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Sixty years since Dr Beeching’s infamous cuts, Neil McAllister celebrates Britain’s

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The People's Friend Special Magazine

22 March, 2023

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Fires and floods – how can main line steam beat the weather?

EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING TODAY’S MAIN LINE CHARTER SCENE

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Strength to strength at shillingstone

Steam Railway meets up with Gavin Collins, Chairman of the North Dorset Railway, and Phil Jacques, the line’s Operations Manager, to talk about what this S&D anniversary year (and beyond) holds for the expanding heritage line.

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A slow & dirty demise

Sixty years ago this month, on March 6 1966, the Western Region achieved two major goals with the end of both steam power and the Somerset & Dorset route – bringing a mighty era to a rather grubby end.

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From victor to evening star

In the first 15 years of its life as a heritage line, steam on the West Somerset Railway underwent a remarkable transformation, from humble industrials to stars from the National Collection.

Steam Railway

The roster

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

Steam Railway

Mailbag

GET IN TOUCH Steam Railway, Media House, Lynchwood, ...

Steam Railway

Fires and floods – how can main line steam beat the weather?

EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING TODAY’S MAIN LINE CHARTER SCENE

Steam Railway

Strength to strength at shillingstone

Steam Railway

A slow & dirty demise

Steam Railway

From victor to evening star

In the first 15 years of its life as a heritage line, steam on the West Somerset Railway underwent a remarkable transformation, from humble industrials to stars from the National Collection.

Steam Railway

The roster

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

Back on track

The People's Friend Special Magazine

22 March, 2023

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