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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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Storm Eunice fails to stop former Spooner Row signal box moving to Wymondham Abbey on MNR 

Despite the ravages of Storm Eunice, the former Spooner Row signal box…

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‘Wonder Wednesday’ features in half-term activities at National Railway Museum

Families visiting the National Railway Museum during half-term will have the chance…

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Alan Thomson Sim releases Ballast Tamper Scenario pack

Alan Thomson Simulation has announced seven detailed scenarios for the "GOLD STAR…

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Video: New escalators installed at Gatwick Airport railway station

The final three new escalators at Gatwick Airport station have been installed,…

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Mid Norfolk Railway set to reopen on Mother’s Day

The Mid Norfolk Railway will be running a full programme of events…

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Severe flooding from Storm Franklin continues to disrupt rail travel in Yorkshire

Railway routes across parts of South and West Yorkshire have been severely…

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“The Royal Charter” set to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

"The Royal Charter" luxury rail tour is to travel from Crewe to…

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Alstom to supply 40 new trams to Gothenburg, Sweden

Alstom has received a €100m order to supply 40 new Flexity M34…

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South Western Railway urges passengers not to travel today

South Western Railway is expecting a number of incidents today because of…

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Torquay railway bridge to be closed for an extra month

A bridge over the railway line at Torquay in Devon is expected…

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