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Following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the announcement of the date of her funeral, we have reviewed the plans for our Annual […]

Day One of the Leafers at t’Pit Land Rover rally at Apedale, and wonderful to see the event field covered in Land Rovers with not a coil spring to be […]

Just a quick reminder that this Sunday 21st August is Kerr, Stuart day. Kerr, Stuart was Stoke-on-Trent’s premier builder of locomotives, and a pioneer in several fields, including diesel locos […]

Despite the sweltering heat, some restoration work has been continuing (in-between ice creams). The Baldwin tractor’s huge gearbox has been examined. Although initially thought to require minimal attention, closer inspection […]

Two “new” steam locos have recently arrived at the Apedale site. They are Orenstein & Koppel 5662, and Avonside 2066 “Ogwen”. “Ogwen” is a return visitor, having previously been with […]

We have hosted one of our Footplate Experience Days for Mike and Jason. I think it’s fair to say that both enjoyed the experience enormously. The afternoon Steam Experience starts […]

As the smoke clears from the Diesel Gala, we look forward to the next event, which is our “Services in Support” weekend – July 9 & 10. This weekend sees […]

Thank you to everyone who supported Day One of our Diesel Gala. Things were going so nicely until a couple of loco issues forced a shuffle of the roster a […]

We are delighted to announce that our volunteer team has been recognised by a Commendation at the Newcastle under Lyme Support Staffordshire Volunteer Star Awards. Three of the team – […]

There is a minor amendment to the loco roster for the Diesel Gala. Motor Rail 5213 will now work trains on the Sunday, replacing the enigmatic Mystery Lister, which will […]