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Cheadle Heath: The Midland Junction That Hosted a Legendary Steam Railtour
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Cheadle Heath was once a key junction station in south-west Stockport, positioned on the former Midland Railway main line between Manchester Central and London St Pancras, via New Mills, Peak Forest, Matlock and Derby. The station also connected with the Cheshire Lines Committee route to Glazebrook, providing onward services to Liverpool via Warrington Central. During…
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Networking Opportunities: How Network SouthEast’s 1989 Rover Opened the Door to a Class 50 Adventure
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Network SouthEast’s Network Days were among the most memorable opportunities offered to rail enthusiasts during the sectorisation era — and one such day, on 10 June 1989, provided the backdrop for a determined quest to experience as many Class 50 locomotives as possible in a single outing. For a modest fare, Network Days allowed passengers…
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A New Great Western Standard: The Design and Significance of Locomotive No. 1000
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There has long been a peculiar and enduring interest in new locomotive designs emerging from Swindon. For decades, the works of the Great Western Railway have set benchmarks for locomotive engineering in Britain, and it has become increasingly clear how deeply engineers across the industry have been influenced by Swindon practice. By the mid-1940s, it…
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January 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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December 2025
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The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews and our brand-new November issue is out now!
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Huge train timetables revamp comes into effect
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A significant train timetable change came into effect on Sunday.
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Powerful short film highlights how to help vulnerable young people on rail network
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Avanti West Coast and Railway Children have released a Christmas film encouraging people to be on the lookout for runaway children on the rail network.
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Hornby reveals first model with new Great British Railways livery
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Hornby has revealed the design for a model featuring the new Great British Railways livery.
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Trains suspended as Storm Bram to bring winds of up to 90mph
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Train services in some areas will be suspended as Storm Bram to bring forecast winds of up to 90mph.
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Great British Railways branding unveiled
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The government has unveiled a first look at the branding and train livery for Great British Railways.
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