Hopes are high the locomotive's stay will give a much-needed financial boost.

The arrival of the famous locomotive is set to give a much-needed boost to the railway's finances.

The train will make its first journey in 17 years on what would have been Oliver's 17th birthday.

Lappa Valley's award follows the conversion of its locomotive Victoria from diesel to battery power.

Tickets sales are back on track for the Greatest Gathering event at Alstom.

A landslide has cut off about four miles of tracks and will cost thousands to fix, the railway says.

The heritage line receives offers of help following the collapse which has closed a section of track.

The Sheppey Light Railway Greenway will eventually become a walking and cycle path across the island.