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From the archive: Stockton and Darlington Railway

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Alex Bestwick

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9th May 2023

Read this fascinating archive article on the Stockton and Darlington Railway, with words and photography as originally printed in the July 1925 issue of The Railway Magazine.
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Celebrities and conservationists campaign against Liverpool Street station development

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Alex Bestwick

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9th May 2023

Broadcaster Stephen Fry and artist Tracey Emin are among dozens of public figures and conservationists urging the Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove to prevent a “grossly opportunistic” development of a major London railway station.
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From the archive: Train indicators at Waterloo

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Alex Bestwick

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5th May 2023

Read this fascinating article from the January 1898 issue of The Railway Magazine, written by N. WILSON, then Superintendent of Line’s Department, L. & S.W.R.
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From the archive: Open day at Barrow Hill

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Alex Bestwick

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3rd May 2023

As printed from the January 1972 edition of The Railway Magazine, take a look at this story by Peter A Hogarth about the Barrow Hill roundhouse.
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Two year project will make London Waterloo ‘lighter and brighter’

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Alex Bestwick

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20th April 2023

The century-old roof of the UK’s busiest railway station is being renovated to create a brighter environment for passengers.
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Spring Steam Gala ‘a triumph’, says SVR

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Alex Bestwick

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19th April 2023

The Spring Steam Gala, held last weekend, was a huge success for SVR, exceeding its budget for paying passengers by almost 18%.
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Orient Express to halt UK section due to Brexit checks

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Alex Bestwick

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17th April 2023

The UK leg of the Orient Express will be dropped after 41 years due to delays caused by Brexit border controls.
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Book of the Week: Diesel Dawn 7

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Alex Bestwick

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10th April 2023

Our latest book of the week is the upcoming Diesel Dawn 7 – pre-order today! DIESEL DAWN 7 – WESTERN […]
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Watercress Line welcomes Castle to spring gala

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Robin Jones

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10th April 2023

Visitors to the Watercress Line’s Spring Steam Gala will have the opportunity to get up close to a very special locomotive.
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New show steams onto screens this spring

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Robin Jones

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9th April 2023

A new four-part television show, Britain By Steam, will broadcast on Channel 5 this spring.
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