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From the 1973 archive: The secret operation that brought Flying Scotsman home

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Mark Lancaster

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29th July 2026

A year after hopes for an American future began to fade, No. 4472 Flying Scotsman faced the possibility of sale to satisfy creditors. This first-person account from the August 1973 issue of The Railway Magazine describes the rescue operation, its concealed movement to Oakland and the locomotive’s return to Britain. Hopes begin to fade ABOUT…
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Statement – Peak Rail Steam Gala Cancellation

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd July 2026

From Peak Rail: It is with great regret that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Peak Rail Steam Gala scheduled for 8th and 9th August 2026. Due to the current tinder-dry conditions and the significant risk of lineside fires spreading to neighbouring properties and land, we believe it would be irresponsible to…
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Mark Hopwood becomes a Patron for TBF

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Mark Lancaster

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15th July 2026

It has been announced that Mark Hopwood CBE, Managing Director of GWR, has become a Patron of the Transport Benevolent Fund CIO, known as TBF. “I am delighted to be joining the team of TBF patrons. The railway is a family, and it is important that we come together to offer support when needed,” says…
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Study finds that train driver is most sought after job in UK

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Alex Bestwick

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3rd July 2026

A new international study has found that train driver is the most searched for job role in the UK.
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Fire-hit site next to Glasgow Central could be back in use later this year

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Alex Bestwick

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3rd July 2026

The site of a building which was destroyed by the fire next to Glasgow Central railway station could be put back into use on a temporary basis later this year.
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Peak Rail announces action-packed Steam Gala for August

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Mark Lancaster

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1st July 2026

PEAK Rail has unveiled the line-up for its 2026 Steam Gala, with five steam locomotives set to star during a packed weekend of heritage railway action on August 8-9. Taking place at Rowsley South Station in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside, the event promises intensive passenger and freight train services, alongside a host of…
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Exclusive Class 507 Simulator makes Welsh debut at Classic Transport Weekend

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Mark Lancaster

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30th June 2026

Visitors to this year’s Classic Transport Weekend at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway will have the rare opportunity to take the controls of a Class 507 train when an exclusive driving simulator makes an appearance at one of the UK’s premier heritage transport events. Taking place on July 4 and 5, the Classic Transport Weekend…
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Railway Announces Temporary Service Changes Due to Extreme Weather

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Mark Lancaster

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25th June 2026

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced temporary changes to its services this week following forecasts of extreme temperatures across North Wales. Following discussions between the railway’s operations, engineering and safety teams, the decision has been taken to cancel Heritage Railcar services scheduled for Thursday and Friday. The railway has stressed that the decision has…
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Nostalgic ‘Roads to Rail’ steam rally moves to bigger location

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Alex Bestwick

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25th June 2026

A nostalgic three-day ‘Roads to Rail’ steam rally and family weekend will move to a larger field close to Norden station and Purbeck Park for its sixth annual event.
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The Flying Scotsman visit is a flying success

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Mark Lancaster

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24th June 2026

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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