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Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway reopens after COVID-19 closure
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The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is now open daily – following months of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Two hybrid locomotives unveiled as Snowdon Mountain Railway reopens
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The world’s first rack and pinion hybrid locomotives join the fleet at Snowdon Mountain Railway as the attraction reopens following COVID-19 lockdown.
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Avanti West Coast release Tales from the Track film series
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Avanti West Coast has released a new video giving people an insider-look from the unique viewpoint of a train driver.
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Churnet Valley Railway announces planned reopening
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Churnet Valley Railway has announced they will be operating services again from the August 1, in line with government guidance.
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Researchers solve long-standing myth of the Hetton locomotive
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Researchers have solved one of the longest standing early railway mysteries that disproves claims linking a Hetton Colliery locomotive to George Stephenson.
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Exbury Gardens chuffed to have its steam railway back on track for passengers
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TICKETS PLEASE! The popular Rhododendron Line steam railway at Exbury Gardens is now open to visitors.
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Nine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at
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While some heritage lines have yet to recommence their regular train operation, they have reopened their refreshment facilities. If you fancy a day out which also supports a heritage railway – perhaps combining it with a walk or cycle ride – why not call in for a cuppa, a pint or piece of cake or…
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Railways returning to action!
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It’s been a long time coming, but the main 2020 season for a number of Britain’s heritage railways and attractions is springing into action following the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Therefore, we thought we’d bring you a list in alphabetical order of which venues are operating and when they’re set to recommence. Note however,…
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UK railway news roundup
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After the latest government announcements, the heritage railway sector starts to wake up again after nearly four months of closures.
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Back by popular demand – New batch of O gauge class 50s revealed
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After the phenomenal response to Heljan’s first release of O gauge Class 50s in late-2019, the company has received many requests to produce more models in the most popular liveries.
