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A train line featured in The Railway Children film is among a number of “cherished” UK institutions to receive protection with government funding.
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Flying Scotsman will be displayed at the National Railway Museum this October half term as part of its centenary celebrations.
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an extra special steam gala this weekend.
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It is now over 200 years since the world’s first steam railway locomotive made its maiden voyage along a primitive plateway in South Wales – in 1804 Richard Trevithick’s high-pressure steam locomotive successfully hauled a loaded train a distance of nine miles at an average speed of two mph.
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The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that USATC No 2253 ‘Omaha’ and BR 2MT 2-6-2T No. 41312 will join the line-up of its Autumn Steam Gala next month.
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The Severn Valley Railway has completed the sale of out-of-service locomotive LMS Stanier Class 5 45110 to an unnamed buyer.
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The train service featured in the Harry Potter movies can resume after being granted a temporary exemption to a safety rule.
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Originally published in June 1941, the year of his death, this archive article reflects on the life and career of Sir Nigel Gresley.
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Railway fans have launched a £40,000 fundraising appeal to see a Victorian steam locomotive hauling passenger carriages for the first time in 75 years.
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The Severn Valley Railway will reintroduce overnight services as part of its Autumn Steam Gala this September.
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