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Iconic railways from a bygone era – Climb aboard on the Isle of Man
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If you appreciate rail travel from yesteryear, where every journey affords you the time to savour the scenery, then it’s time to embark on the Isle of Man’s train network. This atmospheric Island in the Irish Sea arguably has the richest transport heritage in the world, boasting some of the most iconic – and…
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See the best of Britain aboard a special excursion train!
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Many people associate a train journey with their daily commute to work, very much a ‘grudge purchase’ and hardly a memorable experience. We’re here to show that, on board a private excursion train with like-minded travelling companions, things are very different. There really is a pleasurable side to rail travel and it’s here ready for…
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From the archive: “The Big Four” of the New Railway Era
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First published 100 years ago this year, this article reported on the changes that came about following the grouping of 120 small companies into four big companies – and coined the nickname “The Big Four”!
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Book of the week: Steaming through the Yorkshire Dales
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Our book pick this week is Ray Fincham’s fascinating look at the world of steam in the Yorkshire Dales.
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A Christmas railway ghost story: The Four-Fifteen Express by Amelia B. Edwards
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On an afternoon just before Christmas, a man finds himself sharing a train compartment with a man whom he later learns has been missing for 3 months.
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Departing Platform 9¾ – Here’s our top 10 Hogwarts Express videos
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Whether you’re a wizard or a mere Muggle, the Jacobite’s allure remains irresistible. Let’s hope that safety and magic find a harmonious balance, allowing this enchanting locomotive to continue its timeless voyage.
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How the Caledonian Railway Diesel Group is protecting its impressive diesel fleet
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The Caledonian Railway Diesel Group goes about its business with little fuss, but is responsible for an impressive collection of diesel locomotives, with the railway investing heavily in facilities to support ongoing restoration and maintenance. Andy Coward headed north to find out more.
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Book of the week: Railways Through the Ages
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Our latest book of the week pick is the fascinating history book Railways Through the Ages by John Legg and Ian Peaty.
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From the archive: The Glory Years of BR Steam
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From The Railway Magazine, December 2005: At Nationalisation, the GWR feared it would lose its unique character, but as it turned out, those worries weren’t to be realised for more than a decade and the 1950s and early ‘60s thus proved to be the era of the ‘Great Western Region’!
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Modelling basics: A decision on size
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Model railways, as the name implies, are based on small-scale representations of the real thing, so the choice for new modellers is the actual model’s scale.
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