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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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First ‘modified’ Class 66 locomotive enters service

Some of DB Cargo's Class 66 locomotives are being modified with different…

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First visit in 25 years to Somerset railway for Class 24 locomotive

Class 24 D5054 Phil Southern to star at West Somerset Railway Summer…

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Gin and Beer tasting experiences come to Yorkshire railway

Throughout this year the North Yorkshire Moors Railway will be running luxury…

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Midland Main Line: Leicestershire railway footbridge reopens

Work completed to replace temporary footbridge in Leicestershire.

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Here is your chance to drive a steam train in Bristol

Bristol’s M shed is offering people the chance to live their childhood…

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Lord Kamall opens Hampshire railway signal box

On 23 April, the Medstead and Four Marks Signal Box on the…

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Lord Peter Hendy marks partnership with Worcestershire school

Network Rail has joined with The Tree Council to show Worcestershire students…

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Ffestiniog Railway launches new visitor app

The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways have launched a mobile phone app.…

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Model Railway Show coming to Yorkshire this Bank Holiday

Over the May Bank Holiday Weekend from 4th to 6th May an…

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New rail freight safety product tested in the Black Country

BCIMO used to gather data on product to improve rail freight safety.

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