August 2009 news archive

Locomotives in service over coming days posted on 31/08/2009
Up All Night 'Steamnight' now on BBC iPlayer posted on 29/08/2009
Howard Benson's BBC Radio 5 Live programme about David Shepherd, his 9F locomotive Black Prince and the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is now available
Death of Audie Baker posted on 28/08/2009
The Riddles 9Fs and Black Prince posted on 27/08/2009
GWR 'Up All Night' with BBC Radio 5 Live posted on 26/08/2009
Tune in to ‘Steamnight’ on BBC Radio 5 Live this Friday morning for a programme about David Shepherd, his ownership of his beloved locomotive Black Prince and the Honeybourne Line. If you can stay up until 03.30, that is - but if you can't, you can download the broadcast from BBC iPlayer! Read on for more...
Don't forget to steam along to Sudeley Castle this weekend posted on 26/08/2009
The Cotswolds is a fantastic area to spend a Bank Holiday and if you're looking for great value for money, buy a combined family ticket to gain admission to stunning Sudeley Castle at Winchcombe as well as a ride on the Honeybourne Line! The Winchcombe Country Show is also happening on Bank Holiday Monday - just a short walk from the railway's Winchcombe station.
‘Maggie’s Express’ boosts funds posted on 23/08/2009
On Saturday 15th August, over 60 visitors gathered at Cheltenham Race Course Station on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway to support the charity Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres.
High spirits on the GWR as engine celebrates birthday posted on 22/08/2009
There was a real party atmosphere at the GWR on Thursday 20th August as David Shepherd celebrated the 50th birthday of his ‘baby’, 140-ton steam locomotive Black Prince.
Latest update from p-way department posted on 20/08/2009
Laverton gap soon to be closed posted on 18/08/2009
The ‘missing bridge’ at Laverton is at last about to be replaced following granting of planning permission for a new structure, which both opens the way for completion of the Honeybourne Line extension to the site of Laverton Halt and continuing onwards to Broadway.
Latest lineside clearance team update posted on 16/08/2009
Limited Edition Black Prince in ‘N’ gauge posted on 15/08/2009
An extraordinarily well-detailed N-gauge model of David Shepherd’s 9F 2-10-0 Black Prince, will be launched at Toddington station on the GWR, on Thursday 20th August. The event is part of celebrations to mark the 50th birthday of the full-size locomotive, with will be in steam all day at Toddington, in the company of its artist and wildlife conservationist owner.
Thursday 20th August at the GWR: Six Merlin engines, a cake, limited-edition model launch and a wizard with a paintbrush… posted on 15/08/2009
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are coming back to the sky over Toddington – and this time, it is in earnest. After and fantastic fly-past of the lone Spitfire on an amazing day on 8th August, the Spitfire is coming back on Thursday 20th August – but this time, with a Hurricane fighter and Lancaster bomber. And it’s all to celebrate the 50th Birthday of David Shepherd’s 9F class 2-10-0 no. 92203, Black Prince.
Latest S&T update posted on 14/08/2009
Santa special details and booking form now online posted on 12/08/2009
Latest P&O update report posted on 12/08/2009
Russians, Black Prince and a Spitfire posted on 09/08/2009
Saturday 8th August was an extraordinary day for the GWR. It involved Black Prince, its owner David Shepherd, a Second World War Spifire fighter and – of all things – a Russian film crew. Oh, and a memory of the last BR train hauled by Black Prince, with a youthful David Shepherd on the footplate…
Narrow gauge gala - loco news posted on 09/08/2009
New shares push and travel benefits announced posted on 09/08/2009
The GWR is announcing a new shares push and a change to the travel benefits for shareholders.
Latest C&W report posted on 06/08/2009
GWR175 – planning begins in earnest posted on 06/08/2009
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway has started planning for the biggest event it has yet staged – and what promises to be the leading event in Britain to mark the 175th Anniversary of the Great Western Railway next year. It is working with STEAM, the Great Western Railway museum at Swindon which is co-ordinating activity to celebrate this vital anniversary.
Support Maggie's Cancer Care at the GWR posted on 06/08/2009
Join us at Cheltenham Race Course Station on Saturday 15th August at 2:30 pm to help Maggie's raise funds for thier new centre in Cheltenham.
Ticket sales stay bouyant posted on 06/08/2009
The GWR is enjoying a bumper year with the number of tickets issued 9 per cent up to the end of July, compared with the same period last year
50's go free for Spitfire, Steam and David Shepherd! posted on 03/08/2009
If you celebrated your 50th birthday this year, you are in good company for David Shepherd's locomotive, Black Prince, is the same age as you. This Saturday, 8th August, the engine's owner David Shepherd will be at Toddington with his locomotive To celebrate, a lone Spitfire will fly overhead...