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Its that time of year again folks, time to plug this years 9 Day Mega Gala From 28th June through to 06th July.
Along with home fleet locos, Visiting this year*:
D1023 WESTERN FUSILIER - courtesy of the National Railway Museum
Class 31 31108 - courtesy of A1A Locomotives Limited
Class...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7016371.stm
Interesting piece, highlights the 'other side' of the Glasgow Underground, what happens at night when the Juice is turned off.
I am sad to report that a local rambler was hit and killed by a train on the ELR just outsile Bury Station, he slipped down an embankment and fell unconscious onto the line, moments later he was struck and killed by a train.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/7051043.stm...
New trains which have been introduced on several southern England routes have experienced track problems and rail delays because of their heavier weight.
The trains have been brought in by Southern, South West Trains, and Southeastern companies.
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) said the...
East Lancashire Railway Diesel Gala - Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th July
About the event
The event is a 5 day gala with a range of different traction both ELR home fleet and visitors to the railway. This year looks no exception to previous years high standards.
The event runs for 5 days with a...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6528821.stm
Seventy-one people have been lightly injured after a commuter train hit the buffers as it pulled into one of Paris's main railway stations.
Two young boys have been hit and killed by a London Underground train in Barking in east London.
British Transport Police said they were part of a group of boys who had been writing graffiti in a depot late on Friday night.
They were spotted by depot security staff and ran off - but two of...
The East Lancs Railway are holding their winter Steam Gala on 27th and 28th January.
Featuring: Special Guest (30)850 Lord Nelson
With:
(4)6201 Princess Elizabeth
(4)5690 Leander
92214 (9F)
45407 Lancashire Fusilier
45231 Sherwood Forester
44422 (4F)
47324 (3F "Jinty")
Turn up at...
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