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Swanage Railway - Flying Scotsman Returns 📆 Friday 23rd October - Sunday 1st November "One of the world's most famous steam locomotives is returning to Swanage Railway this October as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations. Whether you'd like to travel behind this legendary locomotive, enjoy a luxury experience with food and drink, or simply see it up close on a static display day, there's a ticket to suit every visitor. Explore the four ways to experience Flying Scotsman below and book early to avoid disappointment." ℹ️ Event Information swanagerailway.co.uk/flying-… Choose your Flying Scotsman Experience: ▫️ FLYING SCOTSMAN - STATIC DAY EXPERIENCE ( swanagerailway.co.uk/events/…) "Don't miss this unique opportunity to see the legendary Flying Scotsman up close during its visit to Swanage Railway. On our Static Day Experience, Flying Scotsman will be on display at Swanage Station, giving visitors plenty of time to admire this world-famous locomotive, take photographs and learn more about its remarkable history. Your ticket also includes a Freedom of the Line ticket, allowing you to enjoy unlimited travel throughout the day on our heritage steam services operating between Swanage, Corfe Castle and Norden." 📆 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th & 31st October ▫️ FLYING SCOTSMAN - STANDARD TRAVEL ( swanagerailway.co.uk/events/…) "Experience the unforgettable sight, sound and power of Flying Scotsman on the Swanage Railway. Your Standard Travel ticket includes a reserved-seat round trip behind Flying Scotsman, travelling through the beautiful Isle of Purbeck countryside between Swanage and Norden. Your ticket also includes a Freedom of the Line ticket, allowing you to enjoy additional journeys behind our other steam locomotive operating that day." 📆 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th October & 1st November ▫️ FLYING SCOTSMAN - SCONES AND SPARKLES ON THE MAUNSELLS ( swanagerailway.co.uk/events/…) "Enjoy a reserved return journey behind the legendary Flying Scotsman, travelling in one of our beautifully restored Maunsell coaches, served with a glass of fizz, creating the perfect way to celebrate a memorable day on the Swanage Railway. Whether you're marking a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this premium experience combines the romance of steam travel with classic Dorset hospitality." 📆 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th October & 1st November ▫️ FLYING SCOTSMAN – 1920S GRAND AFTERNOON TEA ABOARD THE DEVON BELLE ( swanagerailway.co.uk/events/…) "Step back into the glamour of the Roaring Twenties with our exclusive 1920s Grand Afternoon Tea aboard the Devon Belle. Begin your experience with a classic Bee's Knees welcome cocktail before boarding one of our beautifully restored Devon Belle for a reserved return journey behind the legendary Flying Scotsman, where an indulgent afternoon tea and flowing Prosecco await. This is our most luxurious Flying Scotsman experience, combining heritage rail travel, exceptional food and drink, and one of Britain's most iconic railway carriages." 📆 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th October & 1st November ▫️ FLYING SCOTSMAN – 1920S GRAND BREAKFAST ABOARD THE DEVON BELLE (swanagerailway.co.uk/events/…) "Step back into the glamour of the Roaring Twenties with our exclusive 1920s Grand Breakfast aboard the Devon Belle. Board our beautifully restored Devon Belle for a reserved return journey behind the legendary Flying Scotsman, where an indulgent breakfast and flowing bucksfizz await. A luxurious Flying Scotsman experience, combining heritage rail travel, exceptional food and drink, and one of Britain's most iconic railway carriages." 📆 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th October & 1st November ▫️ FLYING SCOTSMAN - BUBBLES AND BREAKFAST ON THE MAUNSELLS (swanagerailway.co.uk/events/…) "Enjoy a reserved return journey breakfast behind the legendary Flying Scotsman, travelling in one of our beautifully restored Maunsell coaches, served with a glass of fizz, creating the perfect way to celebrate a memorable day on the Swanage Railway. Whether you're marking a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this premium experience combines the romance of steam travel with classic Dorset hospitality." 📆 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th October & 1st November ▫️ FLYING SCOTSMAN SHOP (swanage-railway.myshopify.co…) "Celebrate the return of the world’s most famous steam locomotive with our special Flying Scotsman merchandise collection. Created especially to mark this iconic locomotive’s visit to Swanage Railway, the collection includes a range of exclusive souvenirs, gifts and keepsakes perfect for remembering this very special occasion. Whether you’re joining us for the event, looking for the perfect gift for a railway enthusiast, or simply want to own a little piece of Flying Scotsman’s return to Swanage, explore our Flying Scotsman Returns collection." If you can't make it in person then we'd love to have you join us here on Railcam and enjoy the coverage from our cameras at Swanage and Corfe Castle. 📸 Please share your screen shots from our cameras here on X by tagging @railcamlive & @SwanRailway or by joining our dedicated Facebook Group 'Railcam Gallery'.

