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Map of London’s miniature steam train ridesWe all love a steam train, and while the big beasts make occasional weekend trips though the city, there are a surprisingly large number of miniature steam trains chugging around parts of the city as well.
London steam railway set for major extensionA steam railway in South-West London has been given permission for a major extension of the railway line.
Take a trip on the Flying Scotsman in 2018The recently restored Flying Scotsman will be once again running tours around the UK this summer, giving people a chance to be on the world famous train.
Miniature steam trains for EppingThe Epping Ongar Railway, a heritage line with lots of big steam trains has gained a smaller counterpart - a fully working miniature steam railway.
Look out for steam trains on King’s Cross passenger concourseSteam trains are usually found on the rail tracks, but for one week, two locomotives will be sitting in the middle of the passenger concourse at King's Cross.
At £44,995 per person, is this Britain’s most expensive train trip?What could well be the UK's most expensive train trip has been announced, at a mere £44,995 per person -- but that does get you 10 days of luxury in a steam train.
See a steam train on the London Overground on SaturdayAn early Christmas treat, as a steam train will be chugging along the London Overground on the morning of Saturday (2nd Dec).
Of College Chapels and Steam TrainsDeep within the heart of King's College on the Strand can be found a most marvelous chapel and a dinky steam train.
Stephenson’s Rocket is to return to the NorthThe Science Museum has announced that it is to send Stephenson’s Rocket to the Great Exhibition of the North 2018.
The Flying Scotsman is visiting LondonProbably the most famous steam locomotive in the world, the Flying Scotsman will be visiting London this coming Saturday.
Take a ride on one of London’s miniature Steam TrainsWe all love a steam train, and while the big beasts make occasional weekend trips though the city, there are a surprisingly large number of miniature steam trains chugging around parts of the city as well.
New light railway approved for South-East LondonA new heritage railway has been granted planning permission, and could make visits to the Crossness steam pumping museum a lot more convenient.
Little steam train comes to Kings Cross stationJust over 150 years ago a little steam train left London, and later this month, it makes its first ever return visit to the city.
See a Steam Train on the London OvergroundThis coming Saturday (3rd Dec), get ready for an early Christmas present, as a steam train makes a rare visit to the North London section of the London Overground.
A new heritage railway for South-East LondonThere could be a new heritage railway built in South-East London, if plans by the Crossness steam pumping station are realised.
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