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Poppy Line to welcome Betton Grange for Norfolk “holiday”
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Visitors to the North Norfolk Railway this summer will have the chance to travel behind a type of steam locomotive not seen for almost 60 years as the line plays host to GWR 4-6-0 No. 6880 Betton Grange’ for a three month visit from August, the Poppy Line has announced. The engine has been created…
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The story of ambulance trains in World War I
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The story of British-funded ‘ambulance’ trains, in use on the Continent during the ‘European War’. First published September and October 1915.
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B12 painting by award winning artist James Green
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A stunning painting depicting B12 8572 as it climbs Bethnal Green bank in 1932 has just been released by by artist James Green. The original painting took several months for James to complete and was produced entirely by hand using watercolours and acrylic inks, the level of detail is just breathtaking. Unsurprisingly, the original painting…
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Bluebell Railway appoints its youngest ever steam locomotive driver
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Ben became the heritage line’s youngest ever driver on his 21st birthday.
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The history of GWR’s ‘Castle’ Class, from design to preservation
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Celebrating the GWR’s ‘Castle’ Class, which entered service over 100 years ago in August 1923.
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A Christmas railway ghost story: The Four-Fifteen Express by Amelia B. Edwards
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On an afternoon just before Christmas, a man finds himself sharing a train compartment with a man whom he later learns has been missing for 3 months.
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Man who won £1m on lottery phone game may buy steam train with winnings
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A man who won £1 million on the National Lottery says he is hoping to buy a steam train with his life-changing winnings.
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