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  • Christmas Gift Guide 2023

    Christmas Gift Guide 2023

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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…

  • The Railway Hub Christmas Gift Guide 2022!

    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…

  • Unboxing ‘Flash’ the Local Express Train from Hornby

    Unboxing ‘Flash’ the Local Express Train from Hornby

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    Today we’re unboxing a recent model train from Hornby called ‘Flash’ the local express train. It’s a remote-controlled battery train set targeted at the younger train enthusiast. It’s a great starting point for someone new to model trains as it includes a complete playset of a model train, track, station, and tunnel. We unbox the…

  • The best railway shows you need to watch on Prime Video!

    The best railway shows you need to watch on Prime Video!

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    Prime Video have a fantastic selection of railway shows featuring historical stories from the halcyon days of the steam to the world of model railway enthusiasts.

  • Get your name in The North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the Esk Valley Line

    Get your name in The North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the Esk Valley Line

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    Get your name in the limited edition copy of The North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the Esk Valley Line.

  • Industrial Locomotives   & Railways of Wales

    Industrial Locomotives & Railways of Wales

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    By Gordon Edgar THE ‘Industrial Locomotives & Railways of…’ series by Gordon Edgar has made fascinating reading, but this latest volume covering Wales may arguably be the best yet.  For this book covers the many industries that made Wales famous the world over – namely steel, slate and coal. After a short introduction the book…

  • Ryde Rail: A History of Tube Trains on the Isle of Wight

    Ryde Rail: A History of Tube Trains on the Isle of Wight

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    By Richard C Long ONE of the quirkiest and most interesting parts of the UK rail network is the line from Shanklin to Ryde Pier Head on the Isle of Wight.  Since 1967, the line has been operated using second-hand London Transport Tube trains, and this new book provides a thorough history of the island’s electric…

  • OO-gauge SR/BR Bulleid suburban stock new to market

    OO-gauge SR/BR Bulleid suburban stock new to market

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    Nigel Burkin reviews Hornby’s brand new model releases of the 59ft Bulleid suburban coaches featuring a high level of detail and finish.

  • Country Railway Routes: Ambergate to Buxton

    Country Railway Routes: Ambergate to Buxton

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    By Vic Mitchell and Keith Smith MIDDLETON’S ever-expanding library of regional railway histories has found its way to the much-loved – and much-missed – Midland Railway (MR) main line between Ambergate and Buxton.  Parts of the route remain open, with the section between Matlock and Rowsley occupied by Peak Rail, and efforts continue to reinstate…

  • Weekend Read for 99p | Britain’s New Trains

    Weekend Read for 99p | Britain’s New Trains

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    Get your weekend read for just 99p and explore the entire digital edition of Britain’s New Trains for just 99p!

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