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  • The Cobh Rambler

    The Cobh Rambler

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    The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland is delighted to announce the latest in the series of diesel railtours aimed at raising funds for the overhaul of our preserved diesel locomotives.

  • Blatant trespass incidents mar ‘Great Britain XI’ finale

    Blatant trespass incidents mar ‘Great Britain XI’ finale

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    Some of the worst trespass incidents seen since ‘A3’ No. 60103 Flying Scotsman returned to the main line in 2016 occurred on May 5 as the Pacific was returning from York to London Paddington on the final day of the Railway Touring Company’s ‘Great Britain XI’ nine-day tour.  Trespass was most evident between Burton-on-Trent and Tamworth,…

  • Harness the power of steam this Father’s Day

    Harness the power of steam this Father’s Day

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    Sponsor a component and help to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive.

  • Big new model railway show at the British Motor Museum

    Big new model railway show at the British Motor Museum

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    It will feature up to 30 layouts and 25 trade stands supported by up to a dozen modelling demonstrations in a ‘Skills Zone’, along with society and club stands.

  • First Class 70 over Coalville branch

    First Class 70 over Coalville branch

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    THE freight-only Coalville line in Leicestershire has seen the passage of its first Class 70.  No. 70802 became the first of the class over the line on April 1 when it was used on a Westbury to Stud Farm working to collect ballast.  Colas is understood to have just taken over this working for Network Rail…

  • Your Gallery | Departing Crèvecoeur-le-Grand

    Your Gallery | Departing Crèvecoeur-le-Grand

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    One of our French followers, Janneau Olivier, has sent in these pictures of a locomotive La Ferté-Bernard, France.

  • Class 390 ‘Pendolino’ No. 390039 named to mark Coventry as City of Culture 2021

    Class 390 ‘Pendolino’ No. 390039 named to mark Coventry as City of Culture 2021

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    The name was chosen following a competition on BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire.

  • First Class 313 is sent for scrap as ‘717’ use increases

    First Class 313 is sent for scrap as ‘717’ use increases

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    GOVIA Thameslink sent its first Great Northern route Class 313 for scrap on April 8.   Angel Trains-owned set No. 313026 was dispatched to Sims Metals Newport behind DRS Class 57 No. 57312 on long-term hire to Rail Operations Group. The following day, set No. 313050 was sent to C F Booth for disposal, with a third set…

  • Manchester and Liverpool mayors call for termination of Northern Rail

    Manchester and Liverpool mayors call for termination of Northern Rail

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    Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram are calling for Northern Rail to be stripped of its franchise, accusing it of “consistently failing”.

  • Your Gallery | Bagnall New Standard 18 0-6-0 ST

    Your Gallery | Bagnall New Standard 18 0-6-0 ST

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    We want to see your pictures of some of the best heritage railways, and you could feature in our magazine, on our website and on our social media!


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