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Update on Prince George steam locomotive

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November 21, 2024
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The LNWR George the Fifth Steam Loco Trust has issued an update on its project to construct the only new build pre-World War 1 locomotive for main line operation – the LNWR (London and North Western Railway) George the Fifth Class No. 2013 Prince George.

Update on Prince George steam locomotive

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November 21, 2024
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Luxury train to make evening trip to Kent

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November 21, 2024
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Belmond is set to run its Carriage Club luxury train later this week (22nd November) and it will head to Dover. Class 67s will haul…

Luxury train to make evening trip to Kent

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November 21, 2024
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Belmond is set to run its Carriage Club luxury train later this week (22nd November) and it will head to Dover. Class 67s will haul…

WATCH: Dramatic footage shows lorries striking railway bridges

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November 20, 2024
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Over the last year, railway bridges were struck by heavy goods vehicles 1,532 times, causing a cumulative 100 days of delays for train passengers.

Bahamas Locomotive Society to auction painting by famous railway artist

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November 20, 2024
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The Bahamas Locomotive Society is auctioning an original painting by Eric Oldham to coincide with the publication of a book featuring his works.

New operator for London’s Elizabeth Line announced

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November 20, 2024
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Transport for London has announced the new operator of the Elizabeth Line. GTS Rail Operations Limited, which is a joint venture between Go Ahead Group,…

Restoration of historic structure at Manchester museum nears completion

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November 20, 2024
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Work to restore a 140-year-old gantry outside the Power Hall at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum is nearing completion.

Steam locomotive to depart London Victoria this week

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November 20, 2024
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LMS Black 5 No. 44871 will depart London Victoria this Wednesday (20th November) as it hauls The Christmas Sussex Belle. The train will depart Victoria…

Yorkshire railway adds Class 47 locomotive to its fleet

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November 20, 2024
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A Class 47 diesel locomotive that the Wensleydale Railway had purchased has been delivered to the railway’s Leeming Bar site.