Mike Arlett clears up the still-perpetuated myth that the Midland Railway had first opened a branch line from Mangotsfield to a temporary terminus in Bath.
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Historic stations: Bath Green Park Some myths dispelled!
In the June 1980 issue of The Railway Magazine, Mike Arlett recalled the history of The Midland Station at Bath (renamed by BR as Bath Green Park in June 1951). All these years later it
Read moreGWR honours first responders
GREAT Western Railway has named Class 800 IET set No. 800023 after two first responders, including a fire fighter who died in the line of duty. One end of the set has been named after Fleur
Read moreMajor improvements at Dawlish to reduce sea wall disruption
Network Rail has spent months compiling a detailed report on the options for the future of the famous sea wall railway at Dawlish.
Read morePathfinder announces triple dose of Tornado trips
A TRIO of Bristol-based trains hauled by Peppercorn ‘A1’ No. 60163 Tornado has been announced by Pathfinder Tours. The new-build ‘Pacific’ has added the tours to its itinerary as it gets set for a return to
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