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From the archive: How Western Region set a new world railway speed record in 1979
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In the July 1979 issue of The Railway Magazine, O. S. Nock described an attempt by Western Region to set a world record for start-to-stop average speed by train. The run involved the 09.20 HST from Paddington on April 10, 1979, with the speed limits throughout to be strictly observed. NEW WORLD RECORD O. S.…
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October 2026
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The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews and our brand-new October issue is out now!
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From the archive: Class 90s recalled over braking fault in 1989
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In the October 1989 issue of The Railway Magazine, all 30 new class 90 Intercity electric locomotives were reported as having been temporarily withdrawn by BR after a braking-system fault was found during routine maintenance. The report also covered rolling-stock safety concerns and separate derailments involving MkIII coaches and a London Underground Jubilee Line train.…
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East Lancashire Railway volunteers win Community Hero Award
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The East Lancashire Railway has won a Roch Valley Radio Community Hero Award in recognition of the work of its volunteers. The heritage railway was nominated for the award in recognition of the contribution made by its volunteers to the railway and the communities it serves. The Roch Valley Radio Community Hero Awards celebrate people,…
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Northern Rock set for first-ever visit to Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
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Absolutely — clean copy/paste version, no reference links: Northern Rock set for first-ever visit to Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway will welcome Northern Rock from the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway for the first time during its Autumn Gala Weekend on October 17-18, 2026. The locomotive will be the star…
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November 2026
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Grab the brand-new November issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.
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From the archive: graffiti, ‘jumbo’ steam trains and £25 fares – railway concerns in 1989
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From the September 1989 issue of The Railway Magazine, Peter Kelly considered the growing graffiti problem on the railway and the economics of main line steam excursions. The piece also looked at a proposed 488-seat train over the Settle & Carlisle line and the costs involved in operating steam-hauled services. Signs of the times PERHAPS…
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Issue 350
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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 349 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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Trespass crime caused nearly five months of delays for rail passengers last year
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Crimes involving trespassing on the tracks, including cable theft, vandalism and obstruction, caused nearly five months worth of delays last year, Network Rail has said.
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Recreating the Past: Why Railway Photography Still Chases the Spirit of the 1980s
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Railway photography has always been more than documentation. For many enthusiasts, it is about capturing a fleeting moment in time — preserving memories while also creating images that echo the atmosphere of a vanished railway era. In this reflective feature from Railways Illustrated (December 2025), photographer Chris Gee explores why recreating the look and feel…
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