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County Durham station now believed to be the world’s oldest railway station

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Alex Bestwick

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28 September 2023

A County Durham railway station has been found to be older than first thought and is now believed to be the world’s oldest railway station, new research has discovered.
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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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Severn Valley Railway sells ‘Black Five’ 45110

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Alex Bestwick

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16 August 2023

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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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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