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Apollo 11: The Mission to the Moon
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This Thursday (16/07/20) marks the 51st anniversary of the Moon landing and AllMyReads has the perfect book to discover the story behind one of the most important events in space exploration. Check out this preview from the fantastic bookazine, Apollo 11.
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National Railway Museum & Locomotion announce return
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The National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham have announced plans to reopen to the public this summer.
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Successful trial for steam trains to return at Kent & East Sussex Railway
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A trial of the new Covid-protection measures at the Kent & East Sussex Railway was a steaming success. This means everything is finally in place for the summer season to start this weekend.
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Kent & East Sussex Railway reopening welcomed by local MP
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Steam trains will run this weekend (18/19 July) for the first time since the enforced coronavirus lockdown.
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UK railway news roundup
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This week, researchers announce they have solved an early railway mystery regarding the Hetton locomotive, plus heritage railways begin to reopen their doors!
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Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway reopens after COVID-19 closure
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The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is now open daily – following months of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Two hybrid locomotives unveiled as Snowdon Mountain Railway reopens
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The world’s first rack and pinion hybrid locomotives join the fleet at Snowdon Mountain Railway as the attraction reopens following COVID-19 lockdown.
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Avanti West Coast release Tales from the Track film series
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Avanti West Coast has released a new video giving people an insider-look from the unique viewpoint of a train driver.
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Churnet Valley Railway announces planned reopening
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Churnet Valley Railway has announced they will be operating services again from the August 1, in line with government guidance.
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Researchers solve long-standing myth of the Hetton locomotive
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Researchers have solved one of the longest standing early railway mysteries that disproves claims linking a Hetton Colliery locomotive to George Stephenson.