Alex Bestwick

  • Paddington services disrupted for third day in a row

    Paddington services disrupted for third day in a row

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    Infrastructure failure has disrupted services at the second busiest rail station in the UK for the third day in a row.

  • Hattons Model Railways announces closure after 77 years

    Hattons Model Railways announces closure after 77 years

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    Hattons Model Railway has announced that it will cease trading, and launched a closing down sale.

  • The history of GWR’s ‘Castle’ Class, from design to preservation

    The history of GWR’s ‘Castle’ Class, from design to preservation

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    Celebrating the GWR’s ‘Castle’ Class, which entered service over 100 years ago in August 1923.

  • January 2024

    January 2024

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    The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews and our brand-new January issue is out now!

  • February 2024

    February 2024

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    Grab the brand-new February issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.

  • Iconic railways from a bygone era – Climb aboard on the Isle of Man

    Iconic railways from a bygone era – Climb aboard on the Isle of Man

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    If you appreciate rail travel from yesteryear, where every journey affords you the time to savour the scenery, then it’s time to embark on the Isle of Man’s train network.    This atmospheric Island in the Irish Sea arguably has the richest transport heritage in the world, boasting some of the most iconic – and…

  • Celebrating 50 Years of Rail Holidays where the Journey Began

    Celebrating 50 Years of Rail Holidays where the Journey Began

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    Rail Tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel will mark its milestone 50th anniversary year in 2024 with a special celebratory tour to Switzerland – the destination of its very first escorted tour in 1974 – complete with the original tour leaders! The company’s founder Alan Heywood established the rail tour company while working as Traffic and Commercial…

  • See the best of Britain aboard a special excursion train!

    See the best of Britain aboard a special excursion train!

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    Many people associate a train journey with their daily commute to work, very much a ‘grudge purchase’ and hardly a memorable experience. We’re here to show that, on board a private excursion train with like-minded travelling companions, things are very different. There really is a pleasurable side to rail travel and it’s here ready for…

  • Rail fares in England to rise by up to 4.9%

    Rail fares in England to rise by up to 4.9%

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    Regulated rail fares in England will rise by nearly 5% in March, the Department for Transport (DfT) said.

  • Issue 314

    Issue 314

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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 314 of Heritage Railway magazine.


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