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  • Exbury Gardens chuffed to have its steam railway back on track for passengers

    Exbury Gardens chuffed to have its steam railway back on track for passengers

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    TICKETS PLEASE! The popular Rhododendron Line steam railway at Exbury Gardens is now open to visitors.

  • Nine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at

    Nine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at

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    While some heritage lines have yet to recommence their regular train operation, they have reopened their refreshment facilities. If you fancy a day out which also supports a heritage railway – perhaps combining it with a walk or cycle ride – why not call in for a cuppa, a pint or piece of cake or…

  • Railways returning to action!

    Railways returning to action!

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    It’s been a long time coming, but the main 2020 season for a number of Britain’s heritage railways and attractions is springing into action following the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Therefore, we thought we’d bring you a list in alphabetical order of which venues are operating and when they’re set to recommence. Note however,…

  • UK railway news roundup

    UK railway news roundup

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    After the latest government announcements, the heritage railway sector starts to wake up again after nearly four months of closures.

  • Back by popular demand – New batch of O gauge class 50s revealed

    Back by popular demand – New batch of O gauge class 50s revealed

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    After the phenomenal response to Heljan’s first release of O gauge Class 50s in late-2019, the company has received many requests to produce more models in the most popular liveries.

  • On this day: Mallard breaks steam locomotive world speed record

    On this day: Mallard breaks steam locomotive world speed record

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    On 3 July 1938, the A4 class locomotive Mallard raced down Stoke Bank at 126mph to set a new steam locomotive world speed record. That record still stands.

  • Severn Valley Railway announces reopening from early August

    Severn Valley Railway announces reopening from early August

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    Severn Valley Railway has announced it will reopen for passenger services from August 1 with a range of excursions aimed at bringing families together.

  • North Norfolk Railway announces return to service

    North Norfolk Railway announces return to service

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    The North Norfolk Railway has announced they will be reopening from 8 July for steam train services on the popular Sheringham to Holt line.

  • Swanage Railway to reopen with social-distancing measures

    Swanage Railway to reopen with social-distancing measures

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    The Swanage Railway is to re-open with a special fundraising service protecting the health of passengers and staff.

  • Grand Central announce return to service after four-month hibernation

    Grand Central announce return to service after four-month hibernation

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    Train operator Grand Central has announced a measured return to service following a four-month period of hibernation during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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