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  • Pete Waterman’s final big build: 64ft Blisworth layout set for Great Electric Train Show debut

    Pete Waterman’s final big build: 64ft Blisworth layout set for Great Electric Train Show debut

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Pete Waterman OBE and the Railnuts are putting the finishing touches to a brand-new 64ft-long ‘OO’ gauge model railway of Blisworth on the West Coast Main Line. The layout is due to make its debut at the 2026 Great Electric Train Show at Arena MK in Milton Keynes on October 10 and 11 — and…

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  • A Good Read: Yorkshire Railway Disasters

    A Good Read: Yorkshire Railway Disasters

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    Mark Lancaster

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    This is an intriguing book and it details all serious rail accidents and collisions across Yorkshire from 1840 to the most recent, a freight train collision in 2022, reports Pip Dunn. Each incident is given a brief review of what happened, what caused it and what action was taken in regards ascertaining the most likely…

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  • Japan by Rail: New 2027 Hokkaido Adventure from Ffestiniog Travel

    Japan by Rail: New 2027 Hokkaido Adventure from Ffestiniog Travel

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Japan – North to Hokkaido New for 2027, Ffestiniog Travel’s redesigned Japan – North to Hokkaido itinerary ventures beyond the familiar to explore a quieter, less-visited side of this fascinating country. Travel by world-famous Shinkansen Bullet Train, scenic express and local services, and heritage steam railways including the celebrated Banetsu Monogatari and Mooka Railway. The…

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  • Watercress Line recruiting for two key infrastructure roles

    Watercress Line recruiting for two key infrastructure roles

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The Watercress Line is looking to recruit an experienced Railway Manager and Permanent Way Manager, with salaries of up to £65,000 and £40,000 respectively. The heritage railway is currently advertising two senior infrastructure vacancies covering some of the key areas required to keep the line operating safely and effectively. Railway Manager The Railway Manager role…

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  • A New Chapter for Helston Railway

    A New Chapter for Helston Railway

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    Mark Lancaster

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    A Statement from the Board of Trustees of Helston Railway Preservation Company Ltd (Registered Charity No. 1217390) The Board of Trustees of Helston Railway Preservation Company Ltd is pleased to announce that the organisation is now a Registered Charity (Charity No. 1217390). This marks an important milestone in securing the long-term future of Helston Railway…

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  • Statement – Peak Rail Steam Gala Cancellation

    Statement – Peak Rail Steam Gala Cancellation

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    Mark Lancaster

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    From Peak Rail: It is with great regret that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Peak Rail Steam Gala scheduled for 8th and 9th August 2026. Due to the current tinder-dry conditions and the significant risk of lineside fires spreading to neighbouring properties and land, we believe it would be irresponsible to…

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  • Take your passion to the great outdoors with garden railway modelling

    Take your passion to the great outdoors with garden railway modelling

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Railway modelling is a rich, creative and varied hobby — and for those with the space and the passion to take things outside, there are few more satisfying ways to enjoy it than with a garden railway. A garden railway combines the enjoyment of model trains with the creativity of outdoor landscaping, giving modellers the…

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  • So you want to improve your photography?

    So you want to improve your photography?

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    Mark Lancaster

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    How to take better railway photographs – Pip Dunn explains Do you ever look at a picture in a magazine and think: “I wish I could take an image that good”? Here are a few basic tips on equipment, technique and approach to help you get that bit better at railway photography. Photography has come…

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  • DBC sends first of 25 Class 66s to Romania

    DBC sends first of 25 Class 66s to Romania

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    Mark Lancaster

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    THE FIRST of 25 Class 66s that Romania Operator Grup Feroviar Roman (GFR) has bought from DB Cargo has made its journey to the continent. 66035 Resourceful moved 66014 from Toton to Dollands Moor in April ready for its transfer through the Channel Tunnel. Like 66014, 66006/024/040 have all been repainted in GFR’s blue while…

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  • Arlington repaints LSL 37/5 in ‘Blackberry’ black

    Arlington repaints LSL 37/5 in ‘Blackberry’ black

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    Mark Lancaster

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    THE FIRST Locomotive Services’ Class 37 to be painted in its favoured blackberry black livery, 37521, was outshopped from Arlington Fleet Services in early April. 37667 Flopsie is also at Eastleigh and expected to emerge in the same livery. Both were in BR Green with their D6817 and D6851 numbers. The livery has already been…

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