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Cambrian Railway Partnership Community Fund.

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Grants up to £1,000 offered for projects along the Cambrian Line

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Plaque in Euston Tunnel underneath last resting place of Sir Marc and Isambard Kingdom Brunel // Credit: HS2

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HS2 Euston tunnel gets Brunel Blue Plaque

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Teams on site during Guide Bridge track upgrades

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Watch: Drone footage of Greater Manchester track upgrades

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No. 4079 Pendennis Castle. // Credit Frank Dumbleton

Standard Gauge

Express steam locomotives set for North Yorkshire gala

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Heathrow Express train.

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Major Disruption for Heathrow Airport trains as tunnel closed for safety reasons

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East Lancashire Railway suspends steam services due to fire risk

East Lancashire Railway (ELR) has temporarily suspended its steam services due to current prolonged dry conditions…

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alexf posted an update in the group Heritage – Narrow Gauge 11 hours ago

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Had an enjoyable day out at Richmond Light Railway on Saturday, drooling over their infrastructure, but feeling…

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