Podcasts
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The Railway Magazine’s editors meet for the 125th anniversary of the first issue
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This month marks 125 years since the first issue of The Railway Magazine was published in July 1897. In this special podcast episode, we reunite every living editor and the current deputy editor of The Railway Magazine to mark the occasion. Enjoy this hour-long discussion of the history of the magazine, the formative events it’s…
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Ghost Trains: A discovery of the UK’s forgotten railway networks
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In this new Railway Hub video, Ben visits Kirton Lindsey Railway Station and Brigg Railway Station in Lincolnshire, two known ‘ghost stations’.
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Discover the mystery of the Nazi Gold Train…
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In this episode of the In Training Podcast, we explore the possibility that there’s a missing train full of gold hidden below a former Nazi command post at Ksiaz Castle.
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Podcast: Azuma – Train of the future
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This year, LNER launched the new Hitachi-built Class 800 Azuma express trains – due to replace their entire fleet by summer 2020. Railway Magazine Editor Chris Milner, visits the factory in County Durham where the train is being manufactured. Find out the entire process of how the ‘brain of the train’ gets wired in, how…
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Podcast: A taste of the Severn Valley on the footplate
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Gareth Evans recalls his half-day footplate experience course on the Severn Valley Railway.
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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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Podcast: Southern Steam Revival
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Editor Brian Sharpe and Steam newbie Ian Mills join Alex Lewczuk for another Railway Hub Podcast, featuring comment on photography, Darjeeling and Winston Churchill amongst many other delights.
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Podcast: The Great Goodbye
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Welcome to episode three of The Railway Hub podcast. In this episode, Alex Lewczuk speaks to Geoff Thompson, Brian Sharpe and Robin Jones about the hype surrounding the Great Goodbye at Locomotion – The National Railway Museum at Shildon. Plus an EXCLUSIVE interview with Tim Godfrey, grandson of the one and only Sir Nigel Gresley!…
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Podcast: East Coast Giants
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Welcome to episode two of The Railway Hub podcast. In this episode, Alex Anthony-Lewczuk speaks to Editor of Heritage Railway Robin Jones at Barrow Hill Roundhouse. Joining us to discuss the East Coast Giants is Tim Godfrey, grandson of the eminent Sir Nigel Gresley. Please send feedback to [email protected]
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Podcast: Settle and Carlisle
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Welcome to episode one of The Railway Hub podcast. In this episode, Deputy Editor of Heritage Railway Brian Sharpe along with Alex Anthony-Lewczuk and Geoff Thompson discuss the history of the Settle & Carlisle line. They are joined by Pete Shaw, Vice President of Friends of the Settle-Carlisle line. Please send feedback to [email protected]
