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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 main line north of York. It was staged as part of a publicity campaign for Virgin Trains. The event – jointly organised by Virgin Trains, Network Rail, the National Railway Museum, Hitachi and Welcome to…
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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The oldest DMUs still in regular use have finally been withdrawn by Chiltern Railways after nearly 60 years in traffic. CHILTERN Railways has withdrawn its last two Class 121 ‘Bubble Cars’, which were the oldest diesel units still in regular main line passenger service and the final ones to operate with vacuum brakes. The final…
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FINAL ‘D’ STOCK WITHDRAWN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 for subsequent weeks. ‘D’ Stock has operated on the District Line since 1980, but has now been fully replaced by new Bombardier-built ‘S7’ Stock. Many of the driving cars have been acquired by Vivarail, however,…
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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 interior parts following the arson attack last year at the Middleton Railway, Leeds. The vehicle was then moved to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway on May 2 to be repaired at Ingrow by the…
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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 a modern day stabling point that draws heavily on the sidings found alongside York station. Photography by John Humphries. THE Sidings is my third exhibition layout after Dyserth Road and Holland Park, both of which…
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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 a novel piece of fundraising, the Mickleover Model Railway Group has commissioned Bachmann to produce a limited edition Class 37 in ‘OO’ gauge, the proceeds from which will help to pay for a new clubroom. The…
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West Coast pairs

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

Anyone wanting to see multiple working in action should head to the northern half of the West Coast Main Line, where pairs of diesel and electric units and locos can be found in everyday use. More pictures in the June issue of RE – on sale now!
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Never say you’ve seen it all!

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

RAIL enthusiasts are blessed to have a hobby where nothing ever stands still. Yes, there is a healthy streak of nostalgia involved, looking back to the ‘golden years’ (of which everyone has a different opinion). But that nostalgia is only driven by the ever-changing scene, as new locos and units enter traffic and old ones…
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JULY 2017

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

[su_note note_color=”#c0142b” text_color=”#ffffff”]Current issue: July 2017 Next issue: August 2017 – On sale: July 14[/su_note]
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071 Class in demand for railtours

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Sam Hewitt

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16th May 2017

Popular GM locos entered traffic 40 years ago. THE 18-strong General Motors-built 071 Class entered revenue earning traffic 40 years ago in 1977. On May 23 that year, No. 082 was the first to begin to recoup Coras Iompair Eireann’s investment, while No. 088 was the final one on July 6. Last year’s events to…
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