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  • Watercress Line recruiting for two key infrastructure roles

    Watercress Line recruiting for two key infrastructure roles

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    The Watercress Line is looking to recruit an experienced Railway Manager and Permanent Way Manager, with salaries of up to £65,000 and £40,000 respectively. The heritage railway is currently advertising two senior infrastructure vacancies covering some of the key areas required to keep the line operating safely and effectively. Railway Manager The Railway Manager role…

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  • Urie 4-6-0 is the newest addition to Mid-Hants operating fleet

    Urie 4-6-0 is the newest addition to Mid-Hants operating fleet

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    THE Urie Locomotive Society’s (ULS) newly overhauled ‘S15’ 4-6-0 No. 506 became the newest addition to the Mid-Hants Railway’s operating fleet when it was formally handed over to the line’s operating department on June 2.  The Eastleigh-built 4-6-0 last ran in 2001, and made its triumphant return to service resplendent in Southern unlined black with…

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