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Dear 19B supporter

We said we would provide (at least) an annual opportunity to come and see the engine. You will know that the new boiler is currently under construction in the Ffestiniog Railway’s Boston Lodge Works whilst the chassis remains at Statfold. As the boiler is pretty much the story of the moment, we thought a visit there would create most interest.
Please continue reading on here :- Boiler Visit

DHR UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2026  -  News from the DHRS

Darjeeling’s Historic Loco Shed Wrecked in Storm

At approximately 10.00 am on Tuesday 2 September 2026 the steam locomotive shed at
Darjeeling was severely damaged after a large section of the roof structure collapsed.

Debris fell on four of the ‘B’ Class steam locomotives, the adjacent Hill Cart Road and the
station area. Seven railway staff working in the shed at the time were injured, although
fortunately not seriously.

The exact cause of the failure of the structure is yet to be confirmed officially, but the
weather in Darjeeling had been stormy with days of continuous heavy rain and strong winds.

Steam-operated services on the popular ‘Joy Train’ Darjeeling-Ghum trains are suspended until further notice.

Railway sources say that repair and restoration work will be completed after a detailed technical assessment, with particular emphasis on preserving the heritage value and structural safety of the historic building.

Darjeeling Shed has previously faced extensive repairs in 1950 and 2007,
both caused by earth-slides on the adjacent high ground.

Paul Whittle, Vice Chairman and Public Relations DHRS
tele - 07387 159 487    email - paul.whittle47@hotmail.com

Photo credit for the above pictures of the damaged shed…. (FOSEP)

Photo credit of the shed in happier times  (2016)     (Paul Whittle)