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  • World’s first-build heritage line to mark 60th anniversary

    World’s first-build heritage line to mark 60th anniversary

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    The 60th anniversary of the opening of the world’s first heritage railway to be built on a greenfield site by enthusiasts is to be celebrated on Saturday.

  • Model rail layout includes LNER Azuma!

    Model rail layout includes LNER Azuma!

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    We’ve found another model railway TikTok account and this one has 11 thousand followers – it’s no surprise when you see the layout and running trains.

  • Eurostar announces new boss to continue operator’s Covid recovery

    Eurostar announces new boss to continue operator’s Covid recovery

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    Cross-Channel train operator Eurostar has appointed a new chief executive as it continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Majority of Tube line services suspended due to worker strikes

    Majority of Tube line services suspended due to worker strikes

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    A strike by London Underground workers is disrupting travel across the capital.

  • Rail dispute could be prolonged ‘indefinitely’, warns RMT chief

    Rail dispute could be prolonged ‘indefinitely’, warns RMT chief

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    A union leader has warned the rail dispute could be prolonged “indefinitely” as the latest strike by thousands of workers caused travel chaos.

  • Class 28 special from Kernow

    Class 28 special from Kernow

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    A single ‘N’ gauge BR green Class 28 ‘Metrovick’ has been commissioned from Rapido Trains by Kernow Model Rail Centre representing No. D5702 which is the locomotive featured in Thomas the Tank Engine by the Rev W Awdry.

  • Hornby Mk.3 ‘bedz’ return

    Hornby Mk.3 ‘bedz’ return

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    Hornby Mk.3 sleeper coaches make a welcome return in two liveries including a good representation of InterCity ‘Swallow’ livery and the most up-to-date Caledonian Sleeper scheme of teal and white (with the original purple/blue of the underlying ScotRail livery showing on the coach ends).

  • Severn Valley steam services to restart

    Severn Valley steam services to restart

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    The Severn Valley Railway will return to operating steam-hauled passenger services from Wednesday.

  • Model railway enthusiasts are all over TikTok

    Model railway enthusiasts are all over TikTok

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    Have you entered the world of TikTok? Well, we’ve found lots of model railway themed videos there, which provide plenty of tips and ideas for your model railway.

  • Make it a December to remember at NYMR

    Make it a December to remember at NYMR

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    Tickets for the ever-popular Santa Special services at The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) are now live

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