Over 3,000 people attended the opening of the new Avoca Railway Station.
Category: Railway history
The woman who gave us miniature railway models
Self-taught engineer and writer Lillian “Curly” Lawrence revolutionised miniature railways, transforming an exclusive craft into a hobby enjoyed by millions while overcoming extraordinary barriers.
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Researching Railway History
PhD researcher, Wendy O’Neill, concludes this series of blogs by giving advice about how fellow researchers can explore more railway history.
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Railway 200—Stories of Reinvention and Renewal: Seaton Tramway
PhD researcher, Wendy O’Neill, continues her series with the story of the reinvention and renewal of Seaton Tramway.
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Rail Reinvention in Liverpool Part 2: Seaforth Container Terminal Branch
PhD researcher, Wendy O’Neill, continues her examination of the reuse of abandoned rail across Merseyside.
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Rail Reinvention in Liverpool Part 1: Merseyrail Electrics
As part of the Railway 200 celebrations, PhD researcher, Wendy O’Neill, examines staff magazines held in our collection to explore the reuse of abandoned rail across Merseyside.
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Braille 200
PhD researcher Tilly Guthrie highlights that this year marks not only 200 years of the railways, but also of the invention of Braille.
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Remembering Fallen Railway Workers
As Remembrance Sunday approaches, Senior Library and Archive Assistant Peter Thorpe highlights how railway companies commemorated fallen railway workers from the First World War.
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