The Bluebell Railway was one of the first preserved railways in the UK, beginning operations in 1960.
Read moreBook of the Week: Bluebell Railway Recollections (2nd Edition)
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Book of the Week: Locomotive Recollections | No 7903 Foremarke Hall
1981 a rusty, beat-up locomotive was saved from Woodhams’ Scrapyard in Barry. The engine in question was the Great Western Railway Modified Hall Class No. 7903 Foremarke Hall.
Read moreBook of the Week: Passengers Once More Scotland
Passengers Once More is a series of books charting reinstated or new stations and lines on Britain’s rail network since nationalisation in 1948.
Read moreBook of the Week: InterCity 125: A High Speed Tribute
Few trains truly reach a legendary status but there can be no doubt that the Intercity 125 HST was and still is, an icon in the age of the railway.
Read moreBook of the Week: 50 years of Phoenix
A group founded to encourage innovation and artistry in railway photography has reached a golden milestone this year.
Read moreThe best railway shows you need to watch on Prime Video!
Prime Video have a fantastic selection of railway shows featuring historical stories from the halcyon days of the steam to the world of model railway enthusiasts.
Read moreColonel Stephens: Celebrating a light railway legend
The life and work of an ingenious engineer who inspired Britain’s preserved railway sector is celebrated in a new publication written by Heritage Railway magazine editor Robin Jones.
Read moreNew Bookazine: Intercity 125 – A High Speed Tribute
Few trains truly reach a legendary status but there can be no doubt that the Intercity 125 HST was and still is, an icon in the age of the railway.
Read moreHeritage Railway Easter Treats
Make your Easter just a bit sweeter with these fantastic products and services. Whether you’re after a tipple or hunting for a ticket discount, you’re sure to find it here.
Read moreWhy does snow prevent rail services from running?
In years gone by the UK has faced some relatively heavy snowfall, leaving passengers asking the question: Why does snow stop trains running?
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