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Picture Perfect Railway Photography: Tips, Techniques and the Gear That Makes the Difference
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Railway photography combines timing, technical skill and an understanding of light and movement. Whether capturing high-speed mainline action or heritage steam at a gala, getting the perfect shot often comes down to preparation — and having the right equipment. Becoming picture perfect Great photography, and especially exceptional railway photography, is a blend of technical awareness,…
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Ribblehead Cement Traffic and Clitheroe Operations in 1983
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An extract (verbatim) from a March 1983 issue of The Railway Magazine detailing cement traffic operations involving Ribblehead, Clitheroe, and associated routes. The text outlines freight movements, locomotive use, and operational arrangements as described at the time. Introduction ROBERT H. FOSTER RECOUNTS A REGULAR BULK TRAFFIC TO THE NORTH-EAST AND SCOTLAND NOW part of Rio…
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A baby ‘Baby Deltic’ for EFE Rail
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1960s ‘N’ gauge modellers are in for a treat with a brand new model of the Class 23 ‘Baby Deltic’ being added to the EFE Rail range. The locomotives spent their short lives working in the London area on the East Coast Main Line and adjacent routes. One was retained for use by the Railway…
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Class 37 tops NYMR mileage chart
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LONG-TERM North Yorkshire Moors Railway resident No. 37264 covered more miles than any other locomotive on the line in 2025, even though it is not certified to operate on the main line section to Whitby. It travelled 6767 miles during the course of the year, the equivalent of 189 return trips between Pickering and Grosmont.…
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Cravens heritage unit passes initial tests prior to restoration
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Piers Connor & Christopher Westcott CRAVENS Heritage Trains Limited (CHTL) has revealed that its three-car unit, has passed initial tests as part of plans to restore the unit to working order. The unit is formed of two 60 Tube Stock (TS) Driving Motor cars and a 38 TS trailer vehicle which last carried passengers in…
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HS2 speed could be reduced to keep costs down
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The Transport Secretary has proposed that HS2 run at a slower speed than originally planned in order to keep the costs of the major rail project down.
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Masters of Models: Trusted Suppliers for Every Railway Modeller
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Railway modelling is a hobby with huge variety — and whether you’re just starting out or refining a detailed layout, having the right suppliers makes all the difference. We’ve brought together a selection of trusted businesses featured in the latest issue of Rail Express Magazine to help you get the most from your modelling. A…
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April 2026
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Rail Express is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts and photographers; and the April issue brings you the latest news, headlines, images and features from across the entire rail network.
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April 2026
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Steam nostalgia and railway history at its best, Steam Days is the monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts.
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Southern Atlantic heads for the Great Western in spring Didcot visit
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By Owen Hayward NEW-BUILD H2 Atlantic Beachy Head will make its first trip away from the Bluebell Railway this spring when it visits Didcot Railway Centre for a weekend of celebrations showcasing all that the former GWR depot has to offer. Entering service in August 2024 following a construction period that officially began in October…
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