Sam Hewitt
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Researchers solve long-standing myth of the Hetton locomotive
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Researchers have solved one of the longest standing early railway mysteries that disproves claims linking a Hetton Colliery locomotive to George Stephenson.
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Check out this railway photography masterclass
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Significant technical advances in digital cameras and lens quality has made railway photography images previously thought impossible, possible.
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What’s inside the July edition of The Railway Magazine?
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Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present.
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On this day: Mallard breaks steam locomotive world speed record
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On 3 July 1938, the A4 class locomotive Mallard raced down Stoke Bank at 126mph to set a new steam locomotive world speed record. That record still stands.
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Severn Valley Railway announces reopening from early August
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Severn Valley Railway has announced it will reopen for passenger services from August 1 with a range of excursions aimed at bringing families together.
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North Norfolk Railway announces return to service
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The North Norfolk Railway has announced they will be reopening from 8 July for steam train services on the popular Sheringham to Holt line.
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Swanage Railway to reopen with social-distancing measures
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The Swanage Railway is to re-open with a special fundraising service protecting the health of passengers and staff.
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Grand Central announce return to service after four-month hibernation
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Train operator Grand Central has announced a measured return to service following a four-month period of hibernation during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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New Trains for Old: From Upminster to Upcycled – Vivarail’s D-Train
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Ben Jones visits Long Marston to find out how redundant District Line trains are being rebuilt to provide cheaper and greener alternatives to brand new multiple units – and how Vivarail is looking to the future with new methods of propulsion. SOMEWHERE deep in rural Warwickshire, a former London Underground ‘D Stock’ driving car stands…
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£15 million boost to bring better rail journeys to the North East
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced £15 million of government investment to benefit passengers in the North East of England.
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