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National Preservation

  1. Announcements, News & Information

    1. Forum Information

      The latest forum information that affects you as the users.
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      Latest: New Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, And Forum Rules Conrad Windham, May 18, 2018
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    2. On Track.

      All the news with Heritage and Mainline.
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      Latest: Update regarding the GWR Preservation Group Limited – February 2019 GWR Preservation Group, Feb 11, 2019
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    3. Loco information

      Information from the loco owners from both the main line and Heritage lines.
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      Latest: Bressingham Locos pete2hogs, Jun 4, 2020
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  2. Members Lounge

    1. Thief Watch

      All heritage organisations are urged to report to this site immediately details of any theft of railwayana, relics and equipment. This will help prevent resale for scrap due to the wide media coverage given here.
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      Latest: NVR Wagon Tarpaulin big.stu, Jun 27, 2020
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    2. Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK

      All the Heritage chitchat for the countrys railways and centres.
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      Latest: S&D Railway Trust and Washford Eviction Notice jma1009, Aug 11, 2020 at 11:59 PM
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    3. Narrow Gauge Railways

      Think RH&DR and you'll be on the right track. 15" and up in here.
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      Latest: FR & WHR & WHHR News mattspencer, Aug 9, 2020 at 12:41 PM
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    4. Railwayana

      Get potential valuations and information about your railwayana items.
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      Latest: Original railway slides and badges for sale. Snapper, Aug 3, 2020
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    5. This is Me

      Put your name as the topic, and tell us about yourself. A pic would also be nice...
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    6. Steam Traction

      Everything to do with General Steam Traction.
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      Latest: 35025 Brocklebank Line John Petley, Aug 11, 2020 at 4:12 PM
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    7. Diesel & Electric Traction

      The same as steam but diesel, With a few sparks thrown in...
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      Latest: Blue Pullman Revival 35B, Aug 11, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    8. Links

      Put the links to your personal or commercial websites. cheers.
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      Latest: GWR 3205 mdewell, Jun 4, 2020
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    9. Galas and Events

      Heritage Railways Galas & Events across the country.
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      Latest: GCR Autumn Steam Gala Oct 1st - 3rd 2020 Johann Marsbar, Aug 7, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    10. Heritage Rolling Stock

      Everything about the countrys rolling stock including the grubby fingerprints on the glass, it's all in here.
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      Latest: Quorn Wagons website Mattie Bee, Aug 9, 2020 at 9:29 PM
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    11. Everything Else Heritage

      Traction Engines, Car's, Trams, Boats and anything else you can think of..
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      Latest: Grantham Canal - bits of rusty metal and other interesting stuff. baldbof, Aug 11, 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    12. Photography

      For the young and old. If you want tips or advice, or just want share your pictures.
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      Photography

      Sub-Forums

      1. Pre Grouping (pre 1923),

      2. The Big Four (1923-48)

      3. BR era (from 1948)

      4. Post 1968

      5. Photographic Guides

      Latest: Railway Videos on Youtube black5, Aug 10, 2020 at 9:54 AM
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    13. International Heritage Railways/Tramways

      Welcome to the bit where National Preservation peers out into the world, and see what the heritage world is upto.
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      Latest: Società Veneta Ferrovie. Saint, Aug 9, 2020 at 11:17 AM
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    14. Bullhead Memories

      "A funny thing happened on the way to the station". Humour, Horror, Intrigue, and Beyond Belief. It's YOUR TRUE tales on the rails...
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      Latest: A day in a life of ... The Running Foreman Jamessquared, Jul 3, 2020
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    15. Miniature Railways

      Anything 15" or smaller, Not quite ffestiniog or '0' gauge, the bit in between.
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      Latest: Italy: San Sebastian Iron Road ilvaporista, Jul 18, 2020
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    16. Mutual Improvement Classes

      Mutual Improvement Classes are in order to pass on and preserve the skills of the past. In true MIC tradition, these pages are designed to make this knowledge and information available to all.
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      Mutual Improvement Classes

      Sub-Forums

      1. Locomotive M.I.C.

      2. Signalling M.I.C.

      3. Civil Engineering M.I.C.

      4. Carriage & Wagon M.I.C.

      5. Locomotive Engineering M.I.C

      6. Railway Operations M.I.C

      Latest: Smokebox Door Replacement Steve, Jun 28, 2020
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    17. New General Chat

      Chat about non railway related subjects
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    18. General Railway Chat

      What's happening on the railways? The home for all general railway discussion
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    19. National Railway Museum

      The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, responsible for the conservation and interpretation of the British national collection of historically significant railway vehicles and other artefacts. Ask us questions here and we'll try to answer.
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      Latest: National Railway Museum Greenway, Aug 5, 2020
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  3. Media Corner

    1. Steam Railway

      Join Steam Railway here with questions and answers and general chat about the Steam Railway Mag.!
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      Latest: Steam Railway SR508 - on sale now! Thomas Bright, