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  • Video: Stunning drone footage of the Snowdon Mountain Railway

    Video: Stunning drone footage of the Snowdon Mountain Railway

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    With the exception of two World Wars, Snowdon Mountain Railway has run uninterrupted since 1896. It has even been used to help mountain rescue teams working on Snowdon. Offering both a heritage steam service and traditional diesel locomotives, visitors can experience and enjoy the spectacular Welsh mountain scenery just as the Victorians would have done…

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  • British locomotives abroad: the definitive guide

    British locomotives abroad: the definitive guide

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    Since 1999, British diesel and electric locomotives have worked in various parts of Europe for a variety of reasons. In this definitive and exclusive feature Anthony Sayer tells the story of what worked where and when – and what locos are still abroad.

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  • Situation vacant: Network Rail, Timetable Planner, Milton Keynes

    Situation vacant: Network Rail, Timetable Planner, Milton Keynes

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    Timetable Planner £24,000 Milton Keynes Ref: IRC2114739 Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we’re involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. Network Rail own…

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  • Ribble Steam Railway – Front of House Manager

    Ribble Steam Railway – Front of House Manager

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    Ribble Steam Railway is looking to recruit a Front of House Manager to lead our existing team of predominantly volunteer Front of House, and Museum staff. Your experience and skills mean you will confidently motivate, support, and inspire others to high standards. You will be an excellent communicator, engaging with all our volunteers. Your ability…

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  • April 2018

    April 2018

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    Headline News GloucsWarks opens to Broadway, Lottery cash for SVR viaduct, Blackpool North reopening delayed, First TPE ‘Nova 3’ set on test in Czech Republic, Heavy snow causes widespread rail disruption, ScotRail Class 385s delayed again, First automatic run for Thameslink Class 700, GWR ‘Castle’ HST debut. Track Record The Railway Magazine’s monthly news digest…

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  • Sir William McAlpine

    Sir William McAlpine

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    THE railway movement is mourning the death of Sir William McAlpine who died on March 4 after a short illness, at the age of 82. Director of the McAlpine construction firm, Sir William (known to most as Bill) was a great supporter of the railways, particularly the preservation movement. He became the saviour of A3…

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  • March 2018 Issue Delayed

    March 2018 Issue Delayed

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    Due to the inclement weather conditions the March 2018 issue of The Railway Magazine is running late. Subject to an improving picture with the weather we hope to see it posted early next week. We thank you for your patience throughout this extreme weather situation.

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  • 1st Take… your first choice

    1st Take… your first choice

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    If you’re looking for a fascinating DVD, book or expertise on how to transfer cine film to disc, the team at 1st Take is the one to call. The company has hundreds of great products, including a host of railway and transport titles. You can take advantage of the personal shopper service for those rare…

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  • June 2000: Royal Train damaged after guard fires two shots while Queen sleeps

    June 2000: Royal Train damaged after guard fires two shots while Queen sleeps

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    In an extraordinary incident a guard fired two bullets aboard the Royal Train on June 15, 2000. The shots damaged one of the Mk2 support vehicles, with the bullets striking the coach’s floor and table. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were asleep in the train at the time. The mishap occurred at 05.30 while…

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  • Richboro passes boiler exam in time for Aln Valley’s Christmas treat

    Richboro passes boiler exam in time for Aln Valley’s Christmas treat

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    It’s all systems go as the Aln Valley Railway gears up for the festive season. On Friday, November 24, Richboro, AVR’s resident locomotive, passed her boiler exam due to the hard work of the volunteers at the railway and it will be kept very busy over Christmas in Northumberland. The railway’s Christmas specials, which start on December…

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