There is nothing more spectacular than steam locos working hard through a snow-covered landscape. Such
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Feature | Re-creating Ivatt’s LMS diesel pioneer
No. 10000 was withdrawn in 1963 and 10001 in 1966, and both were sent for scrapping in 1968.
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FLYING SCOTSMAN Print
There are many superb images of Flying Scotsman, be they watercolours, photographs or models, but
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Read moreSnow-covered steam: Harz Winter Wonderland
There is nothing more spectacular than steam locos working hard through a snow-covered landscape. Such scenes are rare in Great Britain, but Chris Milner reflects on a trip to an historic and scenic part of
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No. 10000 was withdrawn in 1963 and 10001 in 1966, and both were sent for scrapping in 1968.
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Last summer Robert Drysdale embarked on an 800-mile round trip to visit four heritage railways in four days using the national rail network and occasionally a local bus. His personal account provides some interesting observations
Read moreSaving a main line railway: a remarkable achievement!
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Read moreLOCAL LOCO TRIALS: 1931 style
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Read moreAndrew Barclay 0-4-0ST Darent to have new boiler built
A new boiler barrel is being built for Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway’s (H&KWR) Darent.
Read moreNarrow and minimum gauge at Warley show
Check out some great pictures from the exciting Warley Model Railway Exhibition.
Read moreRussell steams to Beddgelert for first time since 1937
The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway’s (WHHR) Hunslet 2-6-2T Russell made the historic trip.
Read moreHastings Miniature Railway celebrate 70th anniversary… again!
The 10¼in-gauge Hastings Miniature Railway held its final 70th anniversary event last autumn.
Read moreSouthwold’s Blyth Valley Light Railway opens for passengers
The 7¼in-gauge BVLR at Southwold Railway Trust’s ‘Steamworks’ has opened for passengers.
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