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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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Old Hertfordshire signal box being dismantled to make way for new longer trains

The disused Hertford East station signal box is being dismantled and moved…

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Plaque unveiled at King’s Cross commemorates Britain’s first black train driver

A plaque has been unveiled at King’s Cross commemorating Britain’s first black…

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Steam again at Darlington Locomotive Works

This week, Darlington Locomotive Works again witnessed an engine in steam, not…

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Name of HS2’s first Midlands tunnelling machine unveiled by Pete Waterman

Pete Waterman has revealed that Dorothy is the name of the first…

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NYMR issues update on rebuilding Class 24 locomotive D5032 Helen Turner

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has given an update on the rebuilding…

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Train operator Northern looks for volunteers to adopt Greater Manchester stations

Northern is searching for volunteers to adopt their local stations and work…

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Reward offered after Northern train is damaged by bricks in Lancashire

During the past two weeks, three Northern trains have been damaged by…

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Travel advice from Northern ahead of Barnsley v Sheffield United

Next Sunday, Barnsley is at home to Sheffield United in the football…

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Train operator LNER aims to inspire tomorrow’s talent

LNER is investing in communities along its route through its Tomorrow’s Talent…

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East Anglian Railway Museum adds Class 317 DTSO to its collection

East Anglian Railway Museum adds a Class 317 driving vehicle to its…

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