Sam Hewitt

Heritage charities offer facilities to Network Rail during coronavirus period

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd April 2020

Didcot Railway Centre and Swindon Panel Society are helping Network Rail prepare for rail service delivery during the coronavirus outbreak.
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National Lottery Heritage Fund announces £50m emergency fund to support heritage sector

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd April 2020

UK’s biggest heritage funder unveils crisis funding and investment in digital skills for UK heritage affected by COVID-19.
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A2B Model Railways continues to support modellers during difficult times

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd April 2020

Although the shop is closed to the public, modelling store A2B Model Railways is doing everything to support modellers during these difficult times.
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Network Rail appeal for former signallers to keep vital rail services moving

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Sam Hewitt

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1st April 2020

Network Rail is appealing for former professional signallers across the country to help keep the railway running during the coronavirus crisis.
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UK railway news roundup

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Sam Hewitt

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27th March 2020

The coronavirus situation continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry as the UK faces lockdown. Services are slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are firmly in place and more events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup:
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Mortons Books launch brand new book catalogue brimming with new titles

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Sam Hewitt

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26th March 2020

The people who bring you The Railway Magazine, Heritage Railway and Rail Express have just launched their latest book catalogue – brimming with fantastic new titles to explore while you’re stuck at home.
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Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways in emergency appeal

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Sam Hewitt

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26th March 2020

The general manager of Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways is urgently appealing for public help, after the railway closes amid the coronavirus situation.
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Thieves target East Lancashire Railway after forced closure

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Sam Hewitt

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25th March 2020

Thieves have stolen up to £10,000 worth of brass and copper fittings from East Lancashire Railway, after a devastating weekend which saw it forced to close due to COVID-19.
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Industrial Locomotives & Railways of Wales

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Sam Hewitt

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25th March 2020

By Gordon Edgar THE ‘Industrial Locomotives & Railways of…’ series by Gordon Edgar has made fascinating reading, but this latest volume covering Wales may arguably be the best yet. For this book covers the many industries that made Wales famous the world over – namely steel, slate and coal. After a short introduction the book…
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Great Northern Railwayana Auction update

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Sam Hewitt

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24th March 2020

Great Northern Railwayana Auctions has announced the closing date for their main auction will be Saturday 18 April at 4pm.
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