The Branch Line Society is a UK-based voluntary association for railway enthusiasts. Established in 1955 it is recognised as Britain's leading enthusiast group.
The Snow Flake - Saturday 5th December 2026 - London to Barrow Hill Roundhouse @barrowhill41 featuring a Class 99 and a Class 47/7. Full details and tickets branchline.uk With thanks to @GBRailfreight raising funds for @GOSHCharity
The Boston Stump Fri 27 November. Charter train from Peterborough - Doncaster via Boston Sleaford Sidings raising funds for Martin House Children's Hospice. Huge thanks to @DBCargoUK for all their support. Tickets available: branchline.uk
Mr Brightside - Sun 29 Nov - charter train from Doncaster to Peterborough via Millmoor Scrapyard and Toton thanks to @DBCargoUK Train is raising funds for Martin House Children's Hospice. Tickets available: branchline.uk Photo thanks to Ben Elias / CreativeCommons
The Biggleswade Brush - Friday 4th December 2026 - Peterborough to London Kings Cross raising funds for @GOSHCharity thanks to @GBRailfreight featuring a GBRf Class 47/7. Tickets available: branchline.uk
The Martin House Scot - Sat 28th November - Doncaster to Edinburgh for the Christmas Markets. A special train raising funds for Martin House Children's Hospice, operated by @DBCargoUK Tickets available: branchline.uk
After a fire at Ayr with a loss of several sets Chester, Nevillehill, Buxton sent up surplus redundant sets to keep the Scottish region moving.
Here is BRCW 104 DMBS that was painted blue and grey by Ayr depot on an Edinburgh via Shotts service climbing the Bellshill bank
There was a celebration at Tesco’s Daventry terminal this afternoon with 88010 named to mark the 20 year operating partnership between @DRSgovuk and @Tesco. Seven daily Tesco intermodal services leave Daventry, operated by DRS
We're celebrating 100 years of #Morden Traincare Centre, the engineering heart of @TfL's Northern line! 🚇
A century on, our teams continue to maintain the fleet safely and reliably for the millions of passengers who depend on it every year.
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The Snow Flake - Saturday 5th December 2026 - London to Barrow Hill Roundhouse @barrowhill41 featuring a Class 99 and a Class 47/7. Full details and tickets branchline.uk With thanks to @GBRailfreight raising funds for @GOSHCharity
After being held approx. 15m for an Azuma to pass, #Class50 50049 'Defiance' and 50007 'Hercules' depart Morpeth North Junction, on the @GBRailfreight@BLSFixtures 'Toots Express', supporting @macmillancancer with 57306 'Branch Line Society' on the rear. #trainspotting
A little late night hoovering at March Station.
50049 heads 1Z43 #TootsExpress Edinburgh - Finsbury Park with 57306 tucked inside doing most of the work, 50007 which failed on the northbound run with turbo issues is on the rear. @BLSFixtures#Class50#Railwayphotography
Poplar Miniature Railway visit Fri 23 Oct. A delightful 7.25 inch gauge miniature railway set in the grounds of Poplar Garden Centre, Marks Tey. Meet at 15:00. Tickets: branchline.uk
The last few places are remaining for Saturday's Toots Express from London-Edinburgh featuring a pair of Class 50s along the East Coast Main Line. The train will be raising funds for @macmillancancer Thanks to @networkrail@GBRailfreight & all our partners for their support