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Category: Features

The official last day of steam

29th November 2019 Sam Hewitt Features

Sunday, August 4, 1968 – the day named by British Rail for the end of ‘normal’ steam – saw just two engines with a full head of steam at Rose Grove.

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Five things you may not know about British Rail freight

29th November 2019 Shannon Butcher Features, Freight

Here’s a few things you may not have known about British Rail freight…

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Order Your Copy of The Changing Face of Railfreight

26th November 2019 Shannon Butcher Features, Freight, Steam

The Changing Face of Railfreight looks back over this period to chart both the physical changes to the network and the organisational changes which have had such an impact on this vital aspect of Britain’s rail network.

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The Ones That Got Away – On sale now!

25th November 2019 Shannon Butcher Features, Steam

Some of Britain’s finest locomotives were unceremoniously scrapped long before anyone thought to preserve them. The Ones That Got Away tells their story.

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Crossrail: The story so far

8th November 2019 Sam Hewitt Features, News
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The boss of the company building Crossrail has confirmed the railway will not open next year and has run even further over budget.

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Must-read railway bookazines from just £5!

4th November 2019 Web Editor Articles, Features

Bookazines from Mortons Media, publisher of popular railway magazines, tell you everything you need to know about the history of the UK’s railways and locomotives.

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Visiting Russia’s Two Capitals: How to Plan Your Time Wisely

1st November 2019 Shannon Butcher Advertisement Feature, Features, Railway holidays

Russia is the world’s largest country, and it’s easy to see why it’s become an increasingly popular travel destination, beguiling and fascinating with world-class art, amazing landscapes and a massively rich and interesting culture and history.

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Five must-read railway books for all enthusiasts and experts

26th September 2019 Sam Hewitt Features

We’ve put together five of our favourites, from pushing the boundaries of railway technology to exploring the National Collection.

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UK railway news round-up

20th September 2019 Sam Hewitt Features, News

Welcome to The Railway Hub’s weekly round-up of the latest railway news.

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VIDEO: Unboxing the Union Pacific ‘Big Boy’

2nd September 2019 Sam Hewitt Features, Video
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This year sees the 150th anniversary since the ‘Pacific Railroad’ was finished, which linked the existing eastern US network with the Pacific coast at Omaha, Nebraska.

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