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Why is it so important to clear leaves from tracks?
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When trains pass over leaves, the heat and weight of the trains bake them into a slippery layer on the rail which is the railway’s equivalent of black ice.
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Railway Accidents: Lamentable Failures
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Thirty-one people lost their lives on Tuesday, October 5, 1999, when a Thames Trains Class 165 ‘Turbo’ collided with a First Great Western InterCity125 at a combined speed of 130mph at Ladbroke Grove, two miles from London Paddington. Fraser Pithie and The Railway Magazine look back over 20 years to one of Britain’s worst post-Privatisation…
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Discover a century of rail travel in Britain!
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Celebrate the heyday of passenger rail travel around Britain with this beautiful Times railway book. The perfect gift for any railway enthusiasts this Christmas.
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Five things you may not know about the Big Boy
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Here’s five things you perhaps didn’t know about the Union Pacific Railroad Big Boy 4-8-8-4…
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From the archive: A meeting of minds
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The renaming of Flying Scotsman twice, the recreation of a complete early 1950s KESR mixed train and the clearing and operation of the ‘Last Severn & Wye byway’ back to Parkend, amongst others.
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Grab quality railway merchandise with Spike Leisurewear
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For more than 30 years Spike has produced quality t-shirts for customers throughout the UK, with a focus on their needs and an aim to offer great value.
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Five must-read railway books for all enthusiasts and experts
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We’ve put together five of our favourites, from pushing the boundaries of railway technology to exploring the National Collection.
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Five things you might not know about King’s Cross station
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King’s Cross station’s historical and cultural fame have made this hub popular worldwide.
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UK railway news round-up
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Welcome to The Railway Hub’s weekly round-up of the latest railway news.
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Railway accidents: Curve of unintended outcome
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A severe curve on the East Coast Main Line located at the Northumberland town of Morpeth became infamous after two railway accidents within 15 years.
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