Heritage Railway

Arson attack at Nene Valley

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Robin Jones

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15th March 2023

The railway’s Orton Mere signalbox is out of action.
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Great Central Railway’s new manager

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Robin Jones

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14th March 2023

The Great Central Railway’s new general manager, Malcolm Holmes, has taken up his role at the Leicestershire heritage line.
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New routes to explore on the Great Central Railway for a few weekends only!

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Arianne Davey

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1st March 2023

The Great Central Railway is offering visitors the chance to experience something new in March, with trains making a journey they rarely have before!
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Nation celebrates 100 years of Flying Scotsman, world’s most famous steam locomotive

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Arianne Davey

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28th February 2023

Friday, February 24 marked 100 years since Flying Scotsman set off on its first journey from the sheds at Doncaster Works.
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Mothers’ Day delights at Severn Valley

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Robin Jones

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23rd February 2023

The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating Mothers’ Day on Sunday, March 19 by hosting a spring fair – alongside regular services.
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Issue 303

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Arianne Davey

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22nd February 2023

£3.2 million National Lottery grant for Darlington’s Rail Heritage Quarter; New agreement with trust paves the way for GCR(N) to restart services; and Pendennis Castle commences four-venue spring tour at Severn Vall. You don’t want to miss issue 303 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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Barrow Hill: 150 (and a bit) not out!

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Alex Bestwick

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17th February 2023

For its overdue celebratory gala to mark a century and a half of Britain’s sole-surviving rail-connected roundhouse, the Barrow Hill Engine Shed Society looked back 45 years to the day when its depot was still run by British Rail.
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Rare chance to drive loco that hauled King George VI’s funeral train

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Robin Jones

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16th February 2023

You can experience driving No. 70000 Britannia on the Swanage Railway, with a full train of carriages in tow.
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Branch line needs help to stay on track

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Robin Jones

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9th February 2023

A large project on the tracks at Nene Valley Railway has commenced.
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Anything goes at Talyllyn Railway

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Alex Bestwick

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3rd February 2023

Owen Hayward paid a visit to the Talyllyn Railway for the weekend where all the toys come out of the box.
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