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From the archive: 1264 – The B1 that would not die
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In the October 1989 issue of The Railway Magazine, Thompson B1 Locomotive Trust Chairman Michael A. Cobley outlined the progress being made with No. 1264. Once written off as “the engine with the duff boiler”, the locomotive had endured withdrawal, Barry scrapyard and major boiler problems on its long road through preservation. Once written off…
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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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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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Steam, diesel and electric traction to star at Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway gala
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The Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway will bring together steam, diesel and electric traction for its annual Gala Weekend on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026. The two-day event will feature a special timetable of passenger and freight workings, with a mix of locomotives in action throughout the day. ‘Rhoda the Roller’ will also…
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East Lancashire Railway adds British Sign Language interpreter to Santa Specials for first time
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The East Lancashire Railway has teamed up with foster care and special needs provider Family Care to provide a British Sign Language interpreter for children on selected Santa Special trains later this year, in what will be a first for the railway. The new facility will be available for families to book from November on…
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From the archive: ‘Snowdon’ rebuilt on the Snowdon Mountain Railway in 1963
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In the September 1963 issue of The Railway Magazine, major repairs to Snowdon Mountain Railway locomotive No. 4, Snowdon, were reported following work at the Hunslet Engine Co. Ltd., of Leeds. The article detailed the locomotive’s unusual Abt system features, its rebuilt components and its return to Snowdonia. “Snowdon” rebuilt THE recent major repairs effected…
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Halloween Ghosts Trains return to the East Lancashire Railway
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Something spooky is coming to Bury soon with the ELR’s annual Halloween Ghosts Trains. Ghouls and ghosts are making a spine-tingling return to the East Lancashire Railway, 29 – 31 October 2026. Tickets are available to book now… if you dare! This year the seasonal spectacular revolves around the sinister swamp monster of Irwell Vale.…
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Historic achievement as East Lancashire Railway welcomes its first female steam locomotive driver
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The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is celebrating a landmark moment in its history following the successful completion of the driving assessment by Steph Elwood, who has become the railway’s first female steam locomotive driver. Steph’s achievement marks the culmination of a long journey on the railway, following the traditional route through the steam department from…
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Steam, diesel and 14 journeys a day for Llangollen Railway’s spectacular 50th finale
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Two steam locomotives, three heritage diesels and a Heritage Railcar will take to the tracks as Llangollen and Corwen Railway brings its 50th anniversary celebrations to a spectacular conclusion on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September. The 50 Years Finale Celebration Weekend has today announced it’s ambitious, intensive timetable for the Gala Weekend. The weekend…
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The East Lancashire Railway gets the local community involved with a Christmas Card competition.
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The spirit of Christmas is coming early, and the ELR want to encourage families to get more involved in the famous Santa Special event this year by combining two things that little ones absolutely love: Christmas and getting creative! All they need to do is design a Christmas Card related to the railway. Every entry…
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