Robin Jones
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The Railway 200 whistling launch!
By Robin Jones Just as the opening of the first modern railway in 1825 reshaped global transport, so the start of the Stockton & Darlington bicentenary celebrations captured the attention and imagination of Britain and overseas. Noon on January 1 saw the Whistle-Up event in which more than 200 steam, diesel and electric locomotives at…
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Flying Scotsman reunites the Severn Valley!
Flying Scotsman hauled the first passenger service across the Severn Valley Railway’s Mor Brook bridge, marking the reunification of the heritage railway line for the first time this season.
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Flying Scotsman’s first 2025 touring dates announced
Iconic steam locomotive Flying Scotsman will take to the tracks once again in 2025 as the nation celebrates the bicentenary of the modern railway.
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Railway offers the romance of steam for Valentine’s Day
The North Norfolk Railway is launching its 50th anniversary season with a very special evening dining train departing from Sheringham at 7pm on Friday, February 14.
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Colne Valley launches £1m development fund
The Colne Valley Railway has launched an appeal to raise up to £1 million for a major development of its Castle Hedingham headquarters – and for possible extensions.
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Severn Valley Railway’s Christmas Fayre is coming
The Severn Valley Railway’s Engine House at Highley is holding its annual Christmas Gift Fayre on October 26 and 27. Dozens of suppliers will offer a wide range of gifts and products on sale, including hand-crafted jewellery, stained glass, wooden crafts and candles. “Once again we are working with talented and enterprising local craftspeople,” said Nadia…
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Full steam ahead for family fun
Jump aboard South Devon Railway for great-value fun family days out on October 5 and 6.
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Grand tour at ‘The Railway Children’ line
For two weekends in September, the public has the opportunity to take a Grand Tour behind the scenes at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. The railway, which has hosted two versions of the cinema classic The Railway Children, will be throwing open its doors to passengers who buy day rover tickets. Passengers will have…
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Behind the scenes at South Devon Railway
To celebrate the nationwide Heritage Open Days event, South Devon Railway is allowing behind the scenes access to visitors on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15. This weekend offers a fantastic opportunity to see what is required to keep a heritage railway running, and is a fascinating day out for anyone with an interest in railways and engineering…
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Charity concert in memory of 25-year-old Henry
A poignant and uplifting concert of live music and song by the sea in Swanage in memory of a young man who died of cancer is to raise money for two local charities, the Isle of Purbeck cancer support group Cancare and the Swanage Railway Trust’s Save Your Railway appeal. Starting at 10.30am and finishing…
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