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Harz steam loco gets stuck in snow!
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A GERMAN steam train became stuck in snow 3,675ft up a mountain on January 8 – a very rare and unusual occurrence. Harzer Schmalspurbahnen’s 10.25 from Wernigerode to Brocken, hauled by 2-10-2T No. 99 234 (99 7234) with five carriages, became marooned at the summit station as the weather deteriorated rapidly when snow storms struck. As…
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Bahamas test run throws up ‘unexpected problems’
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A light test run for ‘Jubilee’ 4-6-0 No. 45596 Bahamas threw up a couple of unexpected problems.
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HS2 seeking contractors for Curzon Street project
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Up to four bidders will be shortlisted in the spring for the design and build deal.
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Electric trains reach Newbury
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Electric stopping trains are now serving Newbury and local stations to Reading.
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‘Polar Express’ success spurs Vintage Trains to bigger things for 2019
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THE incredible success of running ‘Polar Express’ services on the main line between Birmingham Moor Street and Tyseley has led Vintage Trains (VT) to outline an ambitious programme of steam specials and other charter possibilities for 2019. What is also remarkable is just two months before the ‘Polar Express’ specials started, VT was granted its…
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Crewe’s June open day to have more than 30 exhibits
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Expected line-up of more than 30 locomotives and units.
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Feature | Spotlight on Les Nixon’s 70 years behind the lens
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He took his first train photograph in 1949 and is still active on the lineside today.
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The Evans return to Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
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Heritage Railway magazine deputy editor returned ‘home’ to his native Mid Wales.
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Your Gallery | Double header steaming north at Tebay
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David Satterthwaite sent in this super picture of 61306 Mayflower & 35018 British India Line.
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It’s a breeze as Alstom and Eversholt Rail unveil hydrogen train for UK
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ALSTOM and Eversholt Rail have unveiled plans to re-engineer a number of Class 321 EMUs to run on hydrogen. The first units could be in service by 2021. Following Alstom’s successful introduction of the ‘Coradia’ iLint hydrogen trains in Germany, there is a focus to create a similar train in the UK, and the two…
