2014 Steam Heritage Guide at the printers!
The 2014 Steam Heritage Guide, the biggest ever, went off to the printers on 5th March, so we should have copies back by around the 14th March and will…
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2014 Steam Heritage Guide - biggest ever!
The 2014 edition of the popular Steam Heritage Guide will be available in mid-March, so don't miss out on planning those exciting holidays and days…
Transport Trust Awards 2014
Entries are invited for The Transport Trust Restoration Awards. A number of cash awards, normally up to a maximum of £5,000 each, are made annually…
Vintage Spirit Online Shop is live
Buy the latest issue of Vintage Spirit magazine or subscribe or order back issues at the new online shop.
Vintage Spirit magazine joins Steam Heritage stable
I am delighted to be able to write to you with the news that Vintage Spirit magazine has been acquired by Brian Gooding who will be familiar to many of…
Long Shop Museum’s annual ‘Final Fling’
The Long Shop Museum’s annual ‘Final Fling’ Autumn steam day will take place this year on Sunday, 27th October. As regular visitors will…
SS Freshspring - saving a unique survivor
While on the subject of restoration causes, I must mention the ss Freshspring which is the last of a batch of fresh water carriers built to service Royal…
Transport Trust visits in West Midlands
Had a good day out with Transport Trust members last Thursday at the newly-moved Aston Manor Road Transport Museum in Aldridge (near Walsall) and then…
Sandfields Pumping Station – help save it
Tucked away on the south edge of Lichfield is the former Sandfields Pumping Station, looking rather forlorn and neglected. A modern housing estate has…
2013 Guide has arrived!
The 2013 Guide is back from the printers.
Nearly there!
The 2013 Steam Heritage Guide is due to be published on 21st March.
Best selling edition for over six years
2012 Steam Heritage Guide outsells previous recent years.
Brindley Mill to close for remainder of 2012
Brindley Mill in Leek, Staffs, will be closed to the public from 16th July until 2013 due to building work nearby necessitating the diversion of the river…
Check before you travel!!
With the continuing wet weather that is affecting the British Isles, several events have been, or will be, cancelled due to poor ground conditions. We…
Robey engines to run on Sunday 20th May
From the Anson Museum in Poynton: Steam engine running day on Sunday 20th, we hope to have the pair of Robey engines in steam for 1st time too. The Robey…
Witney Model Show - correct location
The address in the printed Guide for the Witney Model Show in October is incorrect.
Steam in the Park cancelled
Steam in the Park on 12th and 13th May, which was to be held at Perth Airport, Scone, has been cancelled.
Norfolk Steam Rally Cancelled
Since the Guide went to print, we have heard that the Norfolk Steam Rally, at North Walsham Rugby Club on 19th-20th May, has been cancelled.
2012 Steam Heritage Guide published!
The 2012 Steam Heritage Guide has been published in mid-March
Refreshments for Surrey train spotters
Looking for a cuppa after steam train spotting? Try Tillings Cafe at Gomshall.
Update your entries now!
2012 Guide online updates invited now!
Pleasley Pit is the nation’s angel
The historic Pleasley Pit has won a prestigious national award, highlighting the Derbyshire site as the finest restored industrial building in the country.
Industrial Heritage at Risk
The largest ever research project into the condition of England’s industrial heritage was recently published by English Heritage together with its annual Heritage at Risk Register.
2012 updates
With the end of the 2011 season almost upon us, museums, attractions and events organisers are invited to update their entires on line. Just register (if…
