Alex Bestwick

  • Investigation launched after locomotive derails during Swanage Railway gala

    Investigation launched after locomotive derails during Swanage Railway gala

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    An investigation has been launched following the partial derailing of a restored diesel locomotive from a heritage railway line during a festival in Dorset. Swanage Railway suspended its evening diesel gala and beer festival train services on Saturday after a diesel locomotive partially derailed at Corfe Castle station. Ex-British Rail Class 50 locomotive Indomitable partially…

  • June 2024

    June 2024

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     Rail Express is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts and photographers; and the June issue brings you the latest news, headlines, images and features from across the entire rail network.

  • June 2024

    June 2024

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    Steam nostalgia and railway history at its best, Steam Days is the monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts.

  • Issue 319

    Issue 319

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    With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 319 of Heritage Railway magazine.

  • June 2024

    June 2024

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    Grab the brand-new June issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.

  • May 2024

    May 2024

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     The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews and our brand-new May issue is out now!

  • Tribute to WW2 railway hero

    Tribute to WW2 railway hero

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    A memorial and dedication service honoured the life of LNER Railway Police Constable Robert Smith, who lost his life during an air raid in 1942.

  • Locomotion moves 46 historic vehicles into £8m New Hall

    Locomotion moves 46 historic vehicles into £8m New Hall

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    Locomotion has completed the movement of 46 vehicles into its new £8 million New Hall building at its site in Shildon.

  • The Big Steam Adventure returns for second series on Channel 5

    The Big Steam Adventure returns for second series on Channel 5

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    The Big Steam Adventure returns for a second series, joining John Sergeant, Peter Davison and Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton as they travel the UK using only vehicles powered by steam.

  • Labour pledges to renationalise railways if elected

    Labour pledges to renationalise railways if elected

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    The Labour Party will renationalise the railways if elected, says the shadow transport secretary.


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