By Richard C Long ONE of the quirkiest and most interesting parts of the UK rail network is the line from Shanklin to Ryde Pier Head on the Isle of Wight. Since 1967, the line has
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Branch Line Society and Vintage Trains team up for West Midlands ‘Balti bash’
VINTAGE Trains and the Branch Line Society are offering an opportunity to enjoy the tasty combination of rare track, Class 20s and a curry – all on the same train! Starting from Solihull, the September
Read moreRailtours remembered: The Metropolitan Special
In the first of an occasional new series, Andrew Royle looks back to a forgotten railtour over London Transport’s Metropolitan line in 1954.
Read moreSevern Valley Railway pannier sees red
The ‘57XX’ is being prepared for a re-paint into LT ‘bullock maroon’.
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