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120 years of Gulbene-Aluksene narrow gauge railway
Published: 14th September 2023

Anniversary in Latvia The most popular heritage railway and tourist attraction in Baltic countries – Gulbene-Aluksne Narrow Gauge Railway or BANITIS celebrate 120th anniversary since …

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The Monte Igueldo Funicular/Spain: New Member
Published: 2nd July 2023

New member of FEDECRAIL:  The Monte Igueldo Funicular/Spain The Monte Igueldo funicular (Donstia-San Sebastián) is over 100 years old and still operates daily with the same equipment and vehicles as when …

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Track construction before the season starts
Published: 23rd April 2023

A surge pond without an outlet is not good news.  Especially when it it’s the wrong side of the track. A determined effort by the Permanent Way team of …

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“Premier” – Back to the Future and an Award
Published: 19th April 2023

In 1905, Edward Lloyd Ltd, the owners of the paper mill at Sittingbourne in Kent decided to convert from a horse drawn tramway to steam power. They initially …

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Major Winter Maintenance completed for its 2023 Season 
Published: 18th April 2023

Seaton Tramway was closed for its annual winter maintenance from January 3 to mid February 2023, to undergo significant upgrades, repairs, and improvements. The annual closure is …

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Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI):
Published: 11th April 2023

6Oth Anniversary of End of Steam on CIÉ Irish Railways On 31st March 1963, steam traction ended on Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ), Ireland’s transport company.  One of the locos withdrawn was a Great Northern Railway 4-4-0 No …

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