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Man jailed after attack on rail station worker and attempt to strangle woman
A man attacked a railway station worker shortly after he was caught on CCTV holding a woman by the throat for 11 seconds.
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‘Hoover’ Royal Oak saved by Great Central Railway
CLASS 50 No. 50017 Royal Oak has been acquired by the Great Central Railway (GCR) from Boden Rail, Eastcroft, Nottingham. This followed a few days when the loco’s future was in doubt, with various means of disposal being considered, including dismantling for spares. A sale fell through in late-January, and as funds and space were required…
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My BR involvement in early GCR operations
Graham Oliver’s article (Saving a Main Line Railway) about the early years of today’s Great Central Railway brought back memories, as I was one of those from British Rail charged with supervising operations. At the time I was a divisional inspector at Nottingham, and my involvement started with preparation for the 75th anniversary in March…
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