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From Two Miles to 11: How the Mid-Norfolk Railway Grew from Its Historic 1997 Reopening
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On 26 July 1997, a Manning Wardle steam locomotive and a Class 122 ‘bubble car’ marked the return of passenger trains to Dereham station. Nearly three decades later, the Mid-Norfolk Railway has grown into an established heritage railway, fulfilling much of the ambition that inspired its early volunteers. On Saturday, 26 July 1997, the Mid-Norfolk…
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Huge Tata Chemicals track donation could secure Llangollen Railway’s future for a generation
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has received the first 60-foot lengths of donated railway track from Tata Chemicals Europe, in a remarkable gift that could help safeguard the 11-mile heritage line through the Dee Valley for decades. An extraordinary act of generosity by Tata Chemicals Europe is already making a difference to one of North…
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Santa Needs You! Llangollen and Corwen Railway Launches Christmas Volunteer Appeal
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Free lunch, festive fun, lifelong friendships and the chance to make magical memories as the Railway seeks elves, greeters, raffle stewards and Welsh-speaking volunteers Llangollen and Corwen Railway is calling on people across North Wales and beyond to become part of the Christmas magic, as the heritage railway prepares to welcome thousands of families aboard…
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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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Join the Journey at Llangollen and Corwen Railway
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The Llangollen Railway Trust is encouraging supporters to become members as one of Wales’ leading heritage railways celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary year. With close to 1,000 members and around 400 active volunteers, the Trust plays a vital role in preserving and developing the award-winning railway, which runs for ten miles through the spectacular Dee…
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From the archive: Glasgow museum receives one of Britain’s last fireless steam locomotives
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From the August 1969 issue of The Railway Magazine, A. Kempsell reported on the preservation of a fireless steam locomotive formerly used at Dalmarnock Power Station. The locomotive had been presented to Glasgow’s Museum of Transport by the South of Scotland Electricity Board. A permanent home in Glasgow ONE of the last fireless steam locomotives…
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A New Chapter for Helston Railway
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A Statement from the Board of Trustees of Helston Railway Preservation Company Ltd (Registered Charity No. 1217390) The Board of Trustees of Helston Railway Preservation Company Ltd is pleased to announce that the organisation is now a Registered Charity (Charity No. 1217390). This marks an important milestone in securing the long-term future of Helston Railway…
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From the archive: Swindon ‘Steam’ opens to the public
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We take a verbatim look back at when JOHN STRETTON was given an insight into Swindon’s new £11m railway museum. WEDNESDAY June 14, 2000 will become an important day in the history of Swindon and its railways. After many years, alternative suggestions, trials and tribulations along the way, this date was due to mark the…
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From the 1973 archive: The secret operation that brought Flying Scotsman home
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A year after hopes for an American future began to fade, No. 4472 Flying Scotsman faced the possibility of sale to satisfy creditors. This first-person account from the August 1973 issue of The Railway Magazine describes the rescue operation, its concealed movement to Oakland and the locomotive’s return to Britain. Hopes begin to fade ABOUT…
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Rare look inside Margate’s vast new 1:1 railway museum collection
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Part of the former Hornby factory in Margate has been transformed into a railway museum featuring many iconic steam, diesel and electric locos on display. David Staines was afforded a rare look round By the mid-1960s, as the 1955 modernisation plan started to take effect, thousands of steam locomotives were heading to the grave. Enthusiastic…
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