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Beyer Garratt K1: A 1979 Railway Magazine Archive Extract
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An extract from a July 1979 issue of The Railway Magazine describing the world’s first Garratt locomotive and its restoration at York. The text includes details of its history, design, and technical specifications. The world’s first Garratt locomotive THE world’s first Garratt locomotive—built in Manchester seventy years ago for service in Tasmania—has been formally presented…
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Archive: Class 47 No. 47 813 named Bolton Wanderer at Bolton Trinity Street Station
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A naming ceremony for Class 47 No. 47 813 took place at Bolton Trinity Street Station on Friday, June 9, 1989. The locomotive, named Bolton Wanderer, was associated with the town of Bolton and its football team. Here’s the article from The Railway Magazine, August 1989 Naming ceremony at Bolton Trinity Street Station There was…
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NYMR propping up bridge to allow 2026 running
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is working to prop up Bridge 42 at Grosmont to enable trains to run the full length of the 18-mile line in 2026 before a long-term repair is implemented. Bridge 42 spans the River Murk Esk between the station and Grosmont Tunnel and has been closely monitored by NYMR engineers.…
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Inside British Rail’s 1969 Vehicle Testing: Wheel-Loading and Torsional Rigidity at Derby
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A May 1969 report from The Railway Magazine details the wheel-loading and torsional-testing installation at the Railway Technical Centre, Derby. The system was designed to evaluate stress characteristics and torsional stiffness in rolling stock under controlled conditions. Purpose of the installation In certain types of rolling stock the suspension systems and torsional rigidity in the…
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West Midlands Trains nationalised
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West Midlands Trains (WMT) has become the latest train operating company to be taken back under public control, moving to be under the control of DfT Operator Limited on February 1. The operation is one of the more complex former franchises, with two distinct divisions providing services branded as London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands…
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Hymek D7017 starring in 2026 WSR anniversaries
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The DEPG’s Class 35 Hymek D7017 is featuring in several major events at the West Somerset Railway this year, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reopening of the Minehead branch. After closure of the branch by BR in January 1971, the first public trains were run by the WSR on Saturday, March 28, 1976,…
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1938: The Kofler Automatic Train Stop system explained
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An extract from the April 1938 issue of The Railway Magazine describing the Kofler automatic train stop system. The article outlines its design, operation and trials on European railways. Introduction and Trials The Kofler Automatic Train Stop IT has recently been announced that the automatic train stop invented by the Austrian engineer, Herr George Kofler,…
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‘Condor’ Co-Bo starred in East Lancs photoshoot
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The sole-surviving Class 28 Metrovick Co-Bo, D5705, was extracted from the Baron Street shed at the East Lancashire Railway and taken to Bury Bolton Street for a night photoshoot on February 6, the day before the railway held its first diesel event of the year. For the event, the loco was positioned with a freight…
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British Railways trials experimental paved track at Radcliffe-on-Trent in 1969
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An extract from the September 1969 issue of The Railway Magazine describing experimental paved track constructed by British Railways. The report details the design and investigation work carried out at Radcliffe-on-Trent. Introduction and Purpose MAKING THE WAY PERMANENT Experimental paved track at Radcliffe-on-Trent could substantially reduce maintenance costs IN conjunction with the Office for Research…
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Conductor Rail De-Icing Tenders (1957 Railway Magazine Extract)
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An extract from the March 1957 issue of The Railway Magazine detailing the development and operation of conductor rail de-icing tenders. The text describes design features, testing, and functionality as reported at the time. Development and Purpose A further development by London Transport of precautions to prevent train delays in winter caused by conductor rail…
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