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Fears for the future of model railways as Warley National Model Railway Exhibition closes ‘for the forseeable future’
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The cancellation of the long-running event, alongside the closure of a major modelling retailer, has been blamed on a lack of young people taking up the hobby.
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On this day in 1863 – the London Underground was opened
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Since its inception in 1863, the London Underground has become synonymous with the city and its landmarks, transport across the capital as well as the absolute silence on board any of its trains. To celebrate 161 years of this Great British institution, we’re taking a look at some of the key moments in the long…
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HS2 boss admits project could cost up to £66.6 billion
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The estimated cost of building HS2 between London and Birmingham has soared to as much as £66.6 billion, MPs heard.
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Hattons Model Railways announces closure after 77 years
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Hattons Model Railway has announced that it will cease trading, and launched a closing down sale.
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The history of GWR’s ‘Castle’ Class, from design to preservation
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Celebrating the GWR’s ‘Castle’ Class, which entered service over 100 years ago in August 1923.
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Iconic railways from a bygone era – Climb aboard on the Isle of Man
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If you appreciate rail travel from yesteryear, where every journey affords you the time to savour the scenery, then it’s time to embark on the Isle of Man’s train network. This atmospheric Island in the Irish Sea arguably has the richest transport heritage in the world, boasting some of the most iconic – and…
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Celebrating 50 Years of Rail Holidays where the Journey Began
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Rail Tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel will mark its milestone 50th anniversary year in 2024 with a special celebratory tour to Switzerland – the destination of its very first escorted tour in 1974 – complete with the original tour leaders! The company’s founder Alan Heywood established the rail tour company while working as Traffic and Commercial…
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See the best of Britain aboard a special excursion train!
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Many people associate a train journey with their daily commute to work, very much a ‘grudge purchase’ and hardly a memorable experience. We’re here to show that, on board a private excursion train with like-minded travelling companions, things are very different. There really is a pleasurable side to rail travel and it’s here ready for…
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Cross-Channel services suspended in surprise strike
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All Cross-Channel rail services were suspended on Thursday due to an unexpected strike in France, disrupting tens of thousands of journeys.
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From the archive: “The Big Four” of the New Railway Era
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First published 100 years ago this year, this article reported on the changes that came about following the grouping of 120 small companies into four big companies – and coined the nickname “The Big Four”!
