GOODBYE CASTLE DONINGTON


This week saw the return of Castle Donington Power Station No.1 to the Midland Railway Centre. The engine came to us in 2008 and was a popular loco, the Railway seems strange without this little blue engine.

Due to WD190 not quite being ready and Epping Ongars Isabel still in a non-operational condition we will be having a visiting loco to start the season off in March. Details to be announced.


Sally attended a Group Travel Show at Bletchley Park and there was some good interest, all we need now is the bookings!!

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