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Apollo 11: The Mission to the Moon

This Thursday (16/07/20) marks the 51st anniversary of the Moon landing and AllMyReads has the perfect book to discover the story behind one of the most important events in space exploration. Check out this preview from the fantastic bookazine, Apollo 11.
National Railway Museum & Locomotion announce return

The National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham have announced plans to reopen to the public this summer.
Successful trial for steam trains to return at Kent & East Sussex Railway

A trial of the new Covid-protection measures at the Kent & East Sussex Railway was a steaming success. This means everything is finally in place for the summer season to start this weekend.
Kent & East Sussex Railway reopening welcomed by local MP

Steam trains will run this weekend (18/19 July) for the first time since the enforced coronavirus lockdown.
UK railway news roundup

This week, researchers announce they have solved an early railway mystery regarding the Hetton locomotive, plus heritage railways begin to reopen their doors!
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway reopens after COVID-19 closure

The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is now open daily – following months of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two hybrid locomotives unveiled as Snowdon Mountain Railway reopens

The world’s first rack and pinion hybrid locomotives join the fleet at Snowdon Mountain Railway as the attraction reopens following COVID-19 lockdown.
Avanti West Coast release Tales from the Track film series

Avanti West Coast has released a new video giving people an insider-look from the unique viewpoint of a train driver.

Apollo 11: The Mission to the Moon

14th July 2020 Shannon Butcher

This Thursday (16/07/20) marks the 51st anniversary of the Moon landing and AllMyReads has the perfect book to discover the story behind one of the most important events in space exploration. Check out this preview from the fantastic bookazine, Apollo 11.

National Railway Museum & Locomotion announce return

14th July 2020 Sam Hewitt

The National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham have announced plans to reopen to the public this summer.

Successful trial for steam trains to return at Kent & East Sussex Railway

14th July 2020 Shannon Butcher

A trial of the new Covid-protection measures at the Kent & East Sussex Railway was a steaming success. This means everything is finally in place for the summer season to start this weekend.

Kent & East Sussex Railway reopening welcomed by local MP

10th July 2020 Shannon Butcher

Steam trains will run this weekend (18/19 July) for the first time since the enforced coronavirus lockdown.

Dr Michael Bailey and Peter Davidson with the Hetton locomotive

UK railway news roundup

10th July 2020 Andy Hill

This week, researchers announce they have solved an early railway mystery regarding the Hetton locomotive, plus heritage railways begin to reopen their doors!

Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway reopens after COVID-19 closure

10th July 2020 Shannon Butcher

The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is now open daily – following months of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keeping Steam on the Network: Tyseley: Shaping the future of Main Line Steam?

15th July 2020 Nigel Devereux

As the steam railtour market undergoes one of its most significant overhauls in decades, Gary

Check out this railway photography masterclass

8th July 2020 Nigel Devereux

Significant technical advances in digital cameras and lens quality has made railway photography images previously thought impossible, possible.

On this day: Mallard breaks steam locomotive world speed record

3rd July 2020 Sam Hewitt

On 3 July 1938, the A4 class locomotive Mallard raced down Stoke Bank at 126mph to set a new steam locomotive world speed record. That record still stands.

New Trains for Old: From Upminster to Upcycled – Vivarail’s D-Train

1st July 2020 Nigel Devereux

Ben Jones visits Long Marston to find out how redundant District Line trains are being

What’s inside Issue 269 of Heritage Railway?

12th July 2020 Sam Hewitt

Steam is back for the summer! Inside our brand new issue we take a look at railways restarting in time for the high season, after months of closures.

What’s inside the July edition of The Railway Magazine?

3rd July 2020 Sam Hewitt

Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present.

Inside the July issue of Rail Express

19th June 2020 Shannon Butcher

This issue Rail Express gets caught up with operators as they prepare for the end of lockdown, plus the Irish government reaffirms it’s support for rail. This month’s issue is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts.