Refurbishment of Bristol Temple Meads’ historic station roof to enter next phase
From Tuesday, 12th April, the next phase in refurbishing the roof of the historic train shed at Bristol Temple Meads station will begin.
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.
Wellington and Cullompton stations re-opening one step closer
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New build steam locomotive 82045 – March 2022 progress report
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Bodmin and Wenford Railway beats of competition at HRA Awards
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DEPG release work update on Class 35 locomotive D7017
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Progress at HS2’s site in Acton takes a major step forward
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Manchester Metrolink line to Eccles to partially close for most of April
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Steam locomotive 2217 Henry Ellison to visit Cambrian Heritage Railway
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