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On this day in 1863 – the London Underground was opened

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Rhys Evitts

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10 January 2024

Since its inception in 1863, the London Underground has become synonymous with the city and its landmarks, transport across the capital as well as the absolute silence on board any of its trains. To celebrate 161 years of this Great British institution, we’re taking a look at some of the key moments in the long…
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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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How the Caledonian Railway Diesel Group is protecting its impressive diesel fleet

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Alex Bestwick

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28 November 2023

The Caledonian Railway Diesel Group goes about its business with little fuss, but is responsible for an impressive collection of diesel locomotives, with the railway investing heavily in facilities to support ongoing restoration and maintenance. Andy Coward headed north to find out more.
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Book of the Week: The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Golden Jubilee 1 May 1973 – 1 May 2023)

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Alex Bestwick

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7 November 2023

This week’s book of the week celebrates The North Yorkshire Moors Railway in the year of its Golden Jubilee.
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Britain’s Steam Locomotives: 100 of the best from Penydarren to Tornado

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Alex Bestwick

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19 September 2023

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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From the archive: The pace quickens

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Alex Bestwick

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8 September 2023

An update on the progress of the Channel Tunnel by P. W. B. Semmens MA, C.Chem, FRSC, MBCS, MCIT from November 1990
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Rails to the Ribble | Line Profile

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Alex Bestwick

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4 August 2023

Once serving commercial shipping on the River Ribble at Preston, the line to the Port of Preston dates from the dawn of the railway age and is now a unique part of the UK network, with regular freight trains operating over part of what is now a heritage railway. Martyn Hilbert looks at the history…
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Why Travel with PTG Tours

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Alex Bestwick

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13 June 2023

PTG is one of the very few rail holiday companies that are members of ABTA (Y2193) and ATOL bonded. ABTA […]
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Darjeeling Tours Ltd

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Alex Bestwick

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7 June 2023

The forthcoming season sees our popular ‘Indian Magic’ tour, covering all three of India’s Hill Railways, running as usual, and […]
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Features

On this day in 1863 – the London Underground was opened

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

See the best of Britain aboard a special excursion train!

How the Caledonian Railway Diesel Group is protecting its impressive diesel fleet

Book of the Week: The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Golden Jubilee 1 May 1973 – 1 May 2023)

Britain’s Steam Locomotives: 100 of the best from Penydarren to Tornado

From the archive: The pace quickens

Rails to the Ribble | Line Profile

Why Travel with PTG Tours

Darjeeling Tours Ltd

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