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  • FLYING SCOTSMAN Print

    FLYING SCOTSMAN Print

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    Sam Hewitt

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    There are many superb images of Flying Scotsman, be they watercolours, photographs or models, but this one is special. Painted in 1975 by renowned artist David Weston, it was presented as a gift to Bruce Lounds, a friend of David’s, and has been kept out of public view for years until now. A stunning painting,…

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  • Grouping Britain’s Railways: Creating the ‘Big Four’ in 1923

    Grouping Britain’s Railways: Creating the ‘Big Four’ in 1923

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    Sam Hewitt

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    By A J Mullay DESPITE being one of the most significant events in the history of Britain’s railways, surprisingly little has been written about the circumstances that led to the Grouping of 1923, creating the ‘Big Four’ regional giants. In this fascinating new book, A J Mullay draws together a wide range of contemporary sources,…

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  • Station lights on, but no one at home

    Station lights on, but no one at home

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    Sam Hewitt

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    WHILE out and about on my travels, I noticed the station lights were on at Thorne South at midday on a gloriously sunny October 8. Back home, I notified Northern trains via their Facebook page and attached a photograph for their information. They thanked me for notifying them and advised their station team would be…

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  • ‘INN’ and OUT, UP and DOWN, ROUND and ROUND

    ‘INN’ and OUT, UP and DOWN, ROUND and ROUND

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    Sam Hewitt

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    For this month’s Practice & Performance, John Heaton FCILT uses some of his holiday time to sample Austrian ‘Railjet’ services in the Tyrol, as well as tourist steam services in one of Europe’s most beautiful countries. The Siemens ‘Taurus’ Bo-Bo electric locomotive certainly looked sleek as it stood at the head of its ‘Railjet’ service…

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  • GHOST STORY: Late turn on ‘The Lanky’

    GHOST STORY: Late turn on ‘The Lanky’

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    Sam Hewitt

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    This year our annual ghost story has been written by Robert Lumb November 1952 The station waiting room was cold during the summer months, but now in the late-November evening the cold was penetrating even when wearing the heaviest of coats. A fire was burning in the hearth with a weak flame at the head…

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  • Nodding Along: The ‘Pacer’ Story – Part 3

    Nodding Along: The ‘Pacer’ Story – Part 3

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Gary Boyd-Hope concludes his profile of the ‘Pacers’ and their antecedents with a look at the Walter Alexander-built Class 143s and 144s, and talks to people within the industry about the important role the type has played in keeping Britain’s passengers moving. AFTER the introduction of the BRE-Leyland Class 141s in September 1983, and the…

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  • An Edwardian gem

    An Edwardian gem

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    Sam Hewitt

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    The restoration of NER petrol Autocar to working order has taken many readers by surprise, some apparently unaware such a vehicle even existed. Chris Milner visited Stephen Middleton, who bought the derelict shell of the 1903 vehicle, and has overseen a dedicated team of experts during its lengthy restoration. WHEN you first set eyes on…

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  • PTG Tours: Celebrating 20 years of holiday expertise

    PTG Tours: Celebrating 20 years of holiday expertise

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    Sam Hewitt

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    This established UK-based company offers ‘general interest rail, nature and culture’ and a separate programme of ‘enthusiast’ holidays from the UK using rail travel as a theme. Comfort, enjoyment, leisurely days and friendship are the secrets of their success. They specialise in countries and areas not covered by other operators. The company is one of…

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  • Siemens to build fleet of Underground trains

    Siemens to build fleet of Underground trains

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Siemens was awarded the contract in June, but it was put on hold following a legal challenge by Bombardier, Hitachi and Alstom.

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  • Converted Class 769s set for Northern debut in New Year

    Converted Class 769s set for Northern debut in New Year

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    Sam Hewitt

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    TESTING of Class 769 ‘Flex’ bi-mode trains converted from former Thameslink Class 319s has now reached an advanced stage, with production of sets for Northern, Transport for Wales and GWR set to ramp up over the coming months. The two pre-production sets – Nos. 769434 and 769456 – have been undergoing dynamic testing at the Great Central…

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