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  • From the archive: The pitfalls of recording railway history – as examined in 1979

    From the archive: The pitfalls of recording railway history – as examined in 1979

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    Mark Lancaster

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    E. D. Hamer examines some of the pitfalls involved in investigating and recording railway history. Drawing on his study of Rhodesia Railways, he considers conflicting recollections, incomplete company records, photographs and the importance of presenting history accurately and readably. Investigating railway history E. D. HAMER EXAMINES SOME OF THE PITFALLS OF RECORDING PAST EVENTS ONE…

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  • Archive: The Maldon Branch in 1959

    Archive: The Maldon Branch in 1959

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    Mark Lancaster

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    From the December 1959 issue of The Railway Magazine, P. J. Norris looks at The Maldon Branch, including Maldon East & Heybridge, Wickham Bishops Station, Langford & Ulting Station and Maldon Station. The article records the branch’s passenger services, goods traffic, station buildings and operating details as they stood at the time. ONE of the…

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  • The Flying Scotsman visit is a flying success

    The Flying Scotsman visit is a flying success

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The East Lancashire Railway was excited to welcome the legendary Flying Scotsman back onto its track for an array of unique experiences at the beginning of June. Ever since the railway played a key role in her historic restoration, she has held a special place in the heart of the ELR. Her occasional visits are…

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  • Take your passion to the great outdoors with garden railway modelling

    Take your passion to the great outdoors with garden railway modelling

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Railway modelling is a rich, creative and varied hobby — and for those with the space and the passion to take things outside, there are few more satisfying ways to enjoy it than with a garden railway. A garden railway combines the enjoyment of model trains with the creativity of outdoor landscaping, giving modellers the…

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  • Archive 1987: South Tynedale Railway volunteers prepare for a new season

    Archive 1987: South Tynedale Railway volunteers prepare for a new season

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    Mark Lancaster

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    From a 1987 issue of The Railway Magazine, this archive extract records activity by South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society volunteers. It covers work at Alston, Gilderdale, locomotives, passenger figures, events and plans for the 1988 season. Volunteers and a turning point YEAR 1987 will be remembered by its regular volunteers as the most momentous in…

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  • Archive: Cornwall’s industrial steam survivors in 1975

    Archive: Cornwall’s industrial steam survivors in 1975

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    Mark Lancaster

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    From the March 1975 issue of The Railway Magazine, this archive extract looks at industrial steam locomotives still present in Cornwall after the main-line railways of the county were fully dieselised in 1964. The article covers locations including Par Harbour, Falmouth Docks and Penlee Quarries. Cornwall after dieselisation WHEN the main-line railways of Cornwall were…

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  • Postman’s Pride returns to Parcels red at Lydney

    Postman’s Pride returns to Parcels red at Lydney

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    Mark Lancaster

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    FRESH from its hire period with RSS, No. 08888 has received attention at Lydney, this culminating with a repaint out of BR green and back into Parcels red, recreating its early-1990s look while based on Tyneside. The loco has also had its corresponding Postman’s Pride nameplates reapplied to complete the new look. Unveiled on March…

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  • From The Railway Magazine, December 1979: Bodmin returns to service on the Mid-Hants “Watercress” Line

    From The Railway Magazine, December 1979: Bodmin returns to service on the Mid-Hants “Watercress” Line

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    Mark Lancaster

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    This verbatim article is taken from an old issue of The Railway Magazine and reports on a September 22 ceremony at Alresford Station. The extract covers the restored ex-Southern Railway express locomotive BR No. 34016, Bodmin, its renaming, return to service, and restoration background. Renaming at Alresford Station ON Saturday, September 22 (as reported on…

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  • Helston Railway buys historic viaduct key to extension plan

    Helston Railway buys historic viaduct key to extension plan

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    Mark Lancaster

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    THE Helston Railway Preservation Society has added the Cober Viaduct, also known as Lowertown Viaduct, to its land portfolio. Robin Jones reports… The six-arch curved stone structure has always been seen as a key objective and the jewel in the crown in the strategy to extend the railway as far towards Helston as possible. Often…

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  • Historic station for sale for £1!

    Historic station for sale for £1!

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    Mark Lancaster

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    GLASGOW’S C-listed semi-derelict Possil station, built by the Caledonian Railway in 1897, can now be bought for just £1 as it has been officially declared ownerless. This move is thanks to it passing into Crown ownership under the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer scheme, meaning it could be purchased by a community group and restored…

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