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Abellio awarded East Midlands franchise – after DfT disqualifies Stagecoach
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A decision by the Department for Transport (DfT) to award the East Midlands rail franchise to Abellio in the face of the disqualification of incumbent Stagecoach could have far reaching effects on rail franchising. The decision could lead to the Virgin Trains name disappearing, company founder Sir Richard Branson has admitted. .@VirginTrains can’t accept a…
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Podcast: Rocket, Rainhill and the Stephensons’ Legacy
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Join Chris Milner and historian Dr Michael Bailey as they explore the legacy of the Rainhill Trials.
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What’s in the Shops: Accurascale goes large with O-gauge hoppers
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Accurascale has now released a finely detailed O-gauge version.
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City of Wells sold to East Lancashire Railway after £320k fundraising success
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Brighton-built ‘West Country’ Light Pacific No. 34092 City of Wells can officially call the East Lancashire Railway its permanent home.
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Gertrude leaves Wales to join Leighton Buzzard fleet
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The Andrew Barclay 0-6-0T Gertrude was relocated to Leighton Buzzard Railway in late-February.
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New locomotive destined for Groudle Glen Railway
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A new 2ft-gauge Bagnall ‘Sipat’-design 0-4-0ST locomotive is set for Groudle Glen Railway after its unveiling last month.
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First three-coach train as Somerset & Dorset gets £500k legacy
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The Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust at Midsomer Norton has been left a legacy of more than £500,000 by one of its longest supporters.
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Your Gallery | 7F 2-8-0 53808 drifts down the grade
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With the Quantock Hills as a backdrop, 7F 2-8-0 53808 drifts past Heathfield Farm.
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Your Gallery | LNER A1 Pacific No. 60163
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“After being held for a London-bound Virgin Pendolino service, the new build Peppercorn Pacific, 60163 Tornado departed Carnforth loop en-route to Crewe.”
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Watch the moment West Somerset Railway reopens for 2019 season
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VIDEO: Witness the opening of the West Somerset Railway following a 3-month absence.
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