‘the smell, sound and heat would have seemed a miracle 200 years ago’

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‘THE SMELL, SOUND AND HEAT WOULD HAVE SEEMED A MIRACLE 200 YEARS AGO’

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Radio Times Magazine

23 September, 2025

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Picking up steam

Chugging and chuffing their way around heritage lines across the country, steam locomotives continue to capture our imagination, says Octavia Pollock

Rail

Rhythm of the railway

The railway has always provided inspiration for sounds and rhythms in music, from early concert hall waltzes to rock’n’roll records and beyond, says CHRIS EDWARDS

8 JANUARY

W e’re back with another annual Stop & ...

Steam Railway

Mailbag

STAR LETTER It’s more than alright on the ...

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Rail mail

Something to say? This is your platform...