Sam Hewitt

Could live steam be back on Stockton & Darlington for 2025?

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Sam Hewitt

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18th January 2019

By Niall Hammond AMBITIOUS plans to conserve and promote the route of the Stockton & Darlington Railway – the world’s first modern locomotive-powered line – in the lead up to major celebrations for its 200th anniversary are now taking shape. A partnership of the three local authorities, the Tees Valley Combined Authority, the National Railway…
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‘Dominion of Canada has not been sold and is not for sale’ say officials after online claim in Australia

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Sam Hewitt

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18th January 2019

EXCLUSIVE: By Geoff Courtney A claim by an Australian syndicate that it had bought a “certain English locomotive” – widely believed to have referred to preserved No. 60010 Dominion of Canada – has been exposed as a hoax, after a ‘true or false’ mystery worthy of an Agatha Christie novel. The locomotive was donated by…
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Rheidol No.7’s return to kick-start new season

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Sam Hewitt

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18th January 2019

VALE of Rheidol Railway 2-6-2T No. 7 is to make a comeback by pulling the line’s first train of the new season after a 20-year restoration. The 1923-built locomotive (pictured), which has previously carried the name Owain Glyndwr, will return to revenue-earning service on February 16 following restoration by the line’s craftsmen and apprentices. Trains…
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Locomotive Performance | Then and Now

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Sam Hewitt

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18th January 2019

Don Benn describes the performance of Merchant Navy Pacific No. 35028 Clan Line.
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Credit where credit is long overdue

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Sam Hewitt

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18th January 2019

We join with everyone in the heritage railway sector in congratulating two truly outstanding recipients of New Year’s Honours for 2019. When local lad Mervyn Allcock set out to preserve the behemoth that is Barrow Hill roundhouse and turn it into a major heritage venue, there were many who remained unconvinced. How on earth could…
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ISSUE 250 – OUT NOW!

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Sam Hewitt

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18th January 2019

Tornado Returns! 2019 Gala Guide! 150th Barry Rebuild! The special 250th issue of Heritage Railway magazine has got the lot! As ever, this month’s issue of Heritage Railway magazine is packed with the best features on our heritage railways, our Railwayana column, up and running guides, and much more! If you’d like to read this…
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The Evans return to Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

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Sam Hewitt

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17th January 2019

Heritage Railway magazine deputy editor returned ‘home’ to his native Mid Wales.
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Your Gallery: Kilmersdon

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Sam Hewitt

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17th January 2019

Brian Kennedy sent in this picture of Kilmersdon, on hire from the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust is pictured at Trevarno on the Helston Railway on 5th January 2019, during the Winter Steam Up. Want to feature your pictures on everything Heritage Railway? Then get involved! Click here and fill in the form with your amazing…
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Your Gallery: Christmas White Rose

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Sam Hewitt

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17th January 2019

Wayne Richardson sent in this picture of Ex LMS Coronation Class Locomotive No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland, leading the way approaching Broad Fen Lane LC, Claypole with the Railway Touring Company’s 1Z42 ‘The Christmas White Rose’ in December. Want to feature your pictures on everything Heritage Railway? Then get involved! Click here and fill in the…
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Your Gallery: Duchess of Sutherland

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Sam Hewitt

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17th January 2019

Wayne sent in this super picture of Ex LMS Coronation Class Locomotive No 6233 ‘Duchess of Sutherland’ leading the way with the Railway Touring Company’s 1Z46 Excursion ‘Lindum Fayre’. Want to feature your pictures on everything Heritage Railway? Then get involved! Click here and fill in the form with your amazing photos!
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