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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
Full steam ahead for Welsh railway extensionThe Bala Lake Railway has been granted permission by the Snowdonia National Park to extend the line from Pen y Bont to a new location…
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Good news. Now that the Snowdonia National Park Authority has seen sense, perhaps the Exmoor National Park Authority will likewise see sense over the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway extension project, and… Read more
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Absolutely. A terrible waste of money and effort which could have gone into actually starting the build of this long awaited extension. It was the dream (to reach a different but probably not as good… Read more
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Fantastic news. This has been a long time coming and it can only help the fortunes of a great railway. I can't wait to see construction commence.
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
£1m improvements carried out at Flintshire and Cheshire stationsImprovements at Flint and Runcorn East have been completed by Transport for Wales. The million-pound investment has seen improvements to CCTV, help points, waiting shelters,…
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
End of the line for Scotland's HSTs as procurement for new trains announcedThe Scottish Government has announced that ScotRail’s InterCity HSTs are to be replaced.
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Get these HST’s top and tailing container trains to give us fast freight, then they won’t hold the passenger trains up.
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They'll order Bi-modes, so that you get new trains now, which are electrification compatible, and can take advantage at the electrification is extended. They won't order a diesel fleet only to have to replace… Read more
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Much advice to the Scots is to take as many trips on the HSTs as you can. As a Devonian, I miss the many times I travelled on board the HSTs between Plymouth and Paddington. They were roomy with comfortable… Read more
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
4079 Pendennis Castle: Steam locomotive withdrawn from service due to 'number of concerns'The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has confirmed that the visit of 4079 Pendennis Castle has been cancelled due to an issue with the locomotive.
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
Steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower to visit Shropshire this Wednesday61306 Mayflower is set to make a visit to Shrewsbury this Wednesday (4th September 2024) as it hauls part of The Welsh Marches Express.
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
What next for Tornado steam locomotive after 'successful' weekend in LeicestershireThe A1 Steam Locomotive Trust’s New-Build A1 No. 60163 Tornado took a major step towards returning to mainline service last weekend (30th Aug/1st Sept).
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
Progress update on steam locomotive 7802 Bradley ManorThe Erlestoke Manor Fund has released a short update on the work taking place to overhaul GWR Manor No. 7802 Bradley Manor.
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