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Former London Transport locomotive returns home

31st August 2024

The Epping Ongar Railway is delighted to welcome former London Transport Sentinel locomotive DL82 to its new home! Whilst it never worked to Ongar in London Transport days it is an important representative of London Transport traction from the 1970s so it is appropriate that the privately ...

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Lady of Legend to join Leander’s farewell

9th May 2024

BREAKING NEWS! CATCH LADY OF LEGEND IN ACTION ALONGSIDE LEANDER THIS WEEKEND! Great news, the weather is looking fantastic for our final ‘Festival of Steam - Leander's Farewell’ weekend and you’re in for a further treat as by kind permission of Didcot Railway Centre ...

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LMS Jubilee locomotive Leander to make final steamings at Festival of Steam

11th February 2024

London’s heritage railway announces visiting locomotives for new “Festival of Steam” event. The Epping Ongar Railway has announced a change to its previously advertised steam gala, which has now been billed as Festival of Steam event, covering three consecutive weekends of ...

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Epping Ongar Railway hosts local TV personality for TfL podcast

22nd December 2023

This week the Epping Ongar Railway played host to presenter Tim Dunn and broadcaster Rylan Clark as they enjoyed the ultimate Christmas commute! Join them in the TfL Mind the Gap podcast. Tim Dunn gets special permission to take Rylan on a ride in the driver’s cab on a Central line ...

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EOR to welcome 2999 Lady of Legend for Steam Gala

6th December 2023

London’s heritage railway to welcome recreated Saint class locomotive 2999 “Lady of Legend” for its 2024 Steam Gala The Epping Ongar Railway has announced the first visiting locomotive for its 2024 Steam Gala. Great Western Railway (GWR) Saint class locomotive, 2999 ...

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Diesel replaces steam on 9 and 10 September

6th September 2023

Due to the forecasted high temperatures, to ensure the health and safety of our volunteer crews, and to minimise the risk of lineside fires during the prolongued dry period, our steam services will be operated by a diesel locomotive this weekend, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September. This includes ...

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