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Retro Festival No Show

Retro Festival NO SHOW    Steve Wakeland, Managing Trustee writes “The Trust was asked if we would take The Duke to Gloucester for the Gloucester

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Then & Now

Members’ Day  Kidderminster, Severn Valley Railway, 20 April 2026 During the welcome to the day, those who have contributed over very many years, including one

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Chairman’s Report

Member’s Day Opening Address Kidderminster, Severn Valley Railway, 20 April 2026 “In welcoming you to this exclusive Members’ meeting, a lot has happened since the

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The Duke's Sales Stand at the Severn Valley Railway's Spring Steam Gala 2026

Great Sales @ SVR

Sales Stand Success! With The Duke’s appearance as a guest locomotive at the Severn Valley’s Spring Steam Gala held on 16 to 19 April 2026, the

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Hands-On at Crewe

Hands-on at Crewe With The Duke back in service, focus turned to presentation and what needs doing to keep him in as pristine a condition

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We Need More Baubles!

We Need More Baubles!! With The Duke out on the mainline, Saphos Trains agreed that the Trust could offer onboard sales to their passengers, giving

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A Great 2025

The Duke is back The last few months of 2025 have been a mix of highs and lows. The euphoria of the Impossible Dream trip

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Duke Family Gathering

The BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust had a long-standing promise to fulfil upon completion of The Duke’s third overhaul in preservation – to let

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