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Moorsline fires up for new season

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Robin Jones

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7th March 2022

Everything is on track for an action-packed season at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
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All aboard the ‘Queen Mary’ in 2022

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Robin Jones

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3rd March 2022

The ‘Queen Mary’ – a Nocton shooting coach – is being restored.
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Guests announced for Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival

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Sam Hewitt

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28th February 2022

The Severn Valley Railway has announced two guest locomotives that will be visiting for its Spring Diesel Festival in May.
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World famous Flying Scotsman back in action in 2022

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Sam Hewitt

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28th February 2022

The world famous steam locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman is back on the tracks in 2022, hauling a limited number of steam excursions before undergoing a boiler overhaul.
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HRA 2022 Awards: Heritage rail’s big night out!

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Robin Jones

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22nd February 2022

Railway historian and TV presenter Tim Dunn will be at the helm of The HRA 2022 Annual Awards Evening.
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PREVIEW: ISSUE 290 OF HERITAGE RAILWAY MAGAZINE

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Arianne Davey

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18th February 2022

‘Buy coal now’ – a warning is sounded to UK heritage lines; and Tributes are paid to internationally-renowned steam man Shaun McMahon and his work. You don’t want to miss the latest Issue 290 of Heritage Railway magazine. Remember, there are so many ways you can help our railways up and down the UK during…
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Vote to rename ‘purple loco’ for Queen’s jubilee

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Robin Jones

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16th February 2022

The Severn Valley Railway is asking the public to vote for a new name for its purple-liveried steam locomotive in honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Teddies and kids go free this February half-term at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

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Sam Hewitt

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31st January 2022

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is offering free travel for children when they bring their favourite teddy bear friend along for a scenic ride on the iconic steam railway this February half-term.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway launches major volunteer campaign

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Sam Hewitt

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31st January 2022

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has launched a major volunteer recruitment campaign to fill hundreds of varied roles across the organisation, as it prepares for its 2022 season opening in April.
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Puffing Billy – the world’s oldest surviving steam locomotive

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Robin Jones

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18th January 2022

It is not often the name of a railway locomotive becomes adopted as an everyday saying in the English language, but many believe that happened in the case of the world’s oldest surviving steam locomotive. Heritage Railway editor Robin Jones has the story.
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