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Category: Diesel

Book of the Week: The Rise and Fall of King Coal

11th May 2022 Sam Hewitt Diesel, Features, Steam

This week’s Book of the Week tells the fascinating story of the UK’s ‘black diamonds’ from their origins to their role as the fuel that fired the Industrial Revolution: The Rise and Fall of King Coal…

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Popular event returns to Swanage Railway for first time since 2019

29th April 2022 Robin Jones Diesel, News, Steam

Eight heritage diesel locomotives are to feature in the railway’s eagerly awaited first Diesel Gala and Beer Festival since 2019.

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West Somerset Railway gearing up for Spring Steam Gala

25th April 2022 Sam Hewitt Diesel, News, Railtours, Steam

Staff and volunteers on the West Somerset Railway are gearing up for their biggest special event for almost three years.

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Hornby launches limited edition model of SVR’s ‘purple loco’

21st April 2022 Sam Hewitt Diesel, Modelling, News, Steam

On the day the Queen celebrates her 96th birthday, the Severn Valley Railway announced that it is partnering with leading British model company Hornby to produce a limited edition collector’s model of a locomotive with a very special royal connection.

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Mother’s Day at the Mid Norfolk Railway

17th March 2022 Shannon Butcher Diesel, News, Steam

The Mid Norfolk Railway is running a static Mother’s Day event this year at Dereham station, as unfortunately, over-running engineering works mean that the planned start of passenger services has had to be delayed.

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Guests announced for Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival

28th February 2022 Sam Hewitt Diesel, News, Railtours, Steam

The Severn Valley Railway has announced two guest locomotives that will be visiting for its Spring Diesel Festival in May.

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Book of the Week: Diesel Dawn 5

21st February 2022 Shannon Butcher Diesel, Features

Increasing affluence and a second-hand car allowed the author a geographical range previously denied to him and with various pals he embarked in the 1970s and 1980s on a number of expeditions.

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Commuters still asked to wear masks despite law change

27th January 2022 Sam Hewitt Diesel, Electric, Industrial, Metro, Network, News
Commuter wearing mask

Legal measures requiring masks and Covid passes in England have been dropped, but commuters in some settings will still be asked to wear face coverings.

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Heritage Railway Association Awards looking for 2022 nominations

23rd December 2021 Sam Hewitt Diesel, Industrial, News, Steam

The Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards event is looking for nominations to help celebrate the successes of restoration and preservation.

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Fantastic Christmas subscriptions on all your favourite railway titles at Classic Magazines!

13th December 2021 Shannon Butcher Diesel, Electric, Features, Freight, News, Steam

Christmas is just around the corner, meaning it’s the perfect time to grab a last-minute gift for the Railway enthusiasts in your life, or even for yourself as an early Christmas treat!

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Due to Covid isolation issues at the finishing house, the next issue of Heritage Railway 288, will be arriving with you slightly later than planned. We apologise for this but ensure you it will be worth the wait.

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Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control with the printing/finishing of Heritage Railway issue 284, the latest issue is running two days behind schedule. We promise it will be worth the wait!

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