It was on August 23, 1923 that the first of the Swindon-built Castle Class of GWR locomotives went into service.
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⭐️WE ARE HIRING⭐️
We are looking for a Fitter/Machinist to join our team, to help fit Steam Locomotive parts, overhaul Steam Locomotives and provide services, resources and support to other Engineering Departments as required.
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Are you passionate about historic steam locomotives and preserving our railway heritage? Do you dream of being a part of a close-knit community that shares your love for trains and nostalgia? We are looking for volunteers to join us in all departments - https://shorturl.at/alrsH
We will journey from Birmingham, picking up in the East Midlands and then run up the West Coast Main Line to Crewe and the famous City of Chester. Book now!
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Devon Belle Trains, aim is to set up a depot in Devon to support & eventualy operate our own Steam & Heritage Diesel charters. Our first option for this would have been the old Exmouth Junction Sheds carriage sheds. But this has now been demolished & not rail connected.
Now on the hunt for an alternitve site to eventualy operate from, ounce finance is secure to purchase/lease a site along with rolling stock.
Ounce a site is up & running & stock is operational up to mainline operational requirments & required licence & insurences are in place, staff hired along with a volunter support group, for Devon Belle Trains is in place we will advertise charters & operate a dinning train to be known as The Devon Belle.
In the meantime we will support & promote our friends in the Heritage Railway movement along with Network Rail , Train Operatinging Companies,Community Rail Groups & Partnerships etc.
We want to keep our railway heritage alive & well, for future generations to enjoy.