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Tell me about it. The Anglesey Central Railway is a prime example of this indecisive mess we're in.

The Norton Fitzwarren rail crash of 1940? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norton_Fitzwarren_rail_crash_(1940)

You're an encyclopedic star Nick! Thank you very much for setting the record straight there. I remember the conversation I had with Alf McCullen and Mike Fox about that box vaguely, and this was going a few years back, so I couldn't remember what exactly was said about the TVR box. This...

A brief question I'm hoping one of you will be able to answer: Whatever happened to the Walnut Tree Junction signal box? When I used to volunteer at Barry Island Railway (before they closed), someone mentioned in a conversation that it was saved from Taffs Well station and sealed away in a...

I'm very much worried that the District Line with its loss of gauge and lack of use will eventually be rationalised under Network Rail plans. Freight only is one thing, but there are major structures across the route that need renewing in 5 years, a cost they may not be able to justify. They...

If you could preserve ANY closed railway in the United Kingdom in its entirety (that is any era within operation), which railway would that be? And more importantly, why would you choose that particular line? Obviously your choice doesn't have to be limited down to purely tourist attraction...

That's great to hear! I'm very glad you've got the lease for the entire line down to Brynmenyn, this way it'll ensure future extensions will eventually become a reality, and not just merely an ambition. Its a shame in this country we didn't incorporate laws on railway land and the...

Sadly I cannot recall any with severe gradients that are currently open. I do remember the Brecon and Merthyr Junction Railway was once called the "Breakneck and Murder Railway" owing to the steep gradients which caused many accidents. I also recall walking along the Clydach gorge on what...

Perhaps a list will suffice? 1. Make sure you have a sizeable group of experienced volunteers/engineers who all have a common goal at heart, a passion for restoring the past, and enjoy contributing. 2. The location of the heritage line must have scenery; customers/passengers want to see...

Great to hear the Barry boys are joining you up in Pontycymer Nick! I've already taken the liberty of improving the Wikipedia article by adding a map (btw I'd really like to update the Gwili article but those photos clutter it at the moment and I don't want to delete them) so more people can...