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BR’s BIG SHAKE-UP

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Sam Hewitt

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25th May 2017

I ENJOYED the freight sectorisation article in RE251 (April issue) and found it an interesting read. The splendid main opening […]
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0 to 60!

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Sam Hewitt

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25th May 2017

Just how nimble are today’s locos and units, and what’s the quickest off the mark? Neville Hill returns to the Cambridge […]
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On a firm (four) footing

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Sam Hewitt

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25th May 2017

Now that the Colne Valley Railway has purchased its own trackbed and land, plans are pushing ahead on more visitor attractions […]
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FROM OUR ARCHIVES: Tanks for the memories

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd May 2017

The once extensive network of fuel oil deliveries is now reduced to a few as required workings. David Ratcliffe looks […]
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Four trains: one unique event!

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

A ONE-off event on April 23 saw four generations of East Coast traction run side by side along the four-track […]
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Final ‘Bubble Cars’ bow out

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

The oldest DMUs still in regular use have finally been withdrawn by Chiltern Railways after nearly 60 years in traffic. […]
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FINAL ‘D’ STOCK WITHDRAWN

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

April 21 was the last day that London Underground operated ‘D’ Stock in normal service, although two railtours were planned […]
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DAMAGED ‘OLIVe’ MOVES TO INGROW

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

Volunteers from the EM2 Locomotive Society spent the Easter weekend stripping Overhead Line Inspection Vehicle (OLIVe) No. DB998900 of charred […]
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Layout: The Sidings

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

Seeking to construct a new but easily manageable ‘OO’ gauge exhibition layout, Nick Gurney describes how he was inspired to create […]
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Highland ‘37’ from Mickleover club

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

A limited edition Class 37/0 has been commissioned to help fund a new clubroom for the model railway group. IN […]
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