Heritage Railway

  • 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.

  • Full steam ahead for NYMR gala

    Full steam ahead for NYMR gala

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    The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has confirmed that next month’s Annual Steam Gala will feature a full steam locomotive programme.

  • Fourth guest added to Severn Valley’s Autumn Steam Gala

    Fourth guest added to Severn Valley’s Autumn Steam Gala

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    A fourth guest has been added to the roster – a locomotive that can’t run on the 16-mile line!

  • PREVIEW: ISSUE 297 OF HERITAGE RAILWAY MAGAZINE

    PREVIEW: ISSUE 297 OF HERITAGE RAILWAY MAGAZINE

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    New lease signals a fresh start for Alford Valley; Talyllyn celebrates contributions of its female volunteers; and Steam Dreams plans nine-day Irish tour for May 2023. You don’t want to miss issue 297 of Heritage Railway magazine.

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