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.
Dollar, Scotland
Joined July 2012
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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
Just one place remaining on our Threlkeld Quarry Railway trip on Saturday! Full details and booking information branchline.uk
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Berney Arms station on the @greateranglia @WherryLines has reached the final five in this years @RailDeliveryGrp #WorldCupOfStations - you can vote for Berney Arms by clicking here: raildeliverygroup.com/our-se… Please share and spread the word!
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We've signed contracts worth around €95 million with @IrishRail to equip up to 176 vehicles across the national fleet with ETCS signalling technology, helping deliver a safer, more reliable and more sustainable railway for passengers.
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We've secured contracts worth around £80 million to maintain and modernise eight additional Voyager trains for @CrossCountryUK
✅ More capacity for passengers
✅ Maintenance at Central Rivers Depot
✅ Refurbishment at Derby Litchurch Lane Works
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Delighted to announce that Port of Boston have confirmed they will provide a shunter to pilot the train at Boston Sidings on our charter Fri 27 Nov. They are aware of our iterest in 09022. Thanks to DB Cargo & the port for all their help. Last few spaces branchline.uk
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Guests travelling through our London Euston lounge can pick up a Sleeper souvenir!🚆🦌💂
£1 from each sale of our Glen & Munro plushies goes to @RailwayChildren , helping vulnerable young people who rely on the railway. ✨
A limited range is available in our lounge check out the full range online:
sleepersouvenirs.scot
ALT Selection of Sleeper Souvenir items including coffee cups and magnets.
ALT Glen & Munro plushies for sale inside the euston lounge
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🚂 Calling all railway enthusiasts! 🚂
We’re delighted to be partnering with @hornby bringing together two brands with a shared passion for railways.
Whether you love travelling by rail or bringing the railway to life at home, there’s something for you:
🎟️ Hobby Rewards Members can get 15% off Caledonian Sleeper journeys
🚂 Caledonian Sleeper guests can get 10% off Hornby products
Ready to start your next railway adventure?
Find out more about our partnership and how to claim your discount: sleeper.scot/about/partnersh…
ALT Caledonian Sleeper at Glasgow Central
ALT Man with long hair intently observing a detailed model train set in a cozy indoor setting.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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 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
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Mk2 BSO being converted at Glasgow St Rollox works to a DBSO for push pull working with 47/7’s for Scotrail Express Glasgow Edinburgh services
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🖍️| 1Z43 1637 Edinburgh to Finsbury Park
📣| @FiftyFund @BLSFixtures
🎟️| Toots Express
🚅| 50049 ‘Defiance’
🚅| 57306 ‘Branch Line Society’
🚅| 50007 ‘Hercules’
📍| Crowden Hill
📆| 12/09/2026
#class50 #50049 #57306 #branchlinesociety
📸| Photography by @ASMRailPhotos©️
