Steam trains will run this weekend (18/19 July) for the first time since the enforced coronavirus lockdown.
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UK railway news roundup
This week, researchers announce they have solved an early railway mystery regarding the Hetton locomotive, plus heritage railways begin to reopen their doors!
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Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway reopens after COVID-19 closure
The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is now open daily – following months of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Two hybrid locomotives unveiled as Snowdon Mountain Railway reopens
The world’s first rack and pinion hybrid locomotives join the fleet at Snowdon Mountain Railway as the attraction reopens following COVID-19 lockdown.
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On this day: Mallard breaks steam locomotive world speed record
On 3 July 1938, the A4 class locomotive Mallard raced down Stoke Bank at 126mph to set a new steam locomotive world speed record. That record still stands.
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The story of London’s little-known narrow gauge underground line
Heritage Railway visited the latest and most unusual tourist attraction to open in the capital.
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Here’s what you didn’t know about Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid CBE
In a historical review of locomotive engineers, Heritage Railway magazine highlights the career of Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid – who passed away 50 years ago.
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The death of Sir Nigel Gresley
The death of Sir Nigel Gresley at Hertford on April 5, deprived the railway mechanical engineering profession of one of its most distinguished personalities.
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What’s inside Issue 269 of Heritage Railway?
Steam is back for the summer! Inside our brand new issue we take a look at railways restarting in time for the high season, after months of closures.
Read moreKent & East Sussex Railway reopening welcomed by local MP
Steam trains will run this weekend (18/19 July) for the first time since the enforced coronavirus lockdown.
Read moreUK railway news roundup
This week, researchers announce they have solved an early railway mystery regarding the Hetton locomotive, plus heritage railways begin to reopen their doors!
Read moreLakeside and Haverthwaite Railway reopens after COVID-19 closure
The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is now open daily – following months of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreTwo hybrid locomotives unveiled as Snowdon Mountain Railway reopens
The world’s first rack and pinion hybrid locomotives join the fleet at Snowdon Mountain Railway as the attraction reopens following COVID-19 lockdown.
Read moreChurnet Valley Railway announces planned reopening
Churnet Valley Railway has announced they will be operating services again from the August 1, in line with government guidance.
Read moreNine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at
While some heritage lines have yet to recommence their regular train operation, they have reopened their refreshment facilities. If you fancy a day out which also supports a heritage railway – perhaps combining it with
Read moreRailways returning to action!
It’s been a long time coming, but the main 2020 season for a number of Britain’s heritage railways and attractions is springing into action following the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Therefore, we thought we’d
Read moreUK railway news roundup
After the latest government announcements, the heritage railway sector starts to wake up again after nearly four months of closures.
Read moreOn this day: Mallard breaks steam locomotive world speed record
On 3 July 1938, the A4 class locomotive Mallard raced down Stoke Bank at 126mph to set a new steam locomotive world speed record. That record still stands.
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