Class 143 set for new livery with Pioneer Provincial project Heritage Traction Preservation have announced a new Pioneer Provincial project that will see their Class 143 restored.

Heritage Traction Preservation have announced a new Pioneer Provincial project that will see their Class 143 restored. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/class-143-set-fo... #BrClass_143No_143601 #class_143 #HeritageTractionPreservation

Shropshire-based Class 143s find new owner Heritage Traction Preservation has confirmed that they have purchased Class 143 units, No. 143601 and 143616. Heritage Traction Preservation was set up to acquire and safeguard historically significant traction that may be lost. Their aim is to see them actively used, enjoyed by the public and work with partners to…

Shropshire-based Class 143s find new owner www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/shropshire-based... #class_143 #HeritageTractionPreservation #shropshire #TanatValleyLightRailway

21 Year Old qualifies as driver at the Wensleydale Railway Oliver Kirkby from Harrogate has passed his driver training on his 21st birthday, making him the youngest driver at Wensleydale Railway.

21 Year Old qualifies as driver at the Wensleydale Railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/21-year-old-qual... #class_142 #class_143 #harrogate #volunteer #WensleydaleRailway #yorkshire

County Durham may becomes Yorkshire railway’s youngest train driver A man from Darlington in County Durham has achieved the distinction of being the youngest driver on the Wensleydale Railway in North Yorkshire.

County Durham may becomes Yorkshire railway’s youngest train driver www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/county-durham-ma... #class_142 #class_143 #CountyDurham #darlington #LeemingBar #leyburn #NorthYorkshire #pacer #volunteer