Heritage Railway

First three-coach train as Somerset & Dorset gets £500k legacy

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Sam Hewitt

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18th April 2019

The Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust at Midsomer Norton has been left a legacy of more than £500,000 by one of its longest supporters.
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Confessions of a Railway Journalist

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Sam Hewitt

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16th April 2019

After years in the finance industry, and in a complete change of career direction, Brian Sharpe became assistant editor of Heritage Railway in 2002.
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Watch the moment West Somerset Railway reopens for 2019 season

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Gareth Evans

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15th April 2019

VIDEO: Witness the opening of the West Somerset Railway following a 3-month absence.
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Your Gallery | 70000 Brittania at Widney Manor

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Sam Hewitt

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15th April 2019

Neil Dyson has sent in this great photo of 70000 Brittania.
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Your Gallery | Peckett 2000 at Great North Steam Fair

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Sam Hewitt

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15th April 2019

Roger Hempsall has sent in these pictures of Peckett 2000 from his time at the Great North Steam Fair at the weekend.
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Search for Sir Vincent Raven relatives for North Eastern Railway celebrations

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Sam Hewitt

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15th April 2019

Sir Vincent Raven was an English railway engineer and chief mechanical engineer of NER from 1910 to 1922.
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Issue 253 OUT NOW!

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Sam Hewitt

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15th April 2019

Flying Scotsman storms Swanage! Explore the history of Britain’s railways! Bahamas booked for Vintage Trains! Issue 253 of Heritage Railway magazine has got the lot!
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Your Gallery | NNR Spring Gala

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Sam Hewitt

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12th April 2019

John Hunting sent in this superb picture taken from the NNR Spring Gala!
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West Somerset Railway in need of C or D switch for Blue Anchor

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Sam Hewitt

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10th April 2019

Urgent Message to all Heritage Railways and Suppliers.
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Severn Valley becomes Welsh Valleys!

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Sam Hewitt

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10th April 2019

The three-day spring steam gala in brought in the crowds, reports Robin Jones and Gareth Evans.
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