Lappa Valley opens “The Engine Shed”
The Lappa Valley visitor attraction in Cornwall has added to its range of facilities after opening "The Engine Shed".
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.
Alstom wins contract to deliver up to 200 trains to Norway
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Two preservation societies to benefit from the sale of model railway wagons
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Train Sim World 2: Tharandter Rampe: Dresden – Chemnitz route to be released
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Steam locomotive Duchess of Sutherland set to return to the Settle and Carlisle
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Merseyrail makes timetable changes due to Omicron-related staff absences
Merseyrail has announced changes to its timetable because the impact of the Omicron COVID-19 variant has led to an increase in staff absences.
Steam Loco new build 82045 – December 2021 progress report
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Reminder – Northern Line Bank branch closed for 17 weeks from 15 January
A reminder that the Bank branch of the Northern Line between Kennington and Moorgate will be closed for 17 weeks from Saturday, 15 January.
Metro’s Famous Faces mural celebrates its 25th year
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Revised timetable introduced by TransPennine Express
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