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  • Railway Announces Temporary Service Changes Due to Extreme Weather

    Railway Announces Temporary Service Changes Due to Extreme Weather

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    The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced temporary changes to its services this week following forecasts of extreme temperatures across North Wales. Following discussions between the railway’s operations, engineering and safety teams, the decision has been taken to cancel Heritage Railcar services scheduled for Thursday and Friday. The railway has stressed that the decision has…

  • All Aboard for Dee Valley Volunteer Adventure

    All Aboard for Dee Valley Volunteer Adventure

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    The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is inviting local people to enjoy a unique day of free train travel on Saturday, June 6, through the stunning Dee Valley while discovering the rewarding world of heritage railway volunteering. ‘Volunteer at our Stations – An Open Day on the Move’ will take place, giving visitors the opportunity to travel…

  • Class 40 No. 40106 in BR Green: A Railway Photography Reflection

    Class 40 No. 40106 in BR Green: A Railway Photography Reflection

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    From Railways Illustrated editor Pip Dunn: Railway photography for me is about two things: a record for capturing a point in time to preserve a memory and an art form to create a great-looking image. Sometimes for me that is to recreate an essence of how things used to be. I’m always looking out for…

  • Recent restoration round-up around the country

    Recent restoration round-up around the country

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    A recent round-up of restoration projects as seen in Railways Illustrated Magazine, compiled by Pip Dunn. 03145 – Moreton Park: In September, the reduced-height 03 received a layer of polish from the top down to give it some protection during the winter. Some rust spots on the cab end and sides were treated and a…


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