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  • Team of railway modellers to building working layout in a weekend for charity

    Team of railway modellers to building working layout in a weekend for charity

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    Over the weekend of September 21/22, Heritage Railway staff writer Owen Hayward will be leading a team of railway modellers in an ambitious challenge to complete a working model railway layout in just two days. In a bid to promote how the hobby can be beneficial for your mental health, the team is also fundraising…

  • Behind the scenes at South Devon Railway

    Behind the scenes at South Devon Railway

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    To celebrate the nationwide Heritage Open Days event, South Devon Railway is allowing behind the scenes access to visitors on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15. This weekend offers a fantastic opportunity to see what is required to keep a heritage railway running, and is a fascinating day out for anyone with an interest in railways and engineering…

  • Britain’s biggest train firm warns of disruption due to ‘widespread IT issues’

    Britain’s biggest train firm warns of disruption due to ‘widespread IT issues’

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    Britain’s biggest train company has warned passengers to expect disruption due to “widespread IT issues”.

  • Flying Scotsman returns to Locomotion for summer festival

    Flying Scotsman returns to Locomotion for summer festival

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    Locomotion will host a spectacular six-week summer festival that includes a four-week visit from iconic locomotive Flying Scotsman.   

  • Diesels primed for feast of British Rail nostalgia at GWR gala

    Diesels primed for feast of British Rail nostalgia at GWR gala

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    The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway’s annual Summer Heritage Diesel Gala is all set to go this coming weekend with the diesel fleet firing on all cylinders for an action-packed July 12-14.

  • ‘Series of unfortunate events’ couldn’t stop Spa Valley Railway’s steam weekend

    ‘Series of unfortunate events’ couldn’t stop Spa Valley Railway’s steam weekend

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    Gala successes are the result of untold hours and months of planning that culminate in a few final days of hard graft and fun. Owen Hayward reports in words and pictures on a visit to the Spa Valley Railway’s gala, where, despite being faced with a series of unfortunate events in the days immediately beforehand,…

  • Surprises in store as KESR reveals further plans for 50th anniversary gala

    Surprises in store as KESR reveals further plans for 50th anniversary gala

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    With not long to go until its June 1/2 golden anniversary gala weekend, the Kent & East Sussex Railway has announced additional details which includes the presence of two main line locomotives on the Rother Valley Railway section. Joining the previously-announced BR Class 7 Pacific No. 70000 Britannia to operate shuttles from Robertsbridge to Northbridge…

  • Steam to Mountsorrel

    Steam to Mountsorrel

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    Join the Great Central Railway for an unforgettable journey at its Steam to Mountsorrel event between May 29 and June 2. Experience the magic of steam travel, riding behind the iconic Hunslet Austerity No. 18 and Class 10 D4067, both making a rare appearance for enthusiasts. A spokesperson said: “Don’t miss this unique opportunity. It’s…

  • Tiny takeover at the Severn Valley Railway

    Tiny takeover at the Severn Valley Railway

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    The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the wonderful world of model railways this weekend.

  • Model Railway Show returns to Wensleydale

    Model Railway Show returns to Wensleydale

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    Wensleydale Railway is once again hosting its three-day Model Railway Show over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

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