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The Moomins are coming to Devon!

Seaton Tramway’s new Moomin Summer Adventure brings a themed tram ride, storytelling, interactive fun and live theatre to the Axe Valley from 3rd–9th August.

Tickets are expected to be popular — book your adventure at https://t.co/ByWeSdSiln

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#ThrowbackThursday from a 1959 issue of The Railway Magazine: A MILE FROM EUSTON: “Jubilee” class 4-6-0 locomotive No. 45555, “Quebec,” at Primrose Hill with a Euston to Wolverhampton train (From a photograph by Canon Eric Treacy)

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On Saturday, July 18, 2026, two home fleet steam locomotives — GWR Pannier Tank No. 7754 and GWR Heavy Freight No. 3802 — will be in action across the Dee Valley.

More info at https://t.co/ByWeSdSQaV

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📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY From Railway Hub follower @ColinWareing1🫶

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From our archive: “Heart of Midlothian,” entering Peterborough North Station, in July, 1957, headed by class “A2/3” Pacific No. 60523, “Sun Castle” Photo: D. C. Ovenden

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Boiler of High-pressure 4-6-4 locomotive No. 10000, without casing, in Yarrow’s works, showing water drums below and steam drum above, connected by the water tubes. The “firebox” is at the left

Photo: Yarrow & Co. Ltd.

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The first of 25 DB Cargo Class 66s bought by Romanian operator GFR has begun its journey to the continent, with more locos being repainted and prepared for export.

Read the short update on https://t.co/ByWeSdSiln

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#FlashbackFriday LANCASHIRE CLASS “5” ON THE MOVE

From a photograph by Ralph John Rawlinson

Stanier class “5” 4-6-0 No. 44806 about to leave Lancaster, hauled by class “40” diesel No. 394, in the 16.26 Heysham-Healey Mills freight train on April 6 1970.

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A fresh look for an LSL favourite…

Class 37 No. 37521 has emerged from Arlington Fleet Services in Locomotive Services’ striking ‘Blackberry’ black livery — and another Class 37 is expected to follow. Read more at https://t.co/ByWeSdSiln

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Flying Scotsman departed today from the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, with one last run along the main line to Network Rail. What an incredible few days with grateful thanks to everyone who came to visit and made it happen.

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#ThrowbackThursday Photo from 1917: W. H. C. Kelland. LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY. Down express travelling at 60 miles per hour near Kenton. Webb 4-cylinder 4-4-0 compound (“Jubilee” class) piloting, and 4-4-0 “Precursor” as train engine.

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Fantastic! What a photo from the @DartmouthRR 🫶

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Two volunteers have qualified as Steam Locomotive Drivers at Llangollen & Corwen Railway after 10 yrs of, commitment & hands-on experience.

Matthew & Tim both started at 17, & are helping carry traditional skills into the future
𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙝𝙪𝙗.𝙘𝙤.𝙪𝙠

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Remember our recent photo? Two legends of British steam met on the main line in 2019. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman passes No. 7029 Clun Castle at Hinksey, south of Oxford, on June 15.

Here's an on-board photo from Darren Ford! 🫶

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The Llangollen & Corwen Railway says its Diesel Power and 80s Weekend has become one of the most successful special events in its recent history.

Record gala crowds, Class 08 shunters, retro gaming, 80s music created a different weekend in Dee Valley.

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Welsh Highland Heritage Rly fans!

Flagship Hunslet 2-6-2T 'Russell' - the only original WHR steam locomotive is currently 'out of ticket'. This means the boiler needs to be inspected and retubed.

This will cost money.

Please consider making a donation:
https://t.co/ac98mJuMSN

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𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱: the delightful little station, Hedge End, near Southampton.
Opened in 1990, it has that quiet, easy charm that makes a sunny railway stop feel wonderfully peaceful.
There’s something very relaxing about sleepy stations in the sun.

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Flashback to 2019: A great view of the Forth Bridge from the cab of HST power car No. 43169, working the 11.32 Edinburgh-Aberdeen on May 22. 📷 TRANSPORT REPORTS LTD

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No. 08888 has returned to Parcels red and regained its Postman’s Pride nameplates at Lydney — while other heritage shunter moves include a Somerset and Dorset Railway loan and a Class 07 acquisition for the Severn Valley Railway.

Read the full update at https://t.co/ByWeSdSiln

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#FlashbackFriday A once-in-a-lifetime shot for the lucky photographer as two legends of British steam meet on the main line in 2019. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman passes No. 7029 Clun Castle at Hinksey, south of Oxford, on June 15. 📸ROBIN COOMBES.