Two rail workers were killed by a train while there was no official lookout in place, a report has found.
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Six people a month risking lives to cross tracks in Essex
Over six people a month are putting their lives at risk by walking across tracks at a level crossing in Grays.
Read moreFrom the archive: A meeting of minds
The renaming of Flying Scotsman twice, the recreation of a complete early 1950s KESR mixed train and the clearing and operation of the ‘Last Severn & Wye byway’ back to Parkend, amongst others. In his
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This week we cover Stephenson’s Rocket returning to the National Railway Museum, a senseless attack at a tube station in London, a Caledonian sleeper service strike and a UN report that claims hundreds of miles of coastal railways are at risk of flooding by 2100.
Read moreIssue 259 on sale now!
Downton Abbey filming in Pickering, the Rheidol Gala 2019 and an interview with Ian Skinner, head of heritage, trams & light rail at the Office of Road & Rail! Issue 259 of Heritage Railway has got the lot! Pick it up from your local store now and also receive a free exclusive DVD: Rocket, Rainhill and the Stephensons’ Legacy!
Read moreFive must-read railway books for all enthusiasts and experts
We’ve put together five of our favourites, from pushing the boundaries of railway technology to exploring the National Collection.
Read moreStephenson’s Rocket unveiled at National Railway Museum for 10-year stay
The original 1829 steam locomotive Stephenson’s Rocket can be seen from today at the National Railway Museum’s new Brass, Steel and Fire exhibition.
Read moreVIDEO: Hornby Margate open weekend
There were smiles all-round in a corner of Margate over the weekend of August 17-18 as the doors were opened to Hornby’s spiritual home.
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Read moreHow These Five Locomotives Changed the World
There are many locomotives which have shaped the modern world we live in and were known in every household up and down the country, inspiring generations to come.
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