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  • A Day in the Life of Southampton Maritime Freightliner Terminal

    A Day in the Life of Southampton Maritime Freightliner Terminal

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    To get an inside view of how a modern intermodal freight terminal operates, Rail Express was given exclusive all areas access at Freightliner’s Southampton Maritime Terminal for a full 12-hour day shift.

  • Book of the Week: Exeter’s Railways by David Mitchell

    Book of the Week: Exeter’s Railways by David Mitchell

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    Our first book of the week for 2023 is a fascinating ride into the history of rail travel in Exeter.

  • Anything goes at Talyllyn Railway

    Anything goes at Talyllyn Railway

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    Owen Hayward paid a visit to the Talyllyn Railway for the weekend where all the toys come out of the box.

  • What’s in store for Eastern Rail Services?

    What’s in store for Eastern Rail Services?

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    Richard Clinnick meets the Eastern Rail Services team and discovers what’s in store for the company.

  • Lancashire Glory: ELR’s autumn steam gala 2022

    Lancashire Glory: ELR’s autumn steam gala 2022

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    The East Lancashire Railway outdid itself by going one step further for its end-of-year steam event.

  • Here today, Gronk tomorrow – 70 years of English Electric

    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.

  • Meet trainspotting enthusiast and TikTok star, Francis Bourgeois

    Meet trainspotting enthusiast and TikTok star, Francis Bourgeois

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    Arianne Davey speaks to TikTok star Francis Bourgeois at the launch of his debut book, The Trainspotter’s Notebook, and uncovers a more traditional side to his rail enthusiasm.

  • Inside Leeds Midland Road

    Inside Leeds Midland Road

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    After No. 66503’s rededication ceremony (see previous page), Freightliner offered The RM team a tour of its Leeds servicing and repair facility, which features a maintenance shed, bogie shop, wheel lathe, fuelling shed, and sidings.

  • The Railway Hub Christmas Gift Guide 2022!

    The Railway Hub Christmas Gift Guide 2022!

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    Christmas is just around the corner, meaning it’s time to start present hunting again! Fortunately, we’ve made your life a little bit simpler with our exclusive Christmas Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic Railway picks, we’re sure there’s something for everyone…

  • Book of the week: Lament for a Branch Line

    Book of the week: Lament for a Branch Line

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    Our new book of the week is the latest release from David Hindle.

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