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This statement was released yesterday by one of the gala organisers: It is with great regret that I have to say that the upcoming First Gala at the WR is going to be scaled down dramatically. As reported on the DPS website we have had problems with logistics moving locomotives. One...

Some interesting news reagrding Wensleydale Railway. Service to Redmire was suspended yesterday after a section of track was deemed unsafe by traincrew. After several problems with flooded level crossings the train passed Leyburn almost 45 minutes late but ran into trouble after Wensley...

47703 lives again! the loco was started today at WR Leeming Bar.

Has anyone got times for the Southbound S&C leg of this weekends charter celebrating 40 years sonce the end of steam on BR? Help appreciated.

Anyone got any idea why 90029 might have been heading North through Northallerton at about 11:30 yesterday. I couldn't see any linked workings on railtour listings. Help would be much appreciated.

31188 has had it's engine removed for transportation to the MRC as a spare. The loco is completely stripped of spares and is expected to leave Wensleydale Railway in mid-August. Please see the attatched photographs. 1) The roof is removed 2) The engine comes out 3) The shell that remains

Having worked 8 return trips on the Wensleydale Railway in 3 days 47715 has had to be withdrawn from traffic temporarily having failed whilst hauling the 14.50 ex-Leeming Bar at Harmby crossing. The train was rescued by 03144 after it shut down with low oil pressure. Current service arrangements...

I am currently converting my Lima model of Fragonset 47703 into preserved 47715. The model requires several superficial alterations but I wondered if anyone else had an pictures of Fragonset 47 models or of 47715 in model or real form. Assistance is much appreciated as it will be taking part in...

I have recently acquired some 'railwayana'. The cab-shore telephone from 31188, The AWS visual warning gauge from 31166 & the ammeter from 37424. Does anone know how much these items may be worth?? You assistance would be much appreciated.

66061 visitied wensleydale railway yesterday with a train of armoured vehicles for Redmire. The train passed Leeming at 06.15 & 17.30 respectively. The train was formed of Warwell, Warfalts and 1 van wagon. The train was returning vehicles sent to Wales a few weeks earlier.

Harry Needle currently owns 31166, 31188 & 47703 which are all stored at Wensleydale Railway. '166 is to be scrapped outright and will be towed to Stockton by rail. '188 is to have the engine removed on site which will be re-used on another project away from the line. This will be the first...

8) The Wenselydale Railway are to host their first diesel gala in Spetember between the dates of Friday 19th and Sunday 21st. The Friday will see a night photo shoot with other events to be confirmed. Accross the weekend 03144 will be performing driver experience along the full length of the...

47715 is up and about at Wensleydale Railway. It performed its first run last Friday on a chartered train and despite technical faults it made it home under its owne power. The loco will be operational soon and will star in the September diesel gala with more info soon:grin: