Diesel
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Snowdon Mountain Railway to return to the summit for the first time since 2019
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The railway’s summit service will recommence and Hafod Eryri, the summit visitor center, will reopen later this year.
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Here today, Gronk tomorrow – 70 years of English Electric
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To celebrate 70 years of the British Railways’ English Electric diesel electric shunters (later designated Class 08) we present a selection of images of these heroic machines.
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Mixed Traction Gala at GWSR this weekend
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The GWSR’s four operational steam locomotives and three heritage diesel locomotives will be operating at a ‘showcase’ event this weekend.
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Second SVR Autumn Diesel Bash guest confirmed
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The Severn Valley Railway will welcome a Class 56 locomotive from the main line to its Autumn Diesel Bash, courtesy of GB Railfreight.
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The Ludgershall branch in the diesel era
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David Lindsell returns with final instalment of his three-part series covering the history of the Ludgershall branch. This covers other special trains, engineering trains and maintenance specials, redundant stock storage, and preservation, along with a report on a depot visit that took place in 1998.
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Book of the Week: Diesel Dawn 6 – Brush Type 2S
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This week’s book pick is the sixth installment in Gavin Glenister’s Diesel Dawn series.
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Book of the Week: STRATFORD DEPOT LOCOMOTIVES
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Photographer Roger Rounce’s Stratford Depot Locomotives is packed with stunning images and a must-read for rail enthusiasts.
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A rallying call on Yorkshire Day
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Today is Yorkshire Day, and a trio of heritage railways organisations are using this to call upon the public’s support by visiting a heritage railway this summer – amid a series of challenges affecting heritage railways throughout the UK.
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Elizabeths go free at the Severn Valley Railway’s Jubilee event
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To honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is allowing free travel to everyone called Elizabeth throughout its special four-day celebratory event in early June.
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Book of the Week: The Rise and Fall of King Coal
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This week’s Book of the Week tells the fascinating story of the UK’s ‘black diamonds’ from their origins to their role as the fuel that fired the Industrial Revolution: The Rise and Fall of King Coal…