Now this is a very different an unexpected exhibit - but incredibly awesome - given you an insight into the lesser seen technology which keeps the railways running!

A fantastic announcement for the The Greatest Gathering and don’t those split headcode boxes look gorgeous?

66509 at the Severn Valley Railway diesel gala with the The Greatest Gathering headboard and just behind her the class 108 DMU which will be one of the exhibits at the event

I wonder what the collective noun for a group of 50s is? In any case this is great news from the Severn Valley Railway and the The Greatest Gathering

A small (but mighty) hero steps in at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway to save the day! Pannier 7714 replaces 34072 (which had already replaced 34092) - she might not be as big as a Bulleid but is just as impressive and with her impressive bark and stunning looks - she’ll be a crowd pleaser for sure!

Take a peak at this The Greatest Gathering announcement! Terrible pun I know, but an incredible loco which has been added to the line up! The stunning 45118! The event keeps getting better!

Well if you’re celebrating 200 years of railway history -Locomotion No. 1 had to be part of the The Greatest Gathering and… well… she is! Fantastic news!

The sole survivor of the LMS 1000 class - a stunning loco and doesn’t she look gorgeous in red? Another top notch announcement from The Greatest Gathering!

Path, this is nothing.. try travelling with SWR Help 😂

And who says trains never run early? No. 1000 has arrived at Derby for the The Greatest Gathering in August! Doesn’t she look grand?

Poor decision Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - releasing the well tanks on their only run before people could cross at Toddington from 2807 has robbed punters of 2 locos. 3-4 mins to let the paying public make connections would have been better - many annoyed- decisions like this cost future custom!

Today has been challenging, great locos, a lovely line, nice staff but dreadful decision making, communication and organisation at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - I left feeling no desire to return. I’m hoping tomorrow restores a bit of faith! I hate feeling negative about a heritage railway!

Let’s hope Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway hold the well tanks for the change at Toddington today! Keeping fingers crossed 🤞

Just another reason why keeping trains and/or our stations staffed is vital. Nothing will beat a person, not cameras, not a help point, nothing.