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East Coast Freight Storm photo charter
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The Nene Valley Railway Wagon Group is offering a unique opportunity to join it for a photographic charter with A1 Class No 60163 Tornado.
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Search for Flying Scotsman’s next custodian begins
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The Science Museum Group has published an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to find Flying Scotsman’s new custodian.
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The story of ambulance trains in World War I
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The story of British-funded ‘ambulance’ trains, in use on the Continent during the ‘European War’. First published September and October 1915.
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B12 painting by award winning artist James Green
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A stunning painting depicting B12 8572 as it climbs Bethnal Green bank in 1932 has just been released by by artist James Green. The original painting took several months for James to complete and was produced entirely by hand using watercolours and acrylic inks, the level of detail is just breathtaking. Unsurprisingly, the original painting…
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Flying Scotsman plans for 2024 announced
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The National Railway Museum has announced that, after a busy centenary year in 2023, Flying Scotsman will start 2024 on static display at the museum in York.
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Bluebell Railway appoints its youngest ever steam locomotive driver
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Ben became the heritage line’s youngest ever driver on his 21st birthday.
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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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Flying Scotsman to see out centenary year at Locomotion museum
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The famous locomotive will end its centenary year with a visit to the Locomotion museum in Shildon.
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A Christmas railway ghost story: The Four-Fifteen Express by Amelia B. Edwards
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On an afternoon just before Christmas, a man finds himself sharing a train compartment with a man whom he later learns has been missing for 3 months.
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Man who won £1m on lottery phone game may buy steam train with winnings
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A man who won £1 million on the National Lottery says he is hoping to buy a steam train with his life-changing winnings.
