Severn Valley Railway’s launches own version of Monopoly and Top Trumps
The Severn Valley Railway has launched its own exclusive, customised versions of the popular family games Monopoly and Top Trumps.
Author: Roger Smith
I have had a life-long interest in railways, growing up just a few yards from the complex of sidings at Gloucester docks. My interest continued when I left school and joined the signal department of British Railways.
I am a published author and a a proof-reader for the Railway Correspondence and Travel Society's society’s monthly magazine, the Railway Observer.
I am also a keen photographer, and have had a number of railway photographs published in monthly magazines and books.
Severn Valley Railway scoops top tourism award
On Wednesday, 8th June, the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) was awarded VisitEngland’s bronze award for Resilience and Innovation.
Father’s Day Beer Festival at Romney, Hythe, and Dymchurch Railway
The Romney, Hythe, and Dymchurch Railway are putting on a number of special events for Father's Day on- Sunday, 19th June.
The Royal Charter train raises funds for Railway Benefit Fund
The Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) has operated its most exciting fundraiser to date with a special train to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Heritage Diesel Gala 29-31 July
Over the last weekend in July, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is holding this year’s Heritage Diesel Gala.
Bristol Temple Meads railway station to benefit from new/improved entrances
Three new or significantly improved station entrances are planned for the north, south, and east of Bristol Temple Meads station.
Barking Riverside extension to open ahead of schedule
A new station at Barking Riverside is set to open ahead of schedule later this summer.
Manchester’s 21st century railway signalling overhaul completed
Over the recent bank holiday, engineers completed a major project to transfer signal equipment to Manchester’s state-of-the-art rail operating centr…
Northern City Line closed on 19 June to test digital signalling
The Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate will be closed on 19th June to allow engineers to further test the route’s digital signall…
New railway footbridge for Cornish town
A new footbridge is to be built over Grenville Road level crossing at Lostwithiel in Cornwall to eliminate the delays that pedestrians currently exper…