Arianne Davey

Flying Scotsman centenary celebrations launched at London King’s Cross on station’s 170th birthday

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Arianne Davey

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14th October 2022

Flying Scotsman – the world’s most famous steam locomotive – made its first appearance in a year-long national programme of events to mark its centenary today at London King’s Cross Station.
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Heritage railway founders return to lay flowers at volunteer memorial

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Arianne Davey

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14th October 2022

Two men who started the battle to rebuild a heritage railway line as students have returned 50 years later to lay flowers at a memorial to generations of railway volunteers.
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Daughter of man who saved Flying Scotsman from the scrapheap to visit UK

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Arianne Davey

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10th October 2022

The daughter of the man who saved the record-breaking Flying Scotsman from being cut up for scrap is to make a pilgrimage to the UK from her home in Portugal, to ride behind the world’s most famous steam locomotive.
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Autumn Heritage and Steam Railway events for the whole family

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Arianne Davey

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20th September 2022

The colder weather is settling in fast, and although the kids are back at school, we’re know you’ll be looking for plenty to do at the weekends and during half-term. Don’t forget, steam and heritage railways are open all year round.
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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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PREVIEW: ISSUE 296 OF HERITAGE RAILWAY MAGAZINE

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Arianne Davey

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3rd August 2022

South African wood burner locomotive moves from Locomotion at Shildon to NRM at York; Talyllyn prepares for the first phase of Pendre development plans; and Hagley Hall moves to Kidderminster TMD for painting. You don’t want to miss issue 296 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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Cape Government Railways locomotive no.390 is on display at the National Railway Museum

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Arianne Davey

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28th July 2022

Cape Government Railways locomotive no.390 arrived at the National Railway Museum, following a journey by road from where it was previously displayed in Locomotion in Shildon.
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Preview: Issue 295 of Heritage Railway magazine

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Arianne Davey

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11th July 2022

Mid-Norfolk Railway runs first trains north of Dereham; National rail strikes stop charter trips; and M&GN Society acquires Gresley brake coach for LNER carriage set. You don’t want to miss issue 295 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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Three new railway titles available on Mortons Books

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Arianne Davey

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22nd June 2022

Three new railway titles are now available to buy on the Mortons Books website – Railwaymen of the Welsh Valleys 1914-1967 Vol 2; More Memories of a Didcot Apprentice; and Stratford Depot Locomotives in the Eighties and Nineties
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Preview: Issue 293 of Heritage Railway magazine

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Arianne Davey

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12th May 2022

Colne Valley Railway in ‘explosive’ Bollywood blockbuster; Harbour Hopes development could impact Bristol Harbour Railway; and Vintage Trains to replay 1972 ‘Return to Steam’ railtour to Didcot. You don’t want to miss Issue 293 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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