Narrow Gauge News

Sandstone acquires another Royal Coach, Coach 57.

invalid@narrow-gauge.co.uk — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Sandstone has acquired another 3’6’ gauge coach that has Royal connections. It is an ex CSAR Dining Car, last numbered 57 in South African Railway’s owne

First Southwold Steam Departure in 97 Years

invalid@narrow-gauge.co.uk — Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The departure of the first steam locomotive from a railway station in Southwold in 97 years was announced by the ringing of the original Southwold Railway Compa

Build 11: May 2026 Update

invalid@narrow-gauge.co.uk — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Our latest Build 11 work session was held on Wednesday through Friday, April 22-24 and continued during the Spring Work Weekend April 24-26. Gordon and Rick als

Coach 9: May 9, 2026 Update

invalid@narrow-gauge.co.uk — Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Work on coach 9 continues to progress. Meanwhile, THANK YOU! To date, you’ve helped us raise 62% of the funds needed to Finish Coach 9 to the Nines! Learn

Easter Cosmos 2026. A short video on the recent Festival.

invalid@narrow-gauge.co.uk — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Coach 9: Video Presentation

invalid@narrow-gauge.co.uk — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Join project lead and Master Carpenter Eric Schade for his “Off the Beaten Track” presentation on Coach 9 from April 16, 2026. Eric describes the co

Build 11: April 2026 Update

invalid@narrow-gauge.co.uk — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Our latest Build 11 work session was held on Monday through Wednesday, March 23-25. Our goal during this session was to lower the locomotive frame onto the whee

Coach 9: April 9, 2026 Update

invalid@narrow-gauge.co.uk — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Work has temporarily paused on the installation of the lamps in coach 9, as attention has turned to installing one of the Miller Hook couplers, as well as insta

The Sandstone Easter Cosmos Festival 2026 Gallery1

invalid@narrow-gauge.co.uk — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Despite threats of a fuel crisis and rising prices Sandstone experienced large visitor numbers for its 2026 Easter Cosmos Festival. Running from Thursday April

The Sandstone Easter Cosmos Festival 2026 Gallery 4

invalid@narrow-gauge.co.uk — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Despite threats of a fuel crisis and rising prices Sandstone experienced large visitor numbers for its 2026 Easter Cosmos Festival. Running from Thursday April