UK railway history

  • Recreating the Past: Why Railway Photography Still Chases the Spirit of the 1980s

    Recreating the Past: Why Railway Photography Still Chases the Spirit of the 1980s

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    Railway photography has always been more than documentation. For many enthusiasts, it is about capturing a fleeting moment in time — preserving memories while also creating images that echo the atmosphere of a vanished railway era. In this reflective feature from Railways Illustrated (December 2025), photographer Chris Gee explores why recreating the look and feel…

  • Networking Opportunities: How Network SouthEast’s 1989 Rover Opened the Door to a Class 50 Adventure

    Networking Opportunities: How Network SouthEast’s 1989 Rover Opened the Door to a Class 50 Adventure

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    Network SouthEast’s Network Days were among the most memorable opportunities offered to rail enthusiasts during the sectorisation era — and one such day, on 10 June 1989, provided the backdrop for a determined quest to experience as many Class 50 locomotives as possible in a single outing. For a modest fare, Network Days allowed passengers…


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