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Cedric Greenwood: 85 years and still on track

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Alex Bestwick

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21 May 2024

Meet Cedric Greenwood, the author of Echoes of Steam and Vintage Voltage and Merseyside: The Indian Summer series. In his own words, Cedric shares exclusive insights into his writing process and inspirations behind his books.
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Your gallery: Swanage Diesel Gala, ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’, South Devon Railway & more

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Alex Bestwick

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17 May 2024

Here is a collection of excellent railway photography submitted by the Heritage Railway community this week (11- 17 May).
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The ‘Wansbeck Piper’: A 1960s steam tour

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Web Editor

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19 April 2024

Discover the Wansbeck Valley Railway in rural Northumberland, 57 years ago, on the ‘Wansbeck Piper’, the final train to travel over the route.
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7 gift ideas for your train-mad dad this Fathers’ Day

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Web Editor

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18 April 2024

Here are a few different places you can find the perfect Fathers’ Day gift for your train-loving dad, from model railway products to fascinating reads.
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Excursions and Adventures: Unforgettable Experiences For Active Recreation in Spain

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Web Editor

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27 March 2024

Creating a detailed to-do list can help you make the most out of your trip to Spain. In this post, we have covered the key excursions and adventures that should definitely be a part of your travel agenda.
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Book of the Week: Talyllyn Railway Recollections Part 3

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Alex Bestwick

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12 March 2024

Our latest book of the week is Talyllyn Railway Recollections Part 3 by Nigel Adams & Bob Cambridge.
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Book of the Week: The Fairbourne Railway

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Alex Bestwick

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5 March 2024

Our latest Book of the Week is the fascinating The Fairbourne Railway by Nigel Adams, available now!
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The story of ambulance trains in World War I

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Web Editor

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1 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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Iconic railways from a bygone era – Climb aboard on the Isle of Man

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Alex Bestwick

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1 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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See the best of Britain aboard a special excursion train!

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Alex Bestwick

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1 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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Features

Cedric Greenwood: 85 years and still on track

Your gallery: Swanage Diesel Gala, ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’, South Devon Railway & more

The ‘Wansbeck Piper’: A 1960s steam tour

7 gift ideas for your train-mad dad this Fathers’ Day

Excursions and Adventures: Unforgettable Experiences For Active Recreation in Spain

Book of the Week: Talyllyn Railway Recollections Part 3

Book of the Week: The Fairbourne Railway

The story of ambulance trains in World War I

Iconic railways from a bygone era – Climb aboard on the Isle of Man

See the best of Britain aboard a special excursion train!

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