Nostalgic memories from the 1950s and 1960s golden age of steam and music hall entertainment are recalled in By Rail to the Music Halls…
Read moreGolden Age of Rail and Theatre evoked in new book
Author: Shannon Butcher
Shannon Butcher is an editorial contributor who has a Journalism degree from the University of Lincoln. When she’s not creating content she can be found visiting many of the UK's beautiful countryside locations with her dog, Pilot.
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UK railway news round-up
In this week’s railway news there have been reports on Cyber-flashing, Tube strikes, new HS2 images for Old Oak Common station and a derailment that ended in tragedy.
Read moreSevern Valley Railway faced with extensive flooding in video footage
Extensive flooding on the Severn Valley Railway can be seen in recent footage taken by Daniel Maxwell for the SVR.
Read moreWhy is Flying Scotsman a Pacific?
No 1472 was the third of a class of steam locomotives that was eventually to number 79 engines, and did not originally even carry a name.
Read moreUK railway news round-up
It’s been a busy week for railway news. HS2 has been confirmed, Storm Ciara has been and gone, Storm Dennis is just around the corner and Transpennine Express is setting a new improvement target. Here’s this week’s round-up:
Read moreScrap dealers targeted as railway metal thefts cost taxpayers £1.4m
Scrap yards in Greater Manchester are being visited by Network Rail and the British Transport Police to ensure dealers are not trading stolen metal.
Read morePassengers warned of rail disruptions as Storm Dennis approaches
Following Storm Ciara last weekend, Storm Dennis is forecast to hit Britain this Saturday and Sunday.
Read moreEast Midlands: Preserved railways, museums and centres…
The East Midlands is a large and varied area, and its contribution to railway preservation is equally eclectic. The premier preserved steam railway is undoubtedly the Great Central Railway…
Read moreDriver Experience: Driving a Deltic!
Chris Newton recalls his recent driver experience course at the Nene Valley Railway on Deltic diesel locomotive No. 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier.
Read morePresent ideas? We’ve got you covered!
The next two weekends are expected to be some of the busiest shopping days of the year; luckily you can beat the rush of the High Street with these great gifts.
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