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  • Railway Announces Temporary Service Changes Due to Extreme Weather

    Railway Announces Temporary Service Changes Due to Extreme Weather

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced temporary changes to its services this week following forecasts of extreme temperatures across North Wales. Following discussions between the railway’s operations, engineering and safety teams, the decision has been taken to cancel Heritage Railcar services scheduled for Thursday and Friday. The railway has stressed that the decision has…

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  • The Flying Scotsman visit is a flying success

    The Flying Scotsman visit is a flying success

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The East Lancashire Railway was excited to welcome the legendary Flying Scotsman back onto its track for an array of unique experiences at the beginning of June. Ever since the railway played a key role in her historic restoration, she has held a special place in the heart of the ELR. Her occasional visits are…

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  • Archive 1987: South Tynedale Railway volunteers prepare for a new season

    Archive 1987: South Tynedale Railway volunteers prepare for a new season

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    Mark Lancaster

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    From a 1987 issue of The Railway Magazine, this archive extract records activity by South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society volunteers. It covers work at Alston, Gilderdale, locomotives, passenger figures, events and plans for the 1988 season. Volunteers and a turning point YEAR 1987 will be remembered by its regular volunteers as the most momentous in…

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  • New generation of steam drivers qualify at Llangollen and Corwen Railway

    New generation of steam drivers qualify at Llangollen and Corwen Railway

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Two of the next generation of heritage railway volunteers have officially qualified as Steam Locomotive Drivers at the popular Llangollen and Corwen Railway following more than a decade of hard work, training and dedication. Matthew Carty, 27, from Chester, and Tim Hines, 27, from Llangollen, both achieved the prestigious qualification over the Bank Holiday weekend…

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  • All Aboard for Dee Valley Volunteer Adventure

    All Aboard for Dee Valley Volunteer Adventure

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is inviting local people to enjoy a unique day of free train travel on Saturday, June 6, through the stunning Dee Valley while discovering the rewarding world of heritage railway volunteering. ‘Volunteer at our Stations – An Open Day on the Move’ will take place, giving visitors the opportunity to travel…

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