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From the archive: The Fishguard Boat Express

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Darren Hendley

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24 March 2023

The Fishguard Boat Express service on the Great Western Railway (GWR) between Fishguard Harbour in Wales and Rosslare in Ireland […]
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North Norfolk Railway announce second Spring Steam Gala visitor

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Alex Bestwick

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8 March 2023

The North Norfolk Railway has announced Bagnall No 401 “Vulcan” as a second visiting engine for their annual Spring Steam Gala in April.
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Flying Scotsman centenary celebrated with new Royal Mint coins

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Alex Bestwick

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21 February 2023

Collectable £2 coins are being launched by the Royal Mint to celebrate the centenary of the Flying Scotsman.
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£300,000 track upgrade for North Norfolk Railway

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Alex Bestwick

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2 February 2023

New pointwork costing over £300,000 is being installed at the eastern end of Weybourne Station on the North Norfolk Railway.
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Snowdon Mountain Railway to return to the summit for the first time since 2019

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Alex Bestwick

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9 January 2023

The railway’s summit service will recommence and Hafod Eryri, the summit visitor center, will reopen later this year.
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A Royal visit to Swindon’s STEAM Museum

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Alex Bestwick

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8 December 2022

His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent visited the award-winning displays at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway on Wednesday.
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Christmas Steam and Lights trains return for third year at Swanage Railway

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Alex Bestwick

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29 November 2022

Christmas Steam and Lights trains are set to light up Swanage Railway this festive season.
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Steaming to Christmas on the GWSR

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Alex Bestwick

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25 November 2022

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is heading at express speed into Christmas, having launched its annual ‘Santa Express’ at the end of November (first public trains 26 and 27 November).
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The ‘Flying Scotsman’ arrives on the Swanage Railway for a three-week visit

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Alex Bestwick

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19 October 2022

The world’s most famous steam locomotive ‘Flying Scotsman’ has arrived on the Swanage Railway for an historic visit with the record-breaking icon hauling trains for five days and being on public display for the public to visit its footplate for almost two weeks.
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Flying Scotsman centenary celebrations launched at London King’s Cross on station’s 170th birthday

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Arianne Davey

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14 October 2022

Flying Scotsman – the world’s most famous steam locomotive – made its first appearance in a year-long national programme of events to mark its centenary today at London King’s Cross Station.
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