Heritage Railway

  • Daughter of man who saved Flying Scotsman from the scrapheap to visit UK

    Daughter of man who saved Flying Scotsman from the scrapheap to visit UK

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    The daughter of the man who saved the record-breaking Flying Scotsman from being cut up for scrap is to make a pilgrimage to the UK from her home in Portugal, to ride behind the world’s most famous steam locomotive.

  • The many peaks of Peak Rail

    The many peaks of Peak Rail

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    Peak Rail was formed with the aim of reconnecting Buxton to Matlock by rail following the controversial closure of the Midland line linking them. While a northern push towards Bakewell remains a clear aspiration, the heritage line is a flourishing base of several different heritage groups, reports John Titlow in words and pictures.

  • Leighton Buzzard Railway releases general sale Santa Special tickets

    Leighton Buzzard Railway releases general sale Santa Special tickets

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    The Leighton Buzzard Railway is delighted to announce that tickets for its 2022 Christmas season are now on general sale.

  • Mid-Norfolk Railway restructures its leadership team

    Mid-Norfolk Railway restructures its leadership team

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    The management of the Mid-Norfolk Railway (MNR) is to be restructured with new arrangements to be put in place for the beginning of 2023. As part of the plan, the post of general manager is to be made redundant on December 31. The Trust Council of the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust, which operates the line,…

  • Stanier’s super smoothie – the Turbomotive

    Stanier’s super smoothie – the Turbomotive

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    Hornby’s decision to recreate in OO scale some of Britain’s most famous one-off locomotives, including Gresley’s W1 4-6-4 and now Stanier’s geared turbine Pacific No. 6202, leads Pete Kelly to chart the history of the Turbomotive, with the help of some interesting archive photographs.

  • Autumn Heritage and Steam Railway events for the whole family

    Autumn Heritage and Steam Railway events for the whole family

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    The colder weather is settling in fast, and although the kids are back at school, we’re know you’ll be looking for plenty to do at the weekends and during half-term. Don’t forget, steam and heritage railways are open all year round.

  • Five favourite heritage railways in the UK

    Five favourite heritage railways in the UK

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    With over 150 heritage railways in the UK, it can be hard to know which one to visit first. Here’s a round up of some of our favourites, from the big names to some underrated gems.

  • Isambard Kingdom Brunel continuing to inspire generations

    Isambard Kingdom Brunel continuing to inspire generations

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    Engineering wizard Isambard Kingdom Brunel has continued to inspire and amaze generations long after his death in 1859.

  • Mid-Norfolk to run diesel weekend

    Mid-Norfolk to run diesel weekend

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    The Mid Norfolk Railway is to a run a busy Diesel weekend from September 23 to 25, featuring guest main line and heritage engines.

  • Conjuring up 1940s spirit

    Conjuring up 1940s spirit

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    The North Norfolk Railway’s Steam Back to The Forties weekend is set to return this weekend.

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