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The story of ambulance trains in World War I

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Web Editor

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1st February 2024

The story of British-funded ‘ambulance’ trains, in use on the Continent during the ‘European War’. First published September and October 1915.
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B12 painting by award winning artist James Green

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Alex Bestwick

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24th January 2024

A stunning painting depicting B12 8572 as it climbs Bethnal Green bank in 1932 has just been released by by […]
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Flying Scotsman plans for 2024 announced

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Alex Bestwick

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22nd January 2024

The National Railway Museum has announced that, after a busy centenary year in 2023, Flying Scotsman will start 2024 on static display at the museum in York.
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Bluebell Railway appoints its youngest ever steam locomotive driver

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Alex Bestwick

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19th January 2024

Ben became the heritage line’s youngest ever driver on his 21st birthday.
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On this day in 1863 – the London Underground was opened

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Rhys Evitts

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10th January 2024

Since its inception in 1863, the London Underground has become synonymous with the city and its landmarks, transport across the capital as well as the absolute silence on board any of its trains. To celebrate 161 years of this Great British institution, we’re taking a look at some of the key moments in the long…
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Iconic railways from a bygone era – Climb aboard on the Isle of Man

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Alex Bestwick

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1st January 2024

If you appreciate rail travel from yesteryear, where every journey affords you the time to savour the scenery, then it’s […]
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Celebrating 50 Years of Rail Holidays where the Journey Began

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Alex Bestwick

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1st January 2024

Rail Tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel will mark its milestone 50th anniversary year in 2024 with a special celebratory tour to […]
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See the best of Britain aboard a special excursion train!

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Alex Bestwick

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1st January 2024

Many people associate a train journey with their daily commute to work, very much a ‘grudge purchase’ and hardly a […]
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From the archive: “The Big Four” of the New Railway Era

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Alex Bestwick

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21st December 2023

First published 100 years ago this year, this article reported on the changes that came about following the grouping of 120 small companies into four big companies – and coined the nickname “The Big Four”!
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Flying Scotsman to see out centenary year at Locomotion museum

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Alex Bestwick

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15th December 2023

The famous locomotive will end its centenary year with a visit to the Locomotion museum in Shildon.
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