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The West Somerset Railway’s Spring Steam Gala is streaming now!

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October 29, 2024
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As our streaming library grows, we are pleased to announce that the West Somerset Railway’s Spring Steam Gala 2023 is the next to feature. This…

Staff at Lancashire station named as finalists for national award

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October 29, 2024
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Staff at one of the busiest railway stations in Lancashire are finalists in this year’s RailStaff Awards.

Where to see steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line in Kent this Thursday

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October 29, 2024
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35028 Clan Line will be out on the mainline this Thursday (31st October 2024), hauling another Belmond British Pullman tour. Departing London Victoria at 10:59,…

Early train boarding introduced at London Euston

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October 29, 2024
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The ‘Euston Rush’ is to be a thing of the past thanks to new boarding measures

B1 steam locomotive design revision allows for in-cab signalling

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October 29, 2024
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As part of its major overhaul, the 4-6-0 B1 class, no. 61264, is to have a new tender tank built.

B1 steam locomotive design revision allows for in-cab signalling

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October 29, 2024
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As part of its major overhaul, the 4-6-0 B1 class, no. 61264, is to have a new tender tank built.

Book Review: Electric Locomotives on Britain’s Railways by George Woods

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October 29, 2024
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This book shows the surprisingly large number of different types of electric locomotives on Britain’s railways and the variety of trains they hauled.

Major Disruption for Scottish rail services as police attend incident

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October 29, 2024
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ScotRail is advising passengers of major disruption this afternoon as police are dealing with an ongoing incident. Trains between Balloch and Airdrie, Dalmuir and Cumbernauld…

HST to be part of East Lancashire Railway DMU Gala

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October 29, 2024
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The world’s fastest diesel train – the InterCity 125 – is to appear at the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) in November.

Date set for improvement work at Stafford railway station

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October 28, 2024
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The approach and entrance to Stafford railway station are to get a makeover, with work beginning in January.