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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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Accommodation on the Isle of Man sought for 145-year old carriage

The Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters’ Association hopes to repatriate an…

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Three more weekends of £10 fares on Cornwall narrow-gauge railway

Whilst the Lappa Valley Railway is getting ready for full-time opening, it…

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Rapido Trains UK introduce a range of wagons for OO-gauge

Model manufacturer Rapido Trains UK has introduced a range of private owner…

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Staffordshire heritage railway appeal to purchase ballast wagon

The Churnet Valley Railway based near Leek in Staffordshire has launched an…

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Great Western Railway to run extra trains for Six Nations rugby match

Great Western Railway will run 52 trains having more than 27,000 seats…

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Yorkshire rail museum welcomes investment from Levelling Up Fund

The National Railway Museum has welcomed the announcement of a £15 million…

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MPs and freight operators discuss opportunities to grow rail freight

At a reception held at the House of Commons politicians joined freight…

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Greater Anglia offers great value tickets for days out in Norfolk

With spring bringing lengthening days, Greater Anglia has a range of great…

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Avanti West Coast declares its loyalty scheme a resounding success

Avanti West Coast’s loyalty scheme has achieved tremendous success with over a…

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Appeal after umbrella stabbing at Worcestershire railway station

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to an assault at Worcester Foregate Street…

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