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Farewell Class 365
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May 2021 saw the withdrawal of the remaining active Class 365 units by Govia Thameslink Railway, and although there were hopes that they would find further use, disposal of the fleet began four months later. David Russell looks back at the history of the last units to be constructed at York Carriage Works.
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An Iconic Mark 1
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Creating a business converting former BR Mark 1 coaches for residential and leisure purposes was always going to be a challenge, but Armin Obrecht has almost completed his first conversion. Andy Coward met the Iconic Railway Coaches founder to find out more.
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Five favourite heritage railways in the UK
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With over 150 heritage railways in the UK, it can be hard to know which one to visit first. Here’s a round up of some of our favourites, from the big names to some underrated gems.
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Isambard Kingdom Brunel continuing to inspire generations
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Engineering wizard Isambard Kingdom Brunel has continued to inspire and amaze generations long after his death in 1859.
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Five things you didn’t know about Isambard Brunel
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Engineering great Isambard Kingdom Brunel has continued to inspire and influence generations of architects long after his death in 1859.
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The Brontës by rail
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Bob Gwynne, associate curator at the National Railway Museum, describes how the lives of the famous literary family the Brontës was intertwined with the pioneering days of the railway network, with their journeys providing a touchstone of what rail travel was like in those early days.
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Model rail layout includes LNER Azuma!
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We’ve found another model railway TikTok account and this one has 11 thousand followers – it’s no surprise when you see the layout and running trains.
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Model railway enthusiasts are all over TikTok
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Have you entered the world of TikTok? Well, we’ve found lots of model railway themed videos there, which provide plenty of tips and ideas for your model railway.
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Book of the week: Railwaymen of the Welsh Valleys vol. 2
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Our latest book of the week is Phil Williams’ fascinating follow up of steam days memories.
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Rail enthusiast content creators we’re loving right now
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With the rise of social media, it’s easier than ever to share your love of all things trains and gain a following. Here are some of the content creators we’re loving right now.
