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The GWR 0-6-0PT No. 7714, a member of the 57xx class of 'pannier tank', was built for the Great Western Railway, with 830 constructed between 1929 and 1950. The locomotive was famously sold to the ...
The Friends of Barnstaple Railway Station (FOBRS) have secured funding from GWR’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund, a Department for Transport-backed initiative aimed at enhancing station ...
Locomotives operating over the weekend are: 1928 built GWR “Prairie Tank” No. 5526, 1934 built GWR “Pannier Tank” No. 1369, and 1959 built diesel Class 33 No. 33002. As the longest ...
Spaces on the freight train will be available for those with ranger tickets only, and subject to a £5 supplement, payable on a first come, first served basis. Locomotives operating over the weekend ...
Great Western Railway (GWR) is set to roll out a fleet of 26 Class 175 trains, replacing its ageing diesel fleet with a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative. The move is ...
GWR Pannier Tank 7714 will be in steam offering footplate rides for an extra charge, and the Railwayman’s Arms and refreshment rooms will also be open. More information about the event timetable and ...
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A British-Nigerian shoe designer, Liz Sanya, has completed her attempt to set a Guinness World Record, GWR, for the largest sandal. The massive pink clog ...
150,000 reduced price train tickets are available to buy this week as part of GWR's January sale. Great Western Railway (GWR) operates services from London Paddington to the West Country, the ...
DL82 (c) Epping Ongar Railway The locomotive (with two others) were used in London to replace the last of the ex-GWR pannier tank steam locomotives that acted as shunters in London Transport’s depots.
Amongst the SVR’s home fleet expected to take part in the event are LMS Mogul 13268, GWR 4930 ‘Hagley Hall’, GWR Pannier Tank 7714 and BR Standard 75069. The event will feature early morning and late ...