May 2011 news archive

Take a trip on the Severn Valley Railway posted on 31/05/2011
If you’re stuck for something to do tomorrow (Wednesday 1 June) you could take an enjoyable day on the lovely Severn Valley Railway - and help the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway’s Emergency Appeal at the same time!
Big gesture from small railway! posted on 28/05/2011
Apart from the Severn Valley Railway’s special train next Wednesday, 1 June and a special train on the Talyllyn Railway on 4th June, both in support of the Emergency Appeal, the 7¼in gauge Echills Wood Railway is organising a ‘Standard Gauge Steam & Diesel’ weekend on 18 and 19 June in aid of the fund
No traffic jams on GWR! posted on 27/05/2011
More TV coverage for the GWR posted on 20/05/2011
£100,000 donation boosts Emergency Appeal – and more railways offer help! posted on 14/05/2011
The Emergency Appeal is now well past the £600,000 mark thanks to a £100,000 donation from an anonymous donor made through the GWR Trust – which, with Gift Aid, brings that magnificent contribution to £125,000. Meanwhile, other heritage railways are pitching in to offer help
Chicken Curve update posted on 04/05/2011
Then and Now: looking towards Hunting Butts posted on 02/05/2011
Visits to Chicken Curve landslip site posted on 02/05/2011
Then and Now on Stanway Viaduct posted on 01/05/2011