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08/06/2026

06/06/2026

Crown Point Depot open day, by Greater Anglia.

Just want to say a huge thank you to everyone involved for making the depot open day happen!
It was truly an experience to be able to get around the depot and see firsthand what goes on with GA fleet servicing.

Freightliner Group Ltd were in attendance with 90007 (former Greater Anglia loco)
Whilst Colas Rail UK brought 37175 & 56051, proving to be fan favourites throughout the day! (I mean, who doesn't love a grid and/or a tractor!).

It was also pretty sweet to see Railway Support Services Ltd there with their DAF Trucks UK impressive truck, as well as two class 08 shunters on display!

Showcasing some of the powerful locos used on the UK networks hauling freight on a daily basis, whilst we could also see the passenger fleet now operated by Greater Anglia with their class 745/755 trains from Stadler.

Another great addition I wasn't expecting to see, was the North Norfolk Railway PLC 0-6-0ST 'Wissington'. Which looked immaculate, let alone letting off that glorious smell from a steam locomotive!

A huge thanks also to the stall holders who were able to attend and showcase heritage railways or selling models to the public.
It all comes together quite nicely!

Whilst the weather was hit and miss for the entire day, we got lucky in the afternoon with some kind of sunshine!
Overall a grand time was had, and a real eye opener into the operations of Greater Anglia with their modern fleet of trains.





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26/05/2026

May 25th 2026 - Brands Britannia

A prestigious event held at Brands Hatch circuit in Kent, celebrating the rich automotive history of Great Britain.
From cars out on the track, racing away, to show cars on display for all to see.

Arriva UK Bus were at the event as well, with 5 service vehicles and a preserved vehicle, part of The Southern Counties Preserved Collection.

For a vast majority of the day, the team had their vehicles on display before being allowed out on track for the parade lap with other motorists.
It was quite the spectacle, to say the least, seeing the single-deckers out on track (in fact, the only bus company in attendance to go out on track at the end of the day).

We were also granted permission for a brief photoshoot after the parade laps were completed, to which we cannot thank the events team at Brands Hatch enough!

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11/05/2026

Absolutely loved Swede Fest last year!
Cannot wait to go back again :D

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Printed products are also available.

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03/05/2026

A fantastic day out was had indeed!
Huge thank you to everyone at Ruislip Lido Railway, Matt Streeton and of course, my UK Railtours family

26/04/2026

For those who have been waiting for the return of traditional UK Railtours First Class Dining excursions, we thank you for your patience and proudly present....

The Ancient Kingdom
Saturday 22nd August 2026

Taking full advantage of a long midsummer day we venture north to the Kingdom of Northumbria. We have three very different options for you to choose from – the wonderful Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the delightfully quaint Heatherslaw Light Railway or a visit to picturesque Alnwick. Join the train at London King's Cross, Potters Bar, Stevenage, Peterborough or Doncaster.

This tour offers predominantly First Class Dining accomodation, which is of course brought to you by Graham and Julie Osborne and their team at The Railway Diners. There is also First Class Non Dining and Standard Class accomodation available, onboard our comfortable Mk3 carriages from our friends at Eastern Rail Services.

This tour is operated with thanks to GB Railfreight

https://www.ukrailtours.com/product/the-ancient-kingdom/

25/04/2026

My Picfair store is once again, live!

Better for myself and also better for you, my customers (new and old).

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25/04/2026

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23/04/2026

Day 4 of The Manx Man from UK Railtours

Today would consist of a bit of a later start to the day for silver group, from which we would have a tour of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway stables and also a horse tram ride! (fantastic I have to say and it was great chatting with the young lady on the tram).

After our horse tram ride, we had a choice to either go back on the Manx Electric tram or take the bus put on for us to Groudle station.
Once we convened here, we would make the short walk to the Groudle Glen Railway.
A short ride from Lhen Coan station to Sea Lion Rocks, taking in some spectacular views along the route!
Once we arrived at the Sea Lion Rocks station and café, we would have around an hour before the train back.

So I took a little trip down the cliffs to see some of the views, and I wasn't disappointed in the slightest.
Learning of the history of Sea Lion Rocks, was quite something in itself.
Once we left on the train back to Lhen Coan station, we'd make our short walk back to Groudle Station.

The Manx Electric Tramway would take us onwards to Ramsey, which I have to say, was sensational! The views we had of the sea, little villages, and just nature throughout, it honestly was breathtaking! Albeit a little chilly.
Upon arriving into Ramsey, we would take the short walk to Ramsey Pier Railway (The Queens Pier).
Once again, learning of the great history and the ongoing restoration project that's taking place.
We even noticed more RNLI exercises taking place at sea.
Once back at Ramsey, we would take the tram all the way back to Douglas, enjoying those miraculous views once more.

Overall, a fun filled day with the weather on our side once again.

Genuinely great meeting the people of The Isle of Man, as well as seeing our customers happy and enjoying themselves.

Isle of Man Experiences
Manx Electric Railway Society
Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters Association
Groudle Glen Railway
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway Online
Bus Vannin
RNLI




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23/04/2026

Get yourselves booked on board today!

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THE WEST MIDLANDS DEVIATOR
Saturday 23rd May 2026

With 2026 close to yielding the maximum daylight, we are delighted to offer you an opportunity to explore the railways of the West Midlands in some depth. That’s not all – included is some sought after track that is very likely to be required (Burton Wetmore Depot) and a line up of splendid English Electric heritage traction in the form of Class 20s from ROMIC Group and a Class 50 from Class 50 Alliance

This tour features a charter debut for Nemesis Rail Limited as they bring us a rake of Mk3 coaches.

from Derby, East Midlands Parkway, Bedford, Kettering,
Leicester and Lichfield Trent Valley
Seats are available in Standard Class

https://www.ukrailtours.com/product/the-west-midlands-deviator/

21/04/2026

It isn't every day you get a truck basically outside on your doorstep 😅 but I do love it when it happens!
Matthew Kibble Transport your driver of Daisy today was spot on.
Helped where I could. Shame car drivers were being absolute idiots, even being abusive but, your driver was as cool as a cucumber & just cracked on with getting where he needed.
Fair play to him and to you as a company!

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