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  • Roads To Rail this weekend

    Roads To Rail this weekend

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    Dedicated Swanage Railway volunteers are to stage a nostalgic fundraising steam rally this weekend – bringing the Isle of Purbeck to life with evocative re-creations of a bygone age.

  • Your gallery: Steam at Swanage

    Your gallery: Steam at Swanage

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    Here is a collection of excellent railway photograph submitted by the Heritage Railway community this week (8 – 14 June). Swanage Steam Gala by Kevin Chick Here are some photos from the Swanage Steam Gala on Saturday 8th June 2024. These were taken just outside Swanage station. 34070 Manston at The Swanage Railway by Duncan…

  • ‘Series of unfortunate events’ couldn’t stop Spa Valley Railway’s steam weekend

    ‘Series of unfortunate events’ couldn’t stop Spa Valley Railway’s steam weekend

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    Gala successes are the result of untold hours and months of planning that culminate in a few final days of hard graft and fun. Owen Hayward reports in words and pictures on a visit to the Spa Valley Railway’s gala, where, despite being faced with a series of unfortunate events in the days immediately beforehand,…

  • Issue 320

    Issue 320

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    With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 320 of Heritage Railway magazine.

  • Surprises in store as KESR reveals further plans for 50th anniversary gala

    Surprises in store as KESR reveals further plans for 50th anniversary gala

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    With not long to go until its June 1/2 golden anniversary gala weekend, the Kent & East Sussex Railway has announced additional details which includes the presence of two main line locomotives on the Rother Valley Railway section. Joining the previously-announced BR Class 7 Pacific No. 70000 Britannia to operate shuttles from Robertsbridge to Northbridge…

  • Your gallery: Swanage Diesel Gala, ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’, South Devon Railway & more

    Your gallery: Swanage Diesel Gala, ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’, South Devon Railway & more

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    Here is a collection of excellent railway photography submitted by the Heritage Railway community this week (11- 17 May).

  • Steam to Mountsorrel

    Steam to Mountsorrel

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    Join the Great Central Railway for an unforgettable journey at its Steam to Mountsorrel event between May 29 and June 2. Experience the magic of steam travel, riding behind the iconic Hunslet Austerity No. 18 and Class 10 D4067, both making a rare appearance for enthusiasts. A spokesperson said: “Don’t miss this unique opportunity. It’s…

  • Issue 319

    Issue 319

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    With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 319 of Heritage Railway magazine.

  • Lewin takes important HRA role 

    Lewin takes important HRA role 

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    The longest serving general manager in heritage rail has been appointed vice-chair of the Heritage Railway Association.   Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways General Manager Paul Lewin took on the role during mid-April, replacing Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society President (and former North Yorkshire Moors Railway Chief Executive) Chris Price.   Paul has been running the FfWHR, the…

  • Tiny takeover at the Severn Valley Railway

    Tiny takeover at the Severn Valley Railway

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    The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the wonderful world of model railways this weekend.

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