Heritage Railway

163 years ago: Death of Isambard Kingdom Brunel

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Sam Hewitt

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15th September 2022

Young Isambard was not only to follow in his father’s footsteps as one of the greatest engineers of his day, but with his big railway from London to Bristol, and the seaward ‘extension’ by which steamships would continue the journey to New York, would soon eclipse his fame.
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Isambard Kingdom Brunel continuing to inspire generations

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Sam Hewitt

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15th September 2022

Engineering wizard Isambard Kingdom Brunel has continued to inspire and amaze generations long after his death in 1859.
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When Isambard Kingdom Brunel diced with death

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Sam Hewitt

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15th September 2022

This early 19th-century drawing of Isambard Kingdom Brunel captures a daredevil moment which could have changed the future course of railway history forever.
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When Brunel descendants joined Queen Elizabeth II for Royal Train anniversary

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Sam Hewitt

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15th September 2022

In June 2017, descendants of GWR engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and his locomotive genius Daniel Gooch joined the late Queen Elizabeth II on a special trip to mark the 175th anniversary of the first Royal Train.
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Mid-Norfolk to run diesel weekend

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Robin Jones

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14th September 2022

The Mid Norfolk Railway is to a run a busy Diesel weekend from September 23 to 25, featuring guest main line and heritage engines.
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Conjuring up 1940s spirit

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Robin Jones

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13th September 2022

The North Norfolk Railway’s Steam Back to The Forties weekend is set to return this weekend.
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Full steam ahead for NYMR gala

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Robin Jones

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13th September 2022

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has confirmed that next month’s Annual Steam Gala will feature a full steam locomotive programme.
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ISSUE 297

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Arianne Davey

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2nd September 2022

New lease signals a fresh start for Alford Valley; Talyllyn celebrates contributions of its female volunteers; and Steam Dreams plans nine-day Irish tour for May 2023. You don’t want to miss issue 297 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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First public event to mark Flying Scotsman centenary announced

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd September 2022

The world’s most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, is being prepared for its centenary celebrations next year.
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World’s first-build heritage line to mark 60th anniversary

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Robin Jones

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23rd August 2022

The 60th anniversary of the opening of the world’s first heritage railway to be built on a greenfield site by enthusiasts is to be celebrated on Saturday.
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