Just starting the The National Archives Volunteers' Day - a lovely thank you to everyone who's contributed this year! And our railway accident project features strongly - eagerly anticipated by Saul Nasse, Keeper of the Records, a railway enthusiast! #VolunteersWeek The National Archives Research

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At ⁦The National Archives⁩ for launch of the amazing ⁦OldRailwayAccidents⁩ database. 69,000 accidents transcribed by volunteers covering the period 1855-1929.

We are delighted to announce that BAC trustee Richard has been awarded the MBE in the King’s 2025 Birthday Honours for services to heritage, recognising his work with the BAC, as a member of the Crisis Management Team and as Archivist for the London Gay Symphony Orchestra.

Excellent day out behind LMS Jubilee Bahamas on ⁦Vintage Trains⁩ Cathedrals Express from Birmingham to Swansea and return.

A few shots from yesterday’s ⁦Watercress Line⁩ Diesel Gala. It was a great day but very hot 🥵

A great day for a trip to @gwsr for the Diesel Gala. Here are a few shots from a stopover at Gotherington. The privately-owned station was open with excellent refreshments available.

It’s a summer Saturday so we’re off to the seaside today! Peak to Kingswear. Here’s 45118 arriving at New Street.

After refuelling at Churston, 45118 approaches Kingswear ready to work 1Z15 back to Derby. Top performance by the Peak today.

I’m on the Western Wanderer tour today. D213 down to Gloucester and now 45118 to Bristol.

The Western Wanderer is now back at Bristol having come from behind the Peak. Western Champion will now take over our train.

Classic traction in a classic location.

Off to Plymouth today on ⁦Vintage Trains⁩ ‘The Mayflower’. Doubled-headed 37s to Bristol then double-headed steam!

We’re now at Taunton with steam on the front - Clun Castle and Bahamas head ⁦Vintage Trains⁩ The Mayflower to Plymouth.

Classic locos and classic location. Clun Castle and Bahamas came off ⁦Vintage Trains⁩ ‘The Mayflower’ at Bristol Temple Meads earlier. We’ve since been treated to some great thrash from the 37s. Nearly back at New Street after an excellent day.

Brilliant few days at ⁦Severn Valley Railway⁩ Autumn Steam Gala - only the SVR could put on something of this scale. Hard to beat getting off the overnight train at Bridgnorth early Saturday and see locos being prepared for the day.

Great to see shunting taking place during the ⁦Severn Valley Railway⁩ Gala. Made me think of ⁦OldRailwayAccidents⁩ and all the accidents that happened as a result of this activity. And imagine this in the dark…

A few shots from yesterday’s ⁦Severn Valley Railway⁩ ‘TractorFest’ celebrating 65 years of the Class 37. It was rather damp but a great day and managed to bash all 8 locos which were operating.

Off to Carlisle today on ⁦Locomotive Services Group⁩ ‘The Royal Scot’ (yes I know we have an Irish Mail headboard!). Something very exciting taking over the train at Crewe…