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From the archive: The death of Sir Nigel Gresley
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Originally published in June 1941, the year of his death, this archive article reflects on the life and career of Sir Nigel Gresley.
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Fundraising bid to get steam locomotive back on track after 75 years
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Railway fans have launched a £40,000 fundraising appeal to see a Victorian steam locomotive hauling passenger carriages for the first time in 75 years.
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Overnight running returns to the SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala
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The Severn Valley Railway will reintroduce overnight services as part of its Autumn Steam Gala this September.
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From the archive: The ‘Taliesin’ Project
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The bold move to replace an important part of the Festiniog Railway’s history by building a single Fairlie locomotive is well on course, backed by an enthusiastic influx of funds. From The Railway Magazine, February 1990.
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Flying Scotsman hauls Royal Train for centenary tour
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This morning, Flying Scotsman hauled the Royal Train into Pickering Heritage Railway Station as part of its centenary tour of the UK and to mark 50 years of North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
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Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway celebrate two milestones in one
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The heritage railway will be doubling-up with a celebration of two important milestones next week.
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From the archive: Cannon Street Station 1866-1966
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Originally published in two parts in The Railway Magazine – August and September 1966
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How does the SVR keeps its steam locomotives in good shape? Now’s your chance to find out
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Inside the motive power depot at Bridgnorth, SVR engineers maintain, overhaul and restore the railway’s steam locomotives. Usually, it all happens behind closed doors, but on selected weekends in June and July, that’s set to change.
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West Highland Railway celebrates its Centenary
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Welsh Highland Railway turns 100 this year, and tickets for its Centenary Celebrations are on sale now!
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4079 Pendennis Castle to visit Epping Ongar Railway in June
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Epping Ongar Railway has announced that Great Western Railway Castle class steam locomotive 4079 Pendennis Castle will visit its Steam Gala in June.
