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
Eric Bond
8th May 2026
8:24 pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Trust has a comprehensive presentation about the Duke, including its history and many details about the current overhaul. Here’s how the presentation is structured:
This special tumbler commemorates the key years in the accomplishment of the Impossible Dream. The year of the Duke’s original construction (1954), the year that
Issue 292 of Heritage Railway (April 15, 2022 to May 12, 2022) reports on the Trust’s Members’ Day at Tyseley, which also includes updates on