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The ‘Wansbeck Piper’: A 1960s steam tour
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Discover the Wansbeck Valley Railway in rural Northumberland, 57 years ago, on the ‘Wansbeck Piper’, the final train to travel over the route.
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7 gift ideas for your train-mad dad this Fathers’ Day
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Here are a few different places you can find the perfect Fathers’ Day gift for your train-loving dad, from model railway products to fascinating reads.
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Creating the perfect Pendolino
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Claimed to be the UK’s biggest ever fleet upgrade, the Pendolino refurbishment at Widnes has seen all the 11-car sets completed, with work now focused on the nine-car trains. Richard Clinnick reports.
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Excursions and Adventures: Unforgettable Experiences For Active Recreation in Spain
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Creating a detailed to-do list can help you make the most out of your trip to Spain. In this post, we have covered the key excursions and adventures that should definitely be a part of your travel agenda.
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Looking forward to Leven’s reopening
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This year’s reopening of the Levenmouth line follows the opening of a new station and electrification of a suburban route from Glasgow. Richard Clinnick reports.
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Book of the Week: Talyllyn Railway Recollections Part 3
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Our latest book of the week is Talyllyn Railway Recollections Part 3 by Nigel Adams & Bob Cambridge.
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The future of Great Western Railway
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Mark Hopwood has been managing director of Great Western Railway for almost 16 years, during which time there has been significant change. As the operator looks to the future, he talks to Richard Clinnick about those plans.
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A closer look at a battery-powered Class 08 prototype
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Trials are underway using a battery-powered Class 08. Richard Clinnick attended the launch of the locomotive at Barrow Hill.
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Book of the Week: The Fairbourne Railway
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Our latest Book of the Week is the fascinating The Fairbourne Railway by Nigel Adams, available now!
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Book of the Week: Flying Scotsman – 100th Anniversary
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By Brian Sharpe & Robin Jones It has now been a century since arguably the most famous steam locomotive in history, No 1472 Flying Scotsman, left the Doncaster Works where it was made. It was the third of a class of steam locomotives that would eventually number 79 engines, and did not originally even carry…
