The Snow Flake - Saturday 5th December 2026 - London to Barrow Hill Roundhouse @barrowhill41 featuring a Class 99 and a Class 47/7. Full details and tickets branchline.uk With thanks to @GBRailfreight raising funds for @GOSHCharity

The RBF Christmas Shop is open for business! With a choice of railway-themed Christmas Cards or a 2027 railway calendar, all profits will directly support @RBF1858

Full details: charitycardshop.com/RBF

This image by railway photographer ©Roger Joanes captures the filming of the very first British Rail television advertisement for the Family Railcard.
The Location: Filmed on April 15, 1979, near Landcross on the now-closed Torrington line from Barnstaple, looking North toward iron bridge over the River Torridge can be seen in the background, and the vantage point is just before the entrance to the Landcross tunnel.
The Setup: The line, which was freight-only by this time, was temporarily utilised for the promotional film shoot. The crew, tractor, and specialised trackside staging equipment in the photo were positioning props and equipment for the iconic TV commercial. Text and image courtesy of railarchive.org.uk

On this day in 1963, 63 years ago, 100 years of community service was brought to a disappointing end with the closure of the last mile-and-a-half-long section of the Border Counties Railway. Reedsmouth Junction on the eve of the closure of the remaining section of the Border ember 1963. Image courtesy of ©RCTS/SLS Library

Now our fireworks night is over, you need something to look forward to before Santa. How about an incredible walk through a railway tunnel and over a viaduct? Come join our fundraising train ride and walk which will help keep our structures in tip top condition.

Honoured to support @AvantiWestCoast, @PoppyLegion and @poppyscotland in this moving tribute ahead of Remembrance Day.

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#PoppyTrain #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

The RBF Christmas Shop is open for business! With a choice of railway-themed Christmas Cards or a 2027 railway calendar, all profits will directly support @RBF1858

Full details: charitycardshop.com/RBF

Falling asleep in London and waking up in the snowy Highlands 😍💤

This is what your journey could look like if you take advantage of our Winter Sale!

Enjoy an exclusive 25% discount on Caledonian Sleeper winter travel from 5th January until 10th February 2027 across all seats.

Use promotional code: GLEN25 for 25% discount by 23:59 1st of December.

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A very special act of remembrance at Newcastle Central station today to dedicate our latest @LNER named train, “Remember” honouring the men and women who have served our country.

The livery features the names and photographs of servicemen and women killed or wounded in action, to LNER.

Ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives, whose courage, commitment and sacrifice we remember.

Moreton Park Railway private visit Sat 27 March 2027. Enjoy rides behind D2578, D2302, 03145 and Ruston 422. We will be using two brake vans and the open Grampus wagon. Two separate trips - AM and PM. Full details and tickets branchline.uk

Moreton Park Railway private visit Sat 27 March 2027. Enjoy rides behind D2578, D2302, 03145 and Ruston 422. We will be using two brake vans and the open Grampus wagon. Two separate trips - AM and PM. Full details and tickets branchline.uk

Due to unprecedented demand, and with thanks to the D2578 group, a third trip in the afternoon has been added. Tickets branchline.uk

** Now fully sold out **

Note the morning trip is now full - spaces available on the afternoon trip

Time for the 2026 AGM at East Anglian Railway Museum!

Just one place remaining on our Threlkeld Quarry Railway trip on Saturday! Full details and booking information branchline.uk

Berney Arms station on the @greateranglia @WherryLines has reached the final five in this years @RailDeliveryGrp #WorldCupOfStations - you can vote for Berney Arms by clicking here: raildeliverygroup.com/our-services/c… Please share and spread the word!

We've signed contracts worth around €95 million with @IrishRail to equip up to 176 vehicles across the national fleet with ETCS signalling technology, helping deliver a safer, more reliable and more sustainable railway for passengers.

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We've secured contracts worth around £80 million to maintain and modernise eight additional Voyager trains for @CrossCountryUK

✅ More capacity for passengers
✅ Maintenance at Central Rivers Depot
✅ Refurbishment at Derby Litchurch Lane Works

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Delighted to announce that Port of Boston have confirmed they will provide a shunter to pilot the train at Boston Sidings on our charter Fri 27 Nov. They are aware of our iterest in 09022. Thanks to DB Cargo & the port for all their help. Last few spaces branchline.uk