🚨 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: RAILCAM.UK WEBSITE TEMPORARILY OFFLINE Following careful consideration, the directors of Railcam have taken the difficult decision to take the Railcam.uk website offline temporarily as a precautionary measure to protect the website, our members and their information. A critical security vulnerability has been identified affecting PHP software, which is used by a large number of websites worldwide. This is a global issue that has the potential to affect many online services, and we are not alone in facing this challenge. In the interests of security and to protect our members, we believe taking the website offline is the most responsible course of action while we assess the situation and work towards restoring our services safely. 🔎 Further information about the security threat: Sky News: news.sky.com/story/websites-… National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC): ncsc.gov.uk/news/critical-se… 📺 Watching Railcam in the meantime While the website is unavailable, we will be making our most popular streams available to watch on YouTube. We encourage our members to tune in to these channels and keep an eye on our social media pages for further information about which streams are available and how to access them. 📢 Updates and communication We understand that members will be concerned and keen to know when services will return. Please be assured that we are working towards restoring the website and services as soon as possible. We kindly ask members not to bombard us with emails requesting updates. Our team will provide information through our social media channels as and when updates become available. This will allow us to concentrate our efforts on addressing the situation and getting Railcam back online safely. 🙏 An apology to our members The directors of Railcam sincerely apologise for the inconvenience, disruption and disappointment this situation will cause. This is an extremely difficult decision, and the circumstances are completely outside our control. Our priority is, and always will be, protecting our members and providing a safe and reliable service. We aim to restore normal service as soon as it is safe and practical to do so. Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support during this challenging time. The Directors of Railcam.uk 🚂

🌇 Good evening from the Railcam social media desk. 🎦 On The Cameras Tomorrow - Sunday 18th October 2026 ℹ️ railcamlive.wordpress.com/20… 📸 Remember, if you would like the chance of having one of your Railcam screenshots featuring in next weeks daily listings, then you can share your own in our dedicated Facebook Group 'Railcam Gallery'. Have a great rest of your evening 👋

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🌇 Good evening from the Railcam social media desk. 🎦 On The Cameras Tomorrow - Saturday 17th October 2026 ℹ️ railcamlive.wordpress.com/20… 📸 Remember, if you would like the chance of having one of your Railcam screenshots featuring in next weeks daily listings, then you can share your own in our dedicated Facebook Group 'Railcam Gallery'. Have a great rest of your evening 👋

Superb shots from this mornings Photography Run-past at Burrs Country Park as part of the East Lancashire Railway's Autumn Steam Gala. Pannier Tank No. 7714 was in fantastic form.

There is no better weekend than this weekend to get your heritage railway fix, with events happening at, ➡️ @bluebellrailway Giants of Steam - bluebell-railway.com/special… ➡️ East Lancashire Railway Autumn Steam Gala - eastlancsrailway.org.uk/even… ➡️ @WorthValley Beer & Music Festival - beerandmusic.co.uk/the-festi… ➡️ @N_V_R Ales at Overton (with The Engine Shed Brewery) - nvr.org.uk/product.php/789/A… + The InterCity Roast (125 Preservation) - nvr.org.uk/product.php/780/T… ➡️ @RHDR Autumn Steam & Diesel Gala - rhdr.org.uk/special-events/a… ➡️ @svrofficialsite O Gauge Get Together - svr.co.uk/event/o-gauge-get-… ➡️ @SpaVRofficial 16th Beer & Cider Festival - spavalleyrailway.co.uk/event… If you can't make it in person then we'd love to have you join us here on Railcam and enjoy the coverage. 📸 Please share your screen shots from our cameras here on X by tagging @railcamlive or by joining our dedicated Facebook Group 'Railcam Gallery'.

