Creating the perfect Pendolino
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by Richard Clinnick
6h ago
Claimed to be the UK’s biggest ever fleet upgrade, the Pendolino refurbishment at Widnes has seen all the 11-car sets completed, with work now focused on the nine-car trains. Richard Clinnick reports. Avanti West Coast No. 390050 stands inside Alstom’s Widnes facility on October 10. This was the third day of its 10-day refurbishment. All photos: Richard Clinnick More than 305 million miles have been covered by the Alstom Class 390 Pendolino fleet since they first entered traffic on the West Coast Main Line (WCML) in 2002. Indeed, in the 12 months up to September 30, 2023, the fleet had complet ..read more
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Excursions and Adventures: Unforgettable Experiences For Active Recreation in Spain
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by Web Editor
6h ago
Spain is a great place to go for fun things to do. This amazing tourist destination offers plenty of recreation options. There is something for everyone in Spain, whether you want to learn about culture, go on an outdoor trip, or just spend the day at the beach. Let us share some of the best things to do in Spain in order for you to get the max out of your vacay time. In case you want to combine rest and job hunting, you can visit  Jooble employment site for the exciting career opportunity. #1 — Go to Music Events & Festivals If you love jazz (just as we do) and happen to be in the Ba ..read more
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£36k fundraiser launched to return W24 Calbourne to service
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by Alex Bestwick
2d ago
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has launched a fundraising appeal to replace the tyres on its flagship steam locomotive W24 Calbourne. Credit: ARG_Flickr Calbourne was constructed in 1891, and its steel tyres have worn down over the years meaning they now need to be replaced. Fitting the tyres is a highly specialist and lengthy task. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has launched the urgent fundraising appeal in the hopes of getting Calbourne back in service as soon as possible. The locomotive has been with the railway since 1967 and is popular with visitors. Chairman Peter Taylor said: “We are ..read more
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Train derails in Cumbria causing cancellations
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by Alex Bestwick
1w ago
A train came off the tracks near Grange-Over-Sand in Cumbria, Northern has said. James Manning All lines between Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster are currently blocked. Network Rail staff have been on site since in the early hours, the train company said. Ticket restrictions for other train operators like Transpennine Express and Avanti have been lifted, while road rail replacement vehicles have been requested, Northern said. Northern advised people to reconsider their journeys and check before they travel. This story will be updated as we learn more ..read more
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Train drivers at 16 rail companies to strike in April
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by Alex Bestwick
1w ago
Train drivers at 16 rail companies will stage a fresh wave of strikes in April as the long-running dispute over pay and conditions continues. Members of Aslef will hold a rolling programme of one-day walkouts between April 5 and 8, alongside a six-day ban on overtime. Train drivers have now not had a pay rise for five years, since April 2019, said Aslef. The union said it wanted to increase the pressure on the “intransigent” train companies and the “tone-deaf” government following a series of strikes stretching back 20 months. Drivers will strike on Friday April 5 at Avanti West Coast, East Mi ..read more
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New exhibition celebrates life of Nigel Gresley
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by Alex Bestwick
1w ago
A new exhibition celebrating the life of Sir Nigel Gresley will open in Doncaster next month on the 100 year anniversary of Flying Scotsman’s naming. Gresley: Genius of Steam and Speed will tell the story of the man who designed world-famous locomotives including Flying Scotsman and The Mallard. The exhibition will be held in Doncaster, the city where many of Gresley’s creations were built. On display will be a selection of Gresley’s letters and notebooks and a number of his personal artefacts such as his hat and passport to tell the story of Gresley’s life. As well as celebrating Gresley, th ..read more
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Poppy Line to welcome Betton Grange for Norfolk “holiday”
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by Robin Jones
1w ago
Visitors to the North Norfolk Railway this summer will have the chance to travel behind a type of steam locomotive not seen for almost 60 years as the line plays host to GWR 4-6-0 No. 6880 Betton Grange’ for a three month visit from August, the Poppy Line has announced.  Pictured is 6880 Betton Grange standing on the turntable at Tyseley Locomotive Works on March 15, before its planned first test steaming a week later, and with painting underway in early March. SCOTT BARNES The engine has been created by the dedicated team of the 6880 Betton Gerange Society Ltd over the past 26 years aft ..read more
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Europe’s largest collection of historic rail vehicles assembled at Locomotion
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by Darren Hendley
2w ago
Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham is to undertake the museum’s biggest ever rail shunt to create Europe’s largest undercover display of historic rail vehicles. Managed by specialist teams from Locomotion and the National Railway Museum, the shunt will see 46 vehicles (and one road vehicle) moved carefully inside the newly constructed £8m New Hall. Locomotive Super D unloaded into New Hall. Locomotion is a partnership between the Science Museum Group and Durham County Council, with the latter having provided significant funding towards New Hall. Situated opposite the museum’s existing collec ..read more
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April 2024
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by Derek Wright
2w ago
Steam nostalgia and railway history at its best, Steam Days is the monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts. With Rex Kennedy as editor, he has 80 years of railway memories to recollect, alongside the stories and tales retold by many of the contributors. Steam Days covers the six regions of British railways in each edition; Western, Southern, London, Midland, Eastern, and Scottish, with the occasional article on Irish railways and the industrial scene. Packed with fully illustrated articles, Steam Days covers the history of the railways of Great Britain from the early days ..read more
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April 2024
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by Derek Wright
2w ago
Rail Express is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts and photographers; and the April issue brings you the latest news, headlines, images and features from across the entire rail network. Undoubtedly the best for modern traction photography, the magazine keeps readers informed and entertained with undiluted coverage of Britain’s railways in the diesel and electric era. Here’s what you’ll find inside the April issue… CLASS 50S – THE TWILIGHT YEARS It’s 30 years since the ‘50s’ were withdrawn, but their diagrammed use ended two years earlier. David Russell recalls the final years of r ..read more
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