Author Archives: Simon Lomax

80 years ago, on November 27 1944, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions on human history occurred at RAF Fauld, Staffordshire. 70 people lost their lives in a blinding cataclysm […]

A pleasure to the host the Branch Line Society’s “Apedale Explorer IV” charter trains today. The morning run was enlived by a downpour, but the afternoon was better. As is […]

The Moseley Railway Trust is pleased to announce that Bagnall saddle tank locomotive “Woto” will be arriving at the Apedale Valley Light Railway. Built by W.G.Bagnall and leaving their Stafford […]

Just a quick reminder that this Saturday is our second New Member’s Day of 2024. This is intended to recruit new members of the Moseley Railway Trust, which is the […]

We have a visit in the near future by the Branch Line Society. The thing about the Branch Line Society is that they like Branch Lines. So, we thought we’d […]

The runners & riders from the Apedale stable for the last month of the season….. October 5th – OK5662. October 6th – Baguley-Drewry No.90 October 12 & 13 – Hunslet […]

Specifically on December 14, 15, 21 &22. Please book as early as possible – our Santa Specials are very popular, and we don’t want anyone disappointed. We’ve worked really hard […]

The runners and riders for September:- Saturday 31st August – Avonside “Ogwen”. Sunday 1st Sept – Motor Rail No.13 (diesel). Saturday 7th – “Stanhope”. Sunday 8th – Baguley-Drewry diesel. Saturday […]

A big thank you to everyone who attended both the Land Rover event (Leafers at t’Pit) and also the Classic Cars event (on bank holiday Monday). It’s a wonderful lift […]

We have been honoured to host a re-union of the alumni of Moseley Hall Grammar School, Cheadle Moseley Grammar School, The Manor School and the Margaret Danyers College – the […]