🎩 The Chairman's Train @LocoServicesGrp's 'The Chairman's Train' took to the rails again yesterday on the WCML, utilising traction more familiar with the ECML in their heyday... #Class89 89001 'Avocet was joined by #Class55 #Deltic D9000 (55022) 'Royal Scots Grey' on two runs between Crewe and London Euston (3Z55 & 1Z55), before the racehorse handed over the evening run to #Class57 57302, which partnered the 'Badger' for 1Z89 & 5Z89. 🎦 #Nuneaton 📅 Thursday 15th October 2026

☕️ Good morning from the Railcam social media desk... 🎦 On The Cameras Today - Friday 16th October 2026 ℹ️ railcamlive.wordpress.com/20… 📸 Remember, if you would like the chance of having one of your Railcam screenshots featuring in next weeks daily listings, then you can share your own in our dedicated Facebook Group 'Railcam Gallery'. Have a wonderful day 👋

🌇 Good evening from the Railcam social media desk. 🎦 On The Cameras Tomorrow - Friday 16th October 2026 ℹ️ railcamlive.wordpress.com/20… 📸 Remember, if you would like the chance of having one of your Railcam screenshots featuring in next weeks daily listings, then you can share your own in our dedicated Facebook Group 'Railcam Gallery'. Have a great rest of your evening 👋

East Lancashire Railway Autumn Steam Gala 📆 Friday 16th - Sunday 18th October "It’s the last large scale steam event of the year, so make sure to mark it in your calendar! Climb aboard for a weekend of steam powered glory with the East Lancashire Railway’s popular Autumn Steam Gala from 16 – 18 October. This is your chance to ride up and down the line behind the railway’s incredible home fleet, as well as potential special guests." ℹ️ Event Information & 🎟️ Tickets eastlancsrailway.org.uk/even… Locomotive line-up: ▫️ Urie S15 Class No. 30506 ▫️ GWR Pannier Tank No. 7714 ▫️ LSECR O1 No. 65 ▫️ Hudswell Clarke No. 1208 ‘Illingworth’ ▫️ West Country Class No. 34092 “City of Wells” ▫️ BR Standard Class 4MT No. 80097 ▫️ LYR “A Class” No. 52322 ▫️ LYR No. 11456/752 ▫️ “Pug” No. 11243 (Friday Only) 🗒️ Timetables: eastlancsrailway.org.uk/wp-c… ⚠️ Not to be missed: ▫️ Brake Van Rides ▫️ Irwell Valley Fryer: Fish & Chips Special ▫️ Observation Saloon Cream Tea ▫️ Footplate Rides ▫️ Autumn Steam Gala Night Goods Train ▫️ Photography Run-pasts – Friday 16th October If you can't make it in person then we'd love to have you join us here on Railcam and enjoy the coverage along this beautiful line. 📸 Please share your screen shots from our cameras over on X by tagging @railcamlive or by joining our dedicated Facebook Group 'Railcam Gallery'.

Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam 📆 Friday 16th - Sunday 18th October "The Bluebell Railway’s much-loved Giants of Steam gala returns this October. Celebrating the power, presence, and prestige of Britain’s largest and most impressive steam locomotives. Following the success of previous Giants of Steam events — which have seen some of the country’s most famous heavy express engines working intensive services across the line — the 2026 gala promises another unforgettable weekend of big engines, big sounds, and big spectacle" ℹ️ Event Information& 🎟️ Tickets bluebell-railway.com/special… Locomotive line-up: ▫️ BR Standard Class 9F No. 92134 ▫️ BR Standard Class 8 No. 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' ▫️ LMS Ivatt Class 2 No. 41313 ▫️ BR Standard Class 4MT No. 80151 ▫️ BR Standard Class 5MT No. 73082 'Camalot' ▫️ Rebuilt Bulleid Battle of Britain Class No. 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' 🗒️ Timetables: bluebell-railway.com/wp-cont… ⚠️ Not to be missed: ▫️ Duke of Gloucester - A story of Survival, Restoration & Steam. As part of the Giants of Steam celebration, Steve Wakeland, Managing Trustee of the BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust, to the Bluebell Railway for a special talk on Friday 16 October at 5:30pm. Steve will take you through the fascinating story of 71000 Duke of Gloucester, from its construction and working life with British Railways, through withdrawal and its time in the scrapyard, to its rescue, rebuilding and subsequent preservation.Discover the trials, challenges and triumphs involved in preserving a unique steam locomotive – and the story behind its successful return to the main line. The talk will take place in the Birch Grove Suite at Sheffield Park Station, located above the Bessemer Arms. ▫️ Large express and mixed-traffic locomotives in intensive service ▫️ Heavy trains that allow these engines to perform at their best ▫️ A packed timetable designed to maximise locomotive mileage ▫️ Numerous photographic opportunities across the railway If you can't make it in person then we'd love to have you join us here on Railcam and enjoy the coverage along this beautiful line. 📸 Please share your screen shots from our cameras over on X by tagging @railcamlive & @bluebellrailway or by joining our dedicated Facebook Group 'Railcam Gallery'.

