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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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Great Western Railway helps great grandmother tick off her bucket list

A Worcestershire great grandmother  has ticked off an item from her bucket…

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Scotland railway line reopens after electrification preparation work

After being closed for six weeks to prepare for electrification, the Glasgow…

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Reduced services on South Western Railway next week

Because of industrial action by ASLEF , services on South Western Railway…

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Trains services expected to be busy this weekend in Scotland

With two important sporting fixtures and the Edinburgh Festivals taking place this…

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MP and rail industry delegates visit Institute of Railway Research

An MP and representatives from the Railway Industry Association have visited the…

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Bachmann unveils new models in N, OO, and OO9 scale ranges

Bachmann Europe Plc has unveiled new products in N, OO and OO9…

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West Midlands Railway runs competition to find a ‘Junior Conductor’

West Midlands Railway is running a competition for young children to work…

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Transport for Wales launches new interactive digital map

Customers travelling on Transport for Wales trains can now find out exactly…

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A touch of New York brightens up Essex station

A touch of New York has brightened up Wivenhoe station in Essex…

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First Tram-Trains unveiled for new South Wales Metro

A new era for transport in South Wales arrived when the first…

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