TORNADO Railtours’ series of Edinburgh to Aberdeen day trips concluded on September 7 after a successful first season, with dates having been announced for next
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Big Pacifics dominate RTC autumn/winter tours
THE Railway Touring Company’s regular summer operations are over for another year, but there is a tempting selection of railtours for the autumn and winter
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Tornado set for ‘Great Britain’ debut
CONTINUING co-operation between West Coast Railways and The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust means Peppercorn ‘A1’ No. 60163 Tornado will make its debut on the ‘Great Britain’
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Good craic on Steam Dreams’ ‘Emerald Isle’ luxury charter
BRITISH railtour operator Steam Dreams returned to Ireland during September with its multi-day ‘Emerald Isle Craic Express’. The charter was operated in conjunction with the
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From the archive: A meeting of minds
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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‘Duchess’ demolishes Devon banks record
STANIER Pacific No. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland put in a storming performance on August 4’s ‘Royal Duchy’, using its immense power to set a new record
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Branch Line Society and Vintage Trains team up for West Midlands ‘Balti bash’
VINTAGE Trains and the Branch Line Society are offering an opportunity to enjoy the tasty combination of rare track, Class 20s and a curry –
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Three Type 3s – to the sea!
THREE Class 37s at the head of a heavy freight train used to be a regular sight in South Wales and around Glasgow in BR
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Stanier pair celebrate Conwy Valley reopening
NETWORK Rail and Transport for Wales Rail Services hosted a special main line steam trip on August 3 to celebrate the reopening of the Conwy
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UK Railtours unveils Christmas charter line up
Although summer is currently in full swing, charter operators have already turned their thoughts to the end of the year. UK Railtours is no exception
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