Sam Hewitt
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‘Hymek’ returns to service after 24 years
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Diesel-hydraulic stars at West Somerset gala THE Diesel & Electric Preservation Group’s No. D7018 re-entered traffic on June 20, almost 24 years after it had to be taken out of service owing to a major engine failure. The ‘Hymek’ had been close to a return for some time, and first had a test run back…
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Droning on: Drones bring new dimension to rail photography
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Words: Chris Milner, Photography: Geoff Griffiths The availability and affordability of a ‘drone’ for the average person has brought a new dimension to all types of photography. Until a few years ago the use of a drone was usually limited to military applications, but miniaturisation, coupled with portability, affordability and the fitment of a decent…
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From the archive: Midlands remembers Southern steam 50
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Commemorations marking the 50th anniversary of the end of steam on the Southern Region continue to capture the public imagination.
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From the archive: Budapest’s secret steam – Hungary’s hidden time capsule
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Out of public view in Budapest’s Istvántelek railway works is an extraordinary collection of historic steam locomotives and rolling stock.
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2-HAP hits 60
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The National Railway Museum’s most travelled vehicle has celebrated its diamond jubilee and the halfway point of its cosmetic restoration. THE National Collection’s Class 414 2-HAP unit No. 4308 celebrated its 60th birthday at Locomotion in Shildon on June 27. The EMU is believed to be the most travelled vehicle in the collection, and has…
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New Stock Focus: CAF – Class 195 DMUs and 331 EMUs
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Passengers using Northern services have endured a torrid time, travelling in trains which are overcrowded and past their ‘best by’ date. On July 1, the first of a fleet of 101 Class 195 and 331 trains was introduced, which is expected to start and alleviate some of the problems. Chris Milner samples both trains. FOR…
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FirstGroup replaces Virgin to run West Coast route
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FirstGroup, along with Italian firm Trenitalia, will operate train services on the West Coast Main Line from December.
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VIDEO: Unboxing Hornby’s Harry Potter modelling collection
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Harry Potter continues to captivate one generation after another and now Hornby has created its own little piece of magic for fans.
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Seven for a secret never to be told…
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As celebrity ‘Warships’ go, No. D829 Magpie enjoyed royal status and the TV spotlight through the children’s series of the same name.
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Government to launch investigation into major power cut
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The Government plans to launch an investigation into the major power cut that affected almost one million people in England and Wales.
