Sam Hewitt

  • Great Western makes preparations for 
‘biggest timetable change in 43 years’

    Great Western makes preparations for 
‘biggest timetable change in 43 years’

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    Peak time Cardiff to London ‘flyers’ taking just 102 minutes for the 131-mile journey are among the highlights of Great Western Railway’s new inter-city timetable.

  • A West Highland celebration

    A West Highland celebration

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    Keith Farr analyses steam-hauled journeys over this scenic and demanding route.

  • Preservation history made at Welsh Highland gala

    Preservation history made at Welsh Highland gala

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    Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway’s (Ff&WHR) June 21-23 Welsh Highland Railway – Past, Present and Future gala title referenced the 21st anniversary of Ff&WHR trains running out of Caernarfon and the newly opened station building at the terminus.  However, this gala carried much greater significance for the ‘future’ element. That relations between Ff&WHR and Welsh…

  • September issue of Guide to Modelling out now!

    September issue of Guide to Modelling out now!

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    Railway Magazine Guide to Modelling has a mission to enthuse modellers of all ages and abilities, and help them get more from this fantastic hobby.

  • Lambton No. 29 set for NYMR return

    Lambton No. 29 set for NYMR return

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    AN IMMINENT return to service is on the cards for Lambton, Hetton & Joicey Collieries Kitson 0-6-2T No. 29 (4263/1904) as its overhaul nears completion at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Grosmont works. The popular loco has been out of service since late-2014 when a crack was discovered in its cylinder block. A new cylinder…

  • UK railway news round-up

    UK railway news round-up

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    This week’s railway round-up is dominated with the story that the government is to launch a review into the costs and benefits of HS2, even after £7 billion has already been spent on the high speed rail project.

  • First moves for ‘S160’ at Grosmont

    First moves for ‘S160’ at Grosmont

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    Former United States Army Transport Corps ‘S160’ 2-8-0 No. 2253 Omaha has made its first post-overhaul moves at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The comeback did not come without its difficulties.  The loco’s air pump could not be made to work properly in spite of the best efforts of recognised expert Len Pullinger, resulting in…

  • Dinmore Manor returns to Kingswear

    Dinmore Manor returns to Kingswear

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    GLOUCESTERSHIRE Warwickshire Railway-based ‘Manor’ No. 7820 Dinmore Manor is back in traffic at the Dartmouth Steam Railway at the start of a season-long hire.  The Collett 4-6-0 is due to stay in South Devon until September, and is seen here passing Waterside Caravan Park with the 14.25 Paignton Queens Park-Kingswear on July 6.  The Dinmore Manor…

  • Network Rail warns of dangers of the railway after trespasser jailed

    Network Rail warns of dangers of the railway after trespasser jailed

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    Terry Maher, aged 44, of Cubitt Street, clambered onto the tunnel, owned by Network Rail, with a St. George’s flag, power banks for his phone and warm clothing.

  • HS2 timeline: Key moments in the high speed rail project

    HS2 timeline: Key moments in the high speed rail project

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    The Railway Hub takes a look back at the key moments in our HS2 timeline.

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