Gresley

  • Stanier’s super smoothie – the Turbomotive

    Stanier’s super smoothie – the Turbomotive

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    Hornby’s decision to recreate in OO scale some of Britain’s most famous one-off locomotives, including Gresley’s W1 4-6-4 and now Stanier’s geared turbine Pacific No. 6202, leads Pete Kelly to chart the history of the Turbomotive, with the help of some interesting archive photographs.

  • Last minute Christmas gift: Sir Nigel Gresley mug

    Last minute Christmas gift: Sir Nigel Gresley mug

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    If you are looking for a last minute gift for the steam enthusiast or for yourself then look no further than this splendid mug.

  • Humphrey Platts, the railway photographer

    Humphrey Platts, the railway photographer

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    Nick Pigott meets Humphrey Platts, who began photographing trains just after the Second World War, capturing a fascinating transitional period on the railways.

  • 1960s Railtours with a difference

    1960s Railtours with a difference

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    Keith Farr takes a nostalgic look at some notable steam rail tours from the 1960s

  • Harness the power of steam this Father’s Day

    Harness the power of steam this Father’s Day

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    Sponsor a component and help to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive.

  • Contrasting locos debut at Norwich club track

    Contrasting locos debut at Norwich club track

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    The builder is unknown, but it is possibly of pre-Second World War origin.

  • New hope for Green Arrow and ‘J52’ as NRM sets out its long-term operating strategy

    New hope for Green Arrow and ‘J52’ as NRM sets out its long-term operating strategy

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    THE National Railway Museum has published its long-awaited new strategy for operating rail vehicles from the National Collection over the next 15 years.  The 20-page report sets out how the Science Museum Group (SMG) plans to operate its fleet, and which vehicles will be available for main line use, operation within its NRM, Shildon and…

  • TV star Gresley teak on the market

    TV star Gresley teak on the market

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    A GNR carriage that starred in the highly-acclaimed Channel 4 series Great Rail Restorations with Peter Snow is being offered for sale through Heritage Railway. Peter Lund, owner of Gresley BCK No. 4229, said that he is selling the teak coach because the Llangollen Railway where it is based has no operational use for it.…

  • Limited-edition releases – there’s no limit in sight!

    Limited-edition releases – there’s no limit in sight!

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    The plethora of limited-edition locomotives and rolling stock that’s now available from a growing variety of outlets both large and small is an unstoppable aspect of railway modelling today. ‘Delectably Different’ will become a regular RMM feature, so whether you’re a manufacturer, wholesaler or small model shop, don’t forget to send us the information and…

  • All change on the Great Northern

    All change on the Great Northern

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    eter Brown takes a ride on the new Class 717 EMUs, which over the next few months will transform Great Northern services.

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