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Closure of the Waverley Route

Tweedbank - Waverley Route - union of south africa - 60009

In April 1969, I read an article in Railway World magazine about the closure of the Waverley Route. The report had a profound effect on me which has stayed with me throughout my personal professional life.

Bath Railway Society Diamond Jubilee

Bath Railway Society Jubilee dinner - Pines Express - Bitton Station

On the 24th April 1957, some railway enthusiasts held an informal meeting in the Midland Hotel just opposite Bath Green Park station. Founding members included famous Somerset and Dorset photographers Ivo Peters and Alan Newman. The object was to form a society ‘……to further the interest in railways generally, and to seek out other persons interested in the subject in […]

11 heritage railways you’ll want to visit

heritage railways - Midsomer Norton - Somerset and Dorset railway - sentinel Joyce

I’ve picked 11 heritage railways that I have visited and I can recommend. I think they all make for a great day out and I’ve highlighted what I think is special about each railway. Let me know which railways you have visited and what you think is the best feature of the railway. Note: in […]

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