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Names and love hearts carved into a steam locomotive cab some 50 years ago tell the story of just one of this 140-year-old steam engines lives. ... The F150 was designed by Henry Dubs and built in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1881 before it was transported to New Zealand to begin service in Greymouth in 1882.
(Permalink) Dübs & Co Glasgow Locomotive Works Henry Dübs New Zealand Preservation Restoration |
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A Class 365 electric multiple unit with strong connections to Her Majesty The Queen has been granted a place in preservation by its former owner Eversholt Rail.
Unit No. 365524 considered to be in the best condition of the original fleet of 41 trains is destined for the East Kent Railway in mid-January. The initiative came from transport consultant and investor Howard Johnston, and the unit is intended for static display and become a restaurant, exhibition area, and major events venue. (Permalink) 365524 Class 365 East Kent Railway Eversholt Rail Happy Trains Preservation  Carlisle: Another pair of Class 365 EMUs are towed south from Glasgow to Crewe on 10 July 2019. The train was hauled by ROG 37800 and the rear of the train is seen at Carlisle, platform 4 during a brief stop. T ... |
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Restoration work to a 19-century bridge that has carried a key footpath for 160 years in Kirkby Stephen has begun.
(Permalink) Kirkby Stephen Kirkby Stephen Town Council Preservation Stainmore Railway Company Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority  Kirkby Stephen East: EWS liveried 47785 enjoying the sunshine on the short, but perfectly formed, revival of the Stainmore line in May 2014 see image [[40361]].  Kirkby Stephen East: Part of the Stainmore Railway Co heritage centre at Kirkby Stephen East. Photographed from the north west of the site during an operating day in 2002. |
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An environmental consultant has been lending a hand to get a north-east railway to revamp on track.
(Permalink) Deeside Railway Preservation Royal Deeside Railway |
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