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The Ones That Got Away – On sale now!
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Some of Britain’s finest locomotives were unceremoniously scrapped long before anyone thought to preserve them. The Ones That Got Away tells their story.
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Early Experiments in Steam
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In less than 30 years at the beginning of the 19th century, steam engine technology went from stationary mining machines to powering the world’s first inter-city railway.
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Preservation focus: Forgotten Gems
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Mark Smithers considers several important examples of narrow gauge and industrial steam locomotives which are not currently in the forefront of public attention.
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Creating a corner of ‘Dava’
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Most of Ian Lamb’s railway modelling has been undertaken in order to encourage young people to take up the hobby and thus ensure the passing-on of skills.
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The story of Dr Patrick Ransome-Wallis
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We are looking at the great railway writers and artists of the 20th century, Robert Humm records the life of photographer Pat Ransome-Wallis.
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Crossrail: The story so far
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The boss of the company building Crossrail has confirmed the railway will not open next year and has run even further over budget.
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Must-read railway bookazines from just £5!
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Bookazines from Mortons Media, publisher of popular railway magazines, tell you everything you need to know about the history of the UK’s railways and locomotives.
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A1 Steam Locomotive Trust celebrates No. 60163 Tornado anniversary
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It’s 25 years since the construction of 101mph Peppercorn A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado.
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Five facts you need to know about 60163 Tornado steam locomotive
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Peppercorn A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado has helped revive the legacy of loco building in Darlington.
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The Railway Hub’s Model Guide
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Ahead of the much-anticipated Warley Exhibition that the NEC next month, here’s a selection of railway modelling companies that you should look out for.
