This longstanding restoration project had been slowly but steadily progressing - often against the odds - for a number of years until in 2022 the volunteer team found their project not only adopted and encouraged by the Board but also fully funded. This was thanks to a £20,000 grant from …
Knowle and Poplar ran together during the Best of British weekend in 2022, but Knowle was noted to be in a poor state and, following a thorough assessment, had to be withdrawn from service, pending extensive repairs and overhaul. Meanwhile Poplar travelled off to the London borough of Poplar to …
Volunteer Recognition - Introducing “The General Managers’ Award” As many of you will be aware, one of the main workstreams of the Volunteering Committee is to look at volunteer recognition. In addition to introducing further Long Service Awards for volunteers who have completed 10, 15 and 20 years service, to …
Due to a problem with 34072 ‘257 Squadron’ which requires attention from our fitters we will be amending our service for tomorrow with Sapper replacing 257 Squadron on one of the duties. We understand this maybe disappointing but steam locomotives are heritage and can develop issues from time to time. …
