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    Great Western Railway History: Then and Now

    London Paddington railway station

    Great Western Railway (GWR) is proudly showcasing the history of their network and celebrating the rich heritage of Britain’s railways with brand new animated images By delving into the historical railway image archives and commissioning a photographer to capture the stations in their present-day glory, GWR has successfully showcased the gradual development of Britain’s railways over […]

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    Can You Help Preserve Railway History?

    railway accident - historical warning poster

    Historically, railway accidents were common and many of the health and safety rules that we have today did not exist. Volunteers are now being sought to help tell the sad and costly story behind Britain’s railway age – the deaths and injuries suffered by many thousands of mainly men who operated the railways. Historian Mike […]

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    British Rail Eastern Region Rover

    British Rail l- 1971 - East Anglian Ranger Ticket

    I have travelled on the railways of East Anglia many times over the years. In the early 1970s, British Rail Eastern Region marketed the East Anglian Ranger Ticket. This gave seven days unlimited travel throughout Norfolk and Suffolk although on weekdays it wasn’t valid until after 8:45am. 

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    Top of the Spots – Old Railway Photos

    Deltic - Kings Cross

    Over the years I have taken many British railway photos. I’d like to share a selection of railway photos which mean something special to me. It might be the locomotives, rolling stock or location that is important.  I hope you enjoy my ‘Top of the Spots’. 

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    1970s railway enthusiast trip

    828 Magnificent -Hymek 7084 - Exeter St Davids depot - June 1971

    I loved to travel on British Rail trains in the 1970s. In May 1971, when I was 13, we went on a two-week family holiday to Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset. We travelled by train as we had no car. We sent our luggage by rail passengers luggage in advance (PLIA). It always turned up at our destination! I […]

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    The locomotive BR preferred to forget

    Co-Bo - Class 28 - diesel-hydraulic locomotive - model railway

    For some reason the Metropolitan Vickers Co-Bo Class 28 locomotives have always held a fascination for me. Perhaps because it is one of the few BR 1955 modernization plan locomotive types which I have never seen operating. Maybe it is the unique look of both the front end. It could be the different bogies – one has three […]

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    Teenage Whistle Stop Railway Adventure

    I grew up travelling on 1970s trains. They were my ticket to freedom and I loved travelling over the British Rail network. however, things did not always go to plan! 

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    Relaxing on the Caledonian Sleeper Train

    BR Mark 1 sleeper train leaflet

    Over recent years the overnight sleeper train has made a significant comeback. Many people have opted to travel this way over other methods. Not only is it a very civilized and stress free way to travel, it can be cost-effective.

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    How did you get interested in railways?

    Bewdley Station - Severn Valley Railway

    As I mentioned in my blog about Starting out at Crewe Works, I had been interested railways since I was frightened by an A4 Pacific as it stormed through the old Stevenage station from the North. I was a small child sitting in my pushchair on the Up platform. I thought it would be fascinating to […]

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    Magnificent Memories of Sidmouth Railway Station

    Sidmouth railway station

    A guest post by Ann Tanner from Sidmouth Museum. Photos copyright Sidmouth Museum. 50th Anniversary of closure 2017 is the 50th Anniversary of the closure of Sidmouth railway station. Sidmouth Museum decided to mark the anniversary as its occurrence greatly affected the lives of residents and visitors to Sidmouth. The museum has planned an exhibition […]

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