The Bluebell Railway was one of the first preserved railways in the UK, beginning operations in 1960.
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Category: Features
Book of the Week: Locomotive Recollections | No 7903 Foremarke Hall
1981 a rusty, beat-up locomotive was saved from Woodhams’ Scrapyard in Barry. The engine in question was the Great Western Railway Modified Hall Class No. 7903 Foremarke Hall.
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Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s Summer Diesel Gala
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s popular summer diesel enthusiasts event featuring a range of classic diesel locomotives is scheduled to see the first passenger runs of the beautifully repainted Class 47 D1842.
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Book of the Week: Passengers Once More Scotland
Passengers Once More is a series of books charting reinstated or new stations and lines on Britain’s rail network since nationalisation in 1948.
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Green themed family fun at London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum has a line-up of school-holiday activities that will get families thinking about how transport shapes life in the Capital
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It’s time to explore the Secrets of the London Underground
Get ready to set your reminders, as Secrets of the London Underground starts on Yesterday TV on Tuesday 13 July.
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Book of the Week: 50 Years of Railways Around Bristol
Telling the story of Bristol area railways over the last 50 years, this publication is lavishly illustrated, including many photos taken by rail employees that
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Book of the Week: InterCity 125: A High Speed Tribute
Few trains truly reach a legendary status but there can be no doubt that the Intercity 125 HST was and still is, an icon in the age of the railway.
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Vacancy: Engineering Technician (Steam Locomotive & Coach Fitter)
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust (A1SLT) is recruiting again and is seeking an Engineering
Technician (Steam Locomotive & Coach Fitter).
Lilla and Britomart to visit Statfold Barn
Statfold Barn Railway is pleased to confirm that their two Quarry Hunslet locomotives Lilla and Britomart will both be appearing at the railway for their Enthusiast Weekend.
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