Goodbye to “Lionel” On 28th June 2025, we’re holding our first ever “Steampunk” event – and for the day, the Locomotive rostered for the day is Grant Ritchie No.272, affectionately…
2025 Sees Ribble Steam Railway host a number of Real Ale events, starting with Spring Bank Holiday, and we’re excited to announce that the two in-house ales brewed by our…
Peckett 1935 of 1937 “Hornet” being prepared for formal Steam Test Hornet is the sole surviving member of the Peckett “Greenhithe” class, with a lowered footplate & cab for working…
We’re delighted to announced that on 18th September 2024, Barclay 1969/1929 returned to service after passing her final steam test following restoration. The restoration is one which has been completed…
The UK’s oldest working Standard gauge steam locomotive has returned home to Ribble Steam railway from her holiday in Somerset The 1863 built locomotive has been starring at the West…
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…
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…
