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Updated: May 7, 2021, 1:30 pm © Mhairi Edwards The new canopy under construction at Caledonian Railway in Brechin. Brechin railway volunteers are pressing on behind the scenes with projects to ready the popular Angus tourist attraction for summer re-opening. A firm date has yet to be set for passenger runs on the Caledonian Railway. But the return of services will be eagerly awaited by steam rail fans and families who flock to events including the railway’s Thomas the Tank days and festive s...

Visitors have been enjoying the return to Crealy Adventure Park. - Credit: Devon’s Top Attractions Following the Government’s ‘roadmap’ further lifting COVID-19 restrictions on April 12, two thirds of Devon’s top attractions have now re-opened their doors and are welcoming many visitors back to enjoy their outdoor facilities. Although they are only partially open, with restrictions and limited capacity still in place, all have reported a positive start in th...

The event will be held from April 30 to May 3. The Spring Steam Gala is a four-day event where public can visit historic railway stations along the picturesque 10-mile line, and enjoy open-air talks and exhibits to find out more about Watercress Line’s restoration projects. There will also be an enhanced timetable of steam locomotives to transport guests to each station. Visitors can step back in time and enjoy the roaring twenties with the GWR 5526 tank engine built in 1928. The trai...

Devon and Cornwalls lost and abandoned railways - and how some will return to life Some of these lost railway routes could be restored Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Never miss a big story in Plymouth again with our daily newslettersInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or servi...

Focus Transport Wishes You a Happy Christmas & New Year.Many thanks to all who visit our site and who have contributed during the year. Our viewing figures go from strength, with us recently passing the 2.9 million mark since we began in 2011.We plan to take a short break over the Christmas period, but if important news comes along we will keep you informed. In the meantime please enjoy this particular edition which is somewhat more lengthy than normal. 2020 will be remembered for all the wrong...