Features

6 gift ideas for your train-mad dad this Fathers’ Day

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Alex Bestwick

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14th May 2025

Here are a few different places you can find the perfect Fathers’ Day gift for your model railway-loving dad!
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How heritage railways are integrating technology

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Web Editor

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14th May 2025

Modern heritage railways offer a blend of nostalgia and innovation. While their appeal often lies in the preservation of vintage locomotives and the atmosphere of a bygone era, many heritage railways are now integrating modern technology to improve their day-to-day operations and attract wider audiences.
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Virtual railways: How simulation helps train the next generation of rail workers

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Web Editor

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14th May 2025

Virtual reality is becoming an increasingly important part of how the railway industry trains its workforce.
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Make the most of dining on your rail journey

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Alex Bestwick

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25th April 2025

Dining on a railway journey can be one of the highlights of travel, offering an opportunity to enjoy meals while […]
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Essential items to pack for a comfortable overnight train trip

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Web Editor

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1st April 2025

Embarking on an overnight train journey can be a wonderful and unique way to travel. Whether you’re heading on a […]
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Must-do activities for a special rail experience

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Web Editor

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12th February 2025

Travel by rail offers a unique experience, providing scenic views, ample time to relax and a change of pace from other forms of transportation.
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Bring live train information to your home with a UK Departure Board!

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Alex Bestwick

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30th January 2025

Available in 3 sizes to display real time information for your local station or indeed any station – train, tram, […]
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PTG Tours: Escorted holidays by rail in 2025

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Alex Bestwick

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8th January 2025

Celebrating 27 years in 2025 this well-established UK based company offer “general interest rail, nature and culture” and a separate […]
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Why does snow prevent rail services from running?

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Shannon Butcher

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19th November 2024

With parts of the country waking to snow outside their windows this morning, let’s look at how trains cope in snowy conditions, and what happens when they don’t.
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Christmas Gift Guide 2024

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Alex Bestwick

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15th November 2024

Christmas is just around the corner, meaning it’s time to start present hunting again! Fortunately, we’ve made your life a little bit simpler with our exclusive Christmas Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic Railway picks, we’re sure there’s something for everyone…
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