Features
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Lancashire Glory: ELR’s autumn steam gala 2022
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The East Lancashire Railway outdid itself by going one step further for its end-of-year steam event.
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Here today, Gronk tomorrow – 70 years of English Electric
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To celebrate 70 years of the British Railways’ English Electric diesel electric shunters (later designated Class 08) we present a selection of images of these heroic machines.
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Meet trainspotting enthusiast and TikTok star, Francis Bourgeois
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Arianne Davey speaks to TikTok star Francis Bourgeois at the launch of his debut book, The Trainspotter’s Notebook, and uncovers a more traditional side to his rail enthusiasm.
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Inside Leeds Midland Road
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After No. 66503’s rededication ceremony (see previous page), Freightliner offered The RM team a tour of its Leeds servicing and repair facility, which features a maintenance shed, bogie shop, wheel lathe, fuelling shed, and sidings.
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The Railway Hub Christmas Gift Guide 2022!
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Christmas is just around the corner, meaning it’s time to start present hunting again! Fortunately, we’ve made your life a little bit simpler with our exclusive Christmas Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic Railway picks, we’re sure there’s something for everyone…
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Book of the week: Lament for a Branch Line
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Our new book of the week is the latest release from David Hindle.
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Upgrading a named Hornby ‘Black Five’
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For most locospotters during the 20 years or so of British Railways steam, the sight of a named Stanier ‘Black Five’ 4-6-0 was something to savour, for out of a class of no fewer than 842 locomotives, only four Scottish-based examples out of the five to be so honoured passed into nationalisation in 1948. Ian…
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Smile, you’re on TV!
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Ever wondered what it would be like to take part in Channel 5 TV’s Great Model Railway Challenge? Andrew Brewin, proprietor of A2B Model Railways of Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, who did so as part of the ‘Titfield Thunderbolts’ team in the 2019 series, recounts his experience and tells us about some of the things the…
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The many peaks of Peak Rail
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Peak Rail was formed with the aim of reconnecting Buxton to Matlock by rail following the controversial closure of the Midland line linking them. While a northern push towards Bakewell remains a clear aspiration, the heritage line is a flourishing base of several different heritage groups, reports John Titlow in words and pictures.
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Reasons to work in advertising for Mortons Media Group
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Are you looking for a job in advertising? Here’s why the Advertising Sales Executive role with Mortons Media Group is the perfect fit.
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