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  • UK railway news roundup

    UK railway news roundup

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    This week, researchers announce they have solved an early railway mystery regarding the Hetton locomotive, plus heritage railways begin to reopen their doors!

  • Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway reopens after COVID-19 closure

    Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway reopens after COVID-19 closure

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    The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is now open daily – following months of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Two hybrid locomotives unveiled as Snowdon Mountain Railway reopens

    Two hybrid locomotives unveiled as Snowdon Mountain Railway reopens

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    The world’s first rack and pinion hybrid locomotives join the fleet at Snowdon Mountain Railway as the attraction reopens following COVID-19 lockdown.

  • Avanti West Coast release Tales from the Track film series

    Avanti West Coast release Tales from the Track film series

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    Avanti West Coast has released a new video giving people an insider-look from the unique viewpoint of a train driver.

  • Churnet Valley Railway announces planned reopening

    Churnet Valley Railway announces planned reopening

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    Churnet Valley Railway has announced they will be operating services again from the August 1, in line with government guidance.

  • Researchers solve long-standing myth of the Hetton locomotive

    Researchers solve long-standing myth of the Hetton locomotive

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    Researchers have solved one of the longest standing early railway mysteries that disproves claims linking a Hetton Colliery locomotive to George Stephenson.

  • Check out this railway photography masterclass

    Check out this railway photography masterclass

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    Significant technical advances in digital cameras and lens quality has made railway photography images previously thought impossible, possible.

  • Exbury Gardens chuffed to have its steam railway back on track for passengers

    Exbury Gardens chuffed to have its steam railway back on track for passengers

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    TICKETS PLEASE! The popular Rhododendron Line steam railway at Exbury Gardens is now open to visitors.

  • Nine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at

    Nine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at

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    While some heritage lines have yet to recommence their regular train operation, they have reopened their refreshment facilities. If you fancy a day out which also supports a heritage railway – perhaps combining it with a walk or cycle ride – why not call in for a cuppa, a pint or piece of cake or…

  • Railways returning to action!

    Railways returning to action!

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    It’s been a long time coming, but the main 2020 season for a number of Britain’s heritage railways and attractions is springing into action following the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Therefore, we thought we’d bring you a list in alphabetical order of which venues are operating and when they’re set to recommence. Note however,…

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