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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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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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Peak Rail announces action-packed Steam Gala for August
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PEAK Rail has unveiled the line-up for its 2026 Steam Gala, with five steam locomotives set to star during a packed weekend of heritage railway action on August 8-9. Taking place at Rowsley South Station in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside, the event promises intensive passenger and freight train services, alongside a host of…
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Daughter to revive Clevedon miniature railway once run by her father
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CLEVEDON’S disused miniature railway is to be revived by the daughter of the line’s previous operator. Robin Jones reports… North Somerset Council has appointed Emma Coles and her family to the helm of the once much-loved attraction, alongside announcing a wider programme of rejuvenation at Salthouse Fields and Clevedon seafront. Last September, the council began…
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