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VIDEO: Battle of Britain Class No. 34081 ’92 Squadron’
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David Wadley has sent in this brilliant footage from Nene Valley Railway, Steam in Green!
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Railway Archives 1971: Inside British Oxygen’s £12m Rail-Served Super Plant at Widnes
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n October 1971, The Railway Magazine reported on the rail-based distribution system serving the British Oxygen Company’s new plant at Widnes, Lancashire. The article detailed the transportation of liquefied oxygen and nitrogen, including the construction and specifications of the specialised railway tank wagons. LIQUID GAS FLOWING FROM WIDNES A RAIL-BASED system of distribution, devised jointly…
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Christmas gift ideas for the rail enthusiast in your life
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The Guide to Model Railways Volume 4 Whether you’re a curious beginner or an established modeller, The Guide to Model Railways will be published every quarter and is your ticket to the fascinating and intricate world of railway modelling. This fully illustrated and comprehensive guide to the hobby covers everything from the basics of baseboards…
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Railway Archives 1971: Scotland’s Biggest Signalbox Takes Shape at Motherwell
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In October 1971, The Railway Magazine reported on the newly constructed Motherwell Train Control & Signalling Centre. The article described plans to supervise train movements across parts of the Scottish railway network and the proposed introduction of multiple-aspect power signalling. CONSTRUCTION of Motherwell Train Control & Signalling Centre has been completed by the contractors, and…
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Three new entrances to be opened at Leeds station
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Three new entrances will be opened at Leeds station, as well as 40% more ticket barriers, as the Government announced a further £200 million for the project.
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Llangollen Railway plans Remembrance Sunday Poppy Drop and free travel for veterans
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway will mark Remembrance Sunday on 8 November 2026 with a special Poppy Drop led by two Royal Navy veterans, the temporary renaming of steam locomotive No. 3802 and free afternoon travel for Armed Forces personnel, veterans and cadets. The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced a programme of commemorations for…
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Recovery continues on Scotland’s railway following Storm Boelo
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Network Rail said that most rail services were expected to run as normal on Monday after Storm Boelo, but recommended passengers check before they travel.
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Rail lines in parts of Scotland to shut as Storm Boelo to bring up to 80mph gusts
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Parts of western and northern Scotland will see rail lines close on Saturday as Storm Boelo causes travel chaos.
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Issue 351
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With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 351 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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Railway History: How British Railways Tested Hot-Box Detectors in 1967
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In March 1967, The Railway Magazine reported on British Railways’ tests of a Servosafe hot-box detector system on the East Coast main line between York and Pilmoor. The article describes how the equipment worked, the results of its first six weeks of operation and a subsequent order for equipment for the Western Region. Successful outcome…
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