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Rare chance to go behind the scenes at the Severn Valley Railway
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The Severn Valley Railway is set to throw open its workshop doors to passengers as the 2022 season begins. The railway’s season opener Open House Weekend on 2nd and 3rd April will give visitors an opportunity to delve behind the scenes into areas that are rarely accessible to the public. A variety of unique experiences will put…
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Book of the Week: Settle & Carlise Revival
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The Settle & Carlisle railway runs across the roof of England, reaching the highest point on any mainline railway in the country, and carries both passenger services and freight traffic.
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Tender appeal just £5k off target
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A £25,000 appeal by the Swanage Railway Trust to help fund the restoration of the tender belonging to a unique Victorian T3 class steam locomotive is just £5000 short of its total.
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The Rocket Fleet
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How much further can a locomotive go in terms of acquiring ‘legendary’ status than having a succession of full-size replicas built?
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Teddies and kids go free this February half-term at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is offering free travel for children when they bring their favourite teddy bear friend along for a scenic ride on the iconic steam railway this February half-term.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway launches major volunteer campaign
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has launched a major volunteer recruitment campaign to fill hundreds of varied roles across the organisation, as it prepares for its 2022 season opening in April.
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Puffing Billy – the world’s oldest surviving steam locomotive
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It is not often the name of a railway locomotive becomes adopted as an everyday saying in the English language, but many believe that happened in the case of the world’s oldest surviving steam locomotive. Heritage Railway editor Robin Jones has the story.
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Plans for new £5.9m collection building go on display at Locomotion in Shildon
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The public are being invited to have their say on plans for a new £5.9m collection building at Locomotion in Shildon at a free exhibition being displayed this month.
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TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois signs with global talent agency
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Social media’s favourite trainspotter Francis Bourgeois has expressed his excitement as he signs with international talent agency YMU Group.
