As we get into some lovely summer weather, our oldest resident, Furness Railway No.20 from 1863, has gone on her holidays to Somerset. The locomotive is currently visiting the West…
RSR Welcomed UK Railtour’s “North West Freighter” On 14th July 2024, Ribble Steam Railway welcomed the “North West Freighter” Railtour, operated by UK Railtours, for a short stay. The train,…
Further to the previous news article around the restoration of the locally built engine July 6th 2024 saw an on-site steam test, and the first journey down the running line…
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Local Engine Returns to Steam Whilst we all wish King Charles the best for his ongoing recovery – as well as his recent return to public duty, Ribble Steam Railway…
We have recently been asked by a new member as to whether there’s any documents relating to the development of Ribble Steam Railway, and the answer is that of course…
By Adam Robinson, Research and Interpretations Assistant Cover photo sourced from WikiMedia It is a common belief or, at least, a blurring or dismissal that women are rare or do…
By Adam Robinson, Research and Interpretations Assistant To ask when precisely the naming of locomotives began, you would have first to ask when the naming of boats, horses, carts,…
