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From the archive: Clan Line and the Golden Arrow – a marriage made in heaven
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Joan Jackson tells the story of the special relationship between the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society and the Venice-Simplon Orient Express. Sitting in my luxury seat on the Southampton boat train hauled by an immaculately-presented ‘Merchant Navy’, it is almost impossible to believe that 27 years ago a steam ban fell across the nation. For…
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From the archive: Gorton’s Giant – the largest Garratt in the world
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The Soviet railways’ search for greater freight capacity led to the ordering of a Beyer-Garratt locomotive from Britain. The resulting Ya-01 was described as the largest Garratt in the world and was tested in the Soviet Union during 1933. Robert Humm recounts… Gorton’s Giant THE LARGEST GARRATT IN THE WORLD Soviet railway recovery BY the…
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August 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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Mark Hopwood becomes a Patron for TBF
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It has been announced that Mark Hopwood CBE, Managing Director of GWR, has become a Patron of the Transport Benevolent Fund CIO, known as TBF. “I am delighted to be joining the team of TBF patrons. The railway is a family, and it is important that we come together to offer support when needed,” says…
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From the archive: Bill Hoole’s unforgettable “Tees-Tyne Pullman” run
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Commander W. J. Alcock recalls an exciting journey on the “Tees-Tyne Pullman”, driven by the late Bill Hoole. First published in the October 1979 issue of The Railway Magazine, the account describes a run from Kings Cross towards Darlington and Newcastle. TRIBUTE TO A MASTER COMMANDER W. J. ALCOCK, RN (RTD), DESCRIBES AN EXCITING RUN…
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From the archive: The pitfalls of recording railway history – as examined in 1979
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E. D. Hamer examines some of the pitfalls involved in investigating and recording railway history. Drawing on his study of Rhodesia Railways, he considers conflicting recollections, incomplete company records, photographs and the importance of presenting history accurately and readably. Investigating railway history E. D. HAMER EXAMINES SOME OF THE PITFALLS OF RECORDING PAST EVENTS ONE…
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Fantastic February Fares: the £12 BR loophole that turned into an all-line adventure
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In February 1986, British Rail offered bargain saver fares which enabled the creative enthusiast the chance to travel all around the country for peanuts. I mean, you’d obviously go from Coventry to Thurso via Portsmouth, wouldn’t you? Pip Dunn did… Loopholes. I’m sure we’ve all exploited them at one time to another. Rail enthusiasts certainly…
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Archive: The Maldon Branch in 1959
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From the December 1959 issue of The Railway Magazine, P. J. Norris looks at The Maldon Branch, including Maldon East & Heybridge, Wickham Bishops Station, Langford & Ulting Station and Maldon Station. The article records the branch’s passenger services, goods traffic, station buildings and operating details as they stood at the time. ONE of the…
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Class 56s prepared for export… are they destined for Ghana?
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ONE OF the more intriguing stories of the year so far is the preparation of two Colas Rail Class 56s for export. Nothing has been confirmed as yet, but Ghana is widely touted as their planned destination. Romic is facilitating the move, as it has already exported HSTs to both Nigeria and Mexico and so…
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Classic Transport Weekend Celebrated as Outstanding Success
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has hailed this year’s Classic Transport Weekend as an outstanding success after an unforgettable two-day celebration of Britain’s transport heritage brought together exhibitors, volunteers and visitors from across the United Kingdom. With close to 400 classic vehicles, intensive heritage train services, vintage shuttle buses, the debut of the exclusive Class 507…
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