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Roger Smith

I have had a life-long interest in railways, growing up just a few yards from the complex of sidings at Gloucester docks. My interest continued when I left school and joined the signal department of British Railways. I am a member of the Railway Correspondence and Travel Society and am a proof-reader for the society’s monthly magazine, the Railway Observer. I am also a keen photographer, and have had a number of railway photographs published.
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Level crossing closures to come into force with new Scotland railway line progressing well

With the construction of the Levenmouth Link railway line progressing well, Network…

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Transport for Wales launches new tourism campaign by train

Transport for Wales and Visit Wales have launched a new campaign to…

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Ruislip Lido Railway to hold gala weekend in September

On 16 and 17 September The Ruislip Lido Railway will be holding…

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Pirates and dinosaurs to visit Bedfordshire narrow gauge railway

Over the next two weekends, the Leighton Buzzard Railway is holding two…

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Progress report on repairs to Swiss railway tunnel after train derailment

The cause of a derailment in the Gotthard Tunnel is being investigated…

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Book Review: Narrow Gauge and Industrial Railways by Brian and Ian Reading

An intriguing insight into Britain’s narrow gauge and industrial railways, with unusual…

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Strikes to affect most services on 2 Saturdays in August and September

Because of industrial action by the RMT union, train services across the…

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Statfold Barn Railway welcomes Bagnall 4-4-0 steam locomotive

The locomotive fleet at the Statfold Barn Railway has been expanded with…

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RMT union to march on Downing Street in fight to save ticket offices

On 31 August, railway workers will march to Downing Street in their…

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Great Western Railway places Wellbeing Piano at Worcestershire station

During a community wellbeing day held at Worcestershire Parkway station, Great Western…

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