☕️ Good morning from the Railcam social media desk... 🎦 On The Cameras Today - Thursday 15th October 2026 ℹ️ railcamlive.wordpress.com/20… 📸 Remember, if you would like the chance of having one of your Railcam screenshots featuring in next weeks daily listings, then you can share your own in our dedicated Facebook Group 'Railcam Gallery'. Have a wonderful day 👋

🌇 Good evening from the Railcam social media desk. 🎦 On The Cameras Tomorrow - Thursday 15th October 2026 ℹ️ railcamlive.wordpress.com/20… 📸 Remember, if you would like the chance of having one of your Railcam screenshots featuring in next weeks daily listings, then you can share your own in our dedicated Facebook Group 'Railcam Gallery'. Have a great rest of your evening 👋

Tractor to Keighley 🚜 @SRPSDieselGroup #Class37 37025 'Inverness TMD' has made its way to @WorthValley today in the hands of @HallRail and was captured along its journey by several of our cameras. 37025 is covering for the recently departed @Railengsolution #Class47 47715. ℹ️ 0E37 Bo'ness Junction Exchange Sidings to Keighley & Worth Valley Railway @sidingshotel @networkrail

Spa Valley Railway 16th Real Ale & Cider Festival 2026 📆 Thursday 15th - Sunday 18th October "All aboard for ales, ciders, Kent Green Hop beers, live music, and heritage trains! Join us in Tunbridge Wells for an unforgettable four-day celebration of great beer, fantastic cider, live entertainment, and heritage railway travel at the Spa Valley Railway Real Ale & Cider Festival 2026. Returning from 15th to 18th October 2026, our award-winning festival will once again transform the Spa Valley Railway into one of the largest and most unique beer festivals in the country. Stretching across our five-mile heritage railway, you’ll be able to explore multiple festival venues, travel on heritage trains, enjoy live music, and sample an incredible range of drinks from around the UK. With an outstanding selection of 230 real ales, 34 Kent Green Hop beers, 14 keg beers, and 80 ciders, there truly is something to suit every taste. Whether you’re a dedicated ale enthusiast, a cider lover, or simply looking for a fantastic weekend out with friends and family, you’ll find plenty to discover throughout the festival." ℹ️ Event Information & 🎟️ Tickets spavalleyrailway.co.uk/event… 🍺 Real Ale & Cider list plus tasting notes spavalleyrailway.co.uk/wp-co… 🎸 Live Music Across the Railway ▫️ Full bands performing at Tunbridge Wells West on the “Shed Stage”. ▫️ Acoustic duos and solo artists performing at Groombridge on the “Folk In The Oak Stage” with an acoustic vibe. ▫️ Smaller Bands performing at Eridge on the “Local & Live Stage”. 🍽️ Great Food ▫️ Tunbridge Wells West - Fullers Butcher BBQ, Khao Thai Food, Dirty Fries, Station Shop ▫️ Groombride - Rascalls Event Catering Pizza Stall, Station Kiosk ▫️ Eridge - Station Kiosk, TBC 🗒️ Train Timetable spavalleyrailway.co.uk/wp-co… If you can't make it in person then we'd love to have you join us here on Railcam and enjoy the coverage from our Groombridge & Tunbridge Wells cameras. 📸 Please share your screen shots from our cameras here on X by tagging @railcamlive & @SpaVRofficial or by joining our dedicated Facebook Group 'Railcam Gallery'. 📸 Real Ale & Cider Festival logo and poster ©Spa Valley Railway

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway 2026 Beer & Music Festival 📆 Thursday 15th - Sunday 18th October "ONE FESTIVAL ACROSS FIVE MILES OF RAILWAY The Beer and Music Festival takes over the Worth Valley for four days, bringing together heritage trains, bars, breweries, food and live music. The two main festival sites are at Oxenhope and Ingrow. The Old Parcels Office at Keighley and The Royal Oak at Haworth give you two more places to stop, while selected trains have bars on board. With an Event Rover, the journey is part of the festival. Hop off where something takes your fancy, then catch a later train and carry on along the line. ▫️ Around 90 cask ales, plus craft keg, cider, wine, spirits and low and no-alcohol choices ▫️ Around 30 live acts from Friday to Sunday ▫️ Food traders and railway refreshments across the line ▫️ Unlimited train travel with an Event Day Rover or Weekend Rover Come for the beer, the music or the trains. Stay for all three." ℹ️ Event Information & 🎟️ Tickets beerandmusic.co.uk/the-festi… ℹ️ Plan your visit! Including Festival Opening Times, Tokens & Glasses plus General Information beerandmusic.co.uk/informati… 📆 Choose your day: ▫️ Thursday - A more relaxed opening day, with steam and diesel trains, the main bar at Oxenhope and free entry to the festival venues. ▫️ Friday - The full festival gets under way, with bars and live music at Oxenhope and Ingrow, venues at Keighley and Haworth, and trains running into the evening. ▫️ Saturday - The biggest day of the weekend, with the full drinks and music line-up across the railway. ▫️ Sunday - A laid-back final day with trains, drinks, food and live music. 🍺 Four festival stops: ▫️ Oxenhope - The main festival venue, with the largest real ale bar, cider, wine, spirits, cocktails, low and no-alcohol drinks, food and live music. ▫️ Ingrow - Brewery bars, cider, cocktails, food and live music beside the railway. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ▫️ Haworth - Step across the road from Haworth Station to The Royal Oak, joining the festival for the first time in 2026. ▫️ Keighley - Start or finish at The Old Parcels Office, with food and drink on the station bridge, plus refreshments on Platform 4. 🍺 Beer, cider and low & alcohol free list plus tasting notes beerandmusic.co.uk/drinks/ 🍽️ Food options available across the railway beerandmusic.co.uk/food/ 🗒️ Train & Bus timetables beerandmusic.co.uk/informati… After 17:00 on Friday and Saturday, longer festival trains will not call at Oakworth or Damems. A free evening bus will run from Oxenhope Station to Oakworth village. The Keighley Bus Company service B3 connects Oxenhope with Hebden Bridge Railway Station, providing onward connections to Halifax, Manchester, and East Lancashire until early evening. The bus stops on the road near the station car park entrance If you can't make it in person then we'd love to have you join us here on Railcam and enjoy the coverage along this beautiful line. 📸 Please share your screen shots from our cameras over on X by tagging @railcamlive & @WorthValley or by joining our dedicated Facebook Group 'Railcam Gallery'.

🗒️ Notable moves extra... Vintage Trains operated Fox & Edwards 'York & Scarborough' ℹ️ 1Z71 Coleshill to York (Vintage Trains diesel(s) hauled) 10:04 Derby 10:25 Wingfield 10:38 Chesterfield 11:16 Swinton 12:04 York South 12:08 York ROC1 ℹ️ 5Z71 York to York Holgate Sidings (Vintage Trains diesel(s) hauled) 12:20 York ROC1 ℹ️ 5Z72 York National Railway Museum to York Holgate Sidings (60103 'Flying Scotsman' + support coach) 12:59 York ROC1 ℹ️ 5Z73 York Holgate Sidings to York (60103 'Flying Scotsman' (tnt) Vintage Trains diesel) 13:23 York ROC1 ℹ️ 1Z73 Scarborough to Coleshill Parkway (60103 'Flying Scotsman' (tnt) Vintage Trains diesel) 18:20 York ROC1 19:56 Swinton 20:31 Chesterfield 20:48 Wingfield 21:03 Derby @Vintage_Trains

☕️ Good morning from the Railcam social media desk... 🎦 On The Cameras Today - Wednesday 14th October 2026 ℹ️ railcamlive.wordpress.com/20… 📸 Remember, if you would like the chance of having one of your Railcam screenshots featuring in next weeks daily listings, then you can share your own in our dedicated Facebook Group 'Railcam Gallery'. Have a wonderful day 👋