gala

    Lancashire railway to host Working Engines Gala this Sunday

    The West Lancashire Light Railway is inviting visitors to its Working Engines Gala this Sunday (21 September).
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    Janine Booth 16 September, 2025
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    Hunslet 0-4-0 "Jennie". // Credit: West Lancashire Light Railway

    Lancashire railway’s summer gala declared a resounding success

    On 3rd and 4th August, the West Lancashire Light Railway held a 'Rail 200 Sizzling Summer Steam Gala' at its site at Hesketh Bank in Lancashire.
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    Roger Smith 6 August, 2025
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    Montalban 1

    West Lancashire Light Railway to hold Sizzling Summer Gala

    The West Lancashire Light Railway has announced its Sizzling Summer Steam Gala.
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    Victoria Thompson 2 July, 2025
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    HRA award

    Recognition for West Lancashire steam locomotive

    The Sybil Locomotive Trust has won recognition in the form of runner-up and Highly Commended placings for the Steam Locomotive of the Year award at th…
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    Janine Booth 11 February, 2025
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    Sir Tom Saturday event poster

    Visiting steam locomotive for Lancashire railway

    The West Lancashire Light Railway, based between Preston and Southport in Lancashire, is welcoming visiting locomotive Bagnall Sir Tom from the Threlk…
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    Joseph Molloy 1 July, 2024
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