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New 2019/2020 Mortons Books catalogue released
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The Mortons Books catalogue showcases a wide range of topics from railway, military and aviation history to consumer issues, hobbies, crime and politics.
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Should passengers be compensated for travelling on outdated Pacer trains?
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Political leaders are demanding Northern Rail compensates passengers who are forced to use outdated Pacer trains.
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Zillertal makes its UK debut at W&LLR gala
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‘U’ CLASS 0-6-2T No. 2 Zillertal, from Austria’s Zillertalbahn line, made its debut in Mid-Wales as the star of the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway’s (WLLR) August 30-September 1 steam gala. Newly overhauled in Austria, Zillertal arrived at Llanfair on August 13. A detailed boiler examination to satisfy the WLLR’s boiler inspectors was required, necessitating a…
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Good craic on Steam Dreams’ ‘Emerald Isle’ luxury charter
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BRITISH railtour operator Steam Dreams returned to Ireland during September with its multi-day ‘Emerald Isle Craic Express’. The charter was operated in conjunction with the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI). The RPSI’s Dublin-based Cravens set was given the luxury treatment to bring it up to Pullman standards, including carpets, curtains, table lamps and antimacassars.…
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UK Railway News Round-up
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This week, Extinction Rebellion come under fire after causing disruptions at Canning Town station in east London, and a child dies from serious injuries on railway tracks in Merseyside.
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Waleswood joins Chasewater line fleet
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HUDSWELL, Clarke 0-4-0ST Waleswood (750/1906) has joined the Chasewater Railway’s operating fleet on long-term loan after more than 30 years out of action. The former Waleswood Colliery locomotive transferred from its restoration base at the Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust to Chasewater on September 1, having spent the last three years undergoing a major overhaul by…
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Extinction Rebellion rethink public transport disruption after London Underground scenes
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Extinction Rebellion organisers will reflect on future plans after an activist was dragged to the ground from the top of a Tube train in east London.
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Lambton No. 29 ready for North Yorks Moors gala
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EX-Lambton, Hetton & Joicey Collieries Kitson 0-6-2T No. 29 (4263/1904) was undergoing final painting at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Grosmont works in mid-September prior to its appearance at the railway’s Autumn Steam Gala. The latest version of the LH&JC livery is more historically accurate than the loco’s previous guise, with the Lambton Locomotives Trust having…
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Two Listers return to action
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NEWLY restored petrol Lister 3834/1931 ran for the first time in preservation at Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum’s August 26 railway gala. The dismantled components were acquired by Brian Faulkner two years ago. Contrasting with his previous immaculate Lister restorations, 3834/1931 has been completed in ‘working clothes’ condition. This is the fifth Lister Mr Faulkner has…
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Leeds-built locos show their mettle at Blaenavon gala
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LOCOMOTIVES from two of Leeds best-known manufacturers stole the show at the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway’s (P&BR) gala on September 13-15. The event also included a homecoming of sorts for one of the participants. The Built in Leeds-themed event provided a formal ‘welcome to the fleet’ to ex-East Moors Steelworks (Cardiff) Hunslet ‘48150’ class 0-6-0ST…
