Heritage Railway

UK railway news roundup

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Andy

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3rd July 2020

After the latest government announcements, the heritage railway sector starts to wake up again after nearly four months of closures.
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On this day: Mallard breaks steam locomotive world speed record

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd July 2020

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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Severn Valley Railway announces reopening from early August

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd July 2020

Severn Valley Railway has announced it will reopen for passenger services from August 1 with a range of excursions aimed at bringing families together.
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North Norfolk Railway announces return to service

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd July 2020

The North Norfolk Railway has announced they will be reopening from 8 July for steam train services on the popular Sheringham to Holt line.
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Swanage Railway to reopen with social-distancing measures

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd July 2020

The Swanage Railway is to re-open with a special fundraising service protecting the health of passengers and staff.
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UK railway news roundup

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Sam Hewitt

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26th June 2020

The easing of lockdown measures across the country comes at a good time for Rail Charter Services, and HS2 is back in the news as the project’s minister responds to criticisms.
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WATCH: Swanage Railway surviving on a knife edge due to coronavirus

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Sam Hewitt

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11th June 2020

Volunteers at Swanage Railway have produced two fundraising videos which give a real insight into the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the award-winning heritage railway.
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Severn Valley Railway launches ‘Adopt-an-Engine’ as it opens online shop

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Gareth Evans

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19th May 2020

The Severn Valley Railway has reopened its virtual doors with the launch of its online shop, featuring a range of gifts for railway enthusiasts of all ages. The heritage line has launched ‘Adopt-an-Engine’ packages which each come with a selection of exclusive merchandise alongside a certificate and glossy photograph of the chosen locomotive. With four…
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What’s inside Issue 267 of Heritage Railway?

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2020

We’re celebrating 50 years of the Severn Valley Railway in a special new edition of Heritage Railway magazine!
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York railway station at the centre of new television documentary

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Sam Hewitt

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18th May 2020

The latest episode of a new television series, The Architecture The Railways Built, examines York railway station and its amazing history that helped to change the face of the city forever.
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