March 2010 news archive

Easter enjoyment posted on 31/03/2010
The weather forecast isn't that great for Easter. Will it rain? Probably. Will there be sun? Possibly. So where to go - well, the Honeybourne Line would be a good choice! And on Monday, David Shepherd will be with his beloved locomotive, Black Prince...
Honeybourne Line ‘in the can’ for GWR175 posted on 29/03/2010
Transport Video Publishing spent two days on the Honeybourne Line recently to capture footage for a video production that will be distributed later this year free of charge with our media partner, The Railway Magazine
Latest P&O update report posted on 28/03/2010
Fire in 2807’s belly once again posted on 19/03/2010
The boiler of veteran Chruchward 2-8-0 no 2807 had a fire lit in its grate for the first time in nearly half a century on 17 March, underlining the progress that has been made by owners Cotswold Steam Preservation.
'Speculative' plans for the Honeybourne Line posted on 16/03/2010
Recent speculation in the Gloucestershire Echo concerning possible reopening of the ‘abandoned’ Honeybourne Line have little solid foundation, says GWSR Plc chairman Malcolm Temple
Latest S&T update posted on 16/03/2010
Spring diesel gala timetable posted on 13/03/2010
Send-off for 5619 posted on 12/03/2010
Paul Stratford, a member of the locomotive department, spent Sunday 7th March not on the footplate but at the line side, capturing 0-6-2T no. 5619 on its last day of operation on the Honeybourne Line before leaving for the North Norfolk Railway. Farewell, Taffy…
Best way to the winning post? posted on 11/03/2010
The thunder of hooves, tic-tac men, the heady atmosphere and of course the endless traffic jams (unless you travel by train!). Naturally, we’re talking about the Cheltenham Festival and the excitement starts at Toddington next week!
Great start to 2010! posted on 10/03/2010
Bright weather, an immaculate green steam engine and a shining blue diesel, lots of smiling faces and plenty of income through the ticket office window got the railway’s 2010 season off to a flying start.
More locomotive news posted on 10/03/2010
Black Prince back in one piece, wheels under 2807, 'Truro' gets a good rub-down...
Contact form and share request form posted on 10/03/2010
Five minutes with … Malcolm Temple posted on 06/03/2010
Welcome to a new series that we plan to run with introductions to all sorts of volunteers on the Honeybourne Line.
First rites of Spring: The Honeybourne Line season starts! posted on 01/03/2010
If the first signs of spring are the stirring of a pressure gauge on one of the Honeybourne Line’s steam locomotives, then spring arrives this coming weekend.