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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 […]

We are pleased to provide details of the loco roster for the Diesel Gala – June 25 & 26. Full details for the event can be found on the Events […]

We have published the roster for the Diesel Gala – June 25 & 26. Please click on the Events tab for more information, or go direct from here.

In preparation for the Welsh Slate Day event, the three Dinorwic wagons have been receiving a rather overdue rub down and repaint. These wagons were pretty much the last project […]

We are delighted to announce an addition to the steam loco fleet at Apedale. Orenstein and Koppel number 5662 was constructed at O&K’s works at Potsdam, and was new in […]