Heritage Railway
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Step towards No. 563 returning to steam
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A unique Victorian steam locomotive has been re-wheeled in “a hugely significant milestone” towards restoring the historic engine to full working order and returning it to steam for the first time since 1948.
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Only 174 days to go…
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The sun may be shining and summer holidays on many people’s minds, but it’s never too early to line up some festive family fun, says the SVR.
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Metropolitan No.1 overhaul update and appeal
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Built in 1898, Metropolitan No.1 is the sole surviving example of the E-Class 0-4-4 designed by the Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Metropolitan Railway T. F. Clark, for use on the Baker Street to Verney Junction service.
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Severn Valley Railway supports Red Cross Ukrainian Crisis Appeal
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The Severn Valley Railway is adding its support to the Ukrainian Crisis Appeal that’s being run by the Red Cross.
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Trams running again at Crich
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Following essential safety work, the vintage trams at Crich Tramway Village are running again.
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Three new railway titles available on Mortons Books
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Three new railway titles are now available to buy on the Mortons Books website – Railwaymen of the Welsh Valleys 1914-1967 Vol 2; More Memories of a Didcot Apprentice; and Stratford Depot Locomotives in the Eighties and Nineties
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Preview: Issue 294 of Heritage Railway magazine
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First test train runs into new Llangollen Corwen station; Swanage diesel gala comeback; and Moorsline tram Lucie returns home to Brussels for museum anniversary. You don’t want to miss Issue 294 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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Great Central Railway goes digital with its ticketing system
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Nutickets, an event technology company, has partnered with Great Central Railway (GCR), Britain’s only double track mainline heritage railway.
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Elizabeth II’s purple reign!
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The SVR’s jubilee celebrations opened in style with the public renaming of locomotive No. 34027 as Elizabeth II – with unmissable purple livery.
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Visit Ecclesbourne Valley Railway this month for mixed traction action
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The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is hosting a showcase for home fleet of steam and diesel locomotives operating to a special timetable for June 17-19 weekend.
