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Pioneers of steam power celebrated in ‘Before Rocket’
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When most people think about the birth of the steam locomotive, they think of Robert Stephenson’s famous Rocket – but that engine followed more than 20 years of development during the late Georgian era.
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Dartmoor Line services to return for first time in half a century
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Regular passenger services will return on a largely disused Dartmoor Line later this year as part of Government plans to reverse the Beeching cuts.
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PREVIEW: April issue of Steam Days magazine
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Steam nostalgia and railway history at its best, Steam Days is the monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts.
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Llangollen Railway: Plea to save Welsh heritage line
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A statement on March 1 sent shockwaves through the heritage sector when the Llangollen Railway PLC said it was insolvent to the extent of £350,000 and could no longer continue to trade legally.
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Help the Nene Valley Railway build a new engine shed – in 5 inch gauge!
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The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) is appealing for support to help complete the engine shed for its new 5ins gauge Wansford Miniature Railway. Expected to open during the 2021 season, the line will connect the play area with the NVR’s workshop, providing a welcome additional attraction on site as well as a training aid. Trackwork…
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Steam Days Magazine – 99p this weekend only!
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Get your hands on the March issue of Steam Days Magazine for 99p this weekend only!
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Virtual exhibition to mark 50 years since Horncastle’s railway closed
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A virtual exhibition will mark 50 years since the last train rolled out of Horncastle in Lincolnshire.
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Severn Valley Railway clarifies photo charters position
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The SVR suspended passes last year because of COVID-19, no photo charters took place last season or have been planned for the 2021 season.
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Locomotion No.1: Dispute over historic engine’s new home resolved
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A dispute over the future home of historic engine Locomotion No.1 has been resolved.
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Severn Valley Railway Spring Steam Up to go ahead as planned
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The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that its Spring Steam Up event will go ahead in April, although the railway will not be able to open in time for Easter as originally planned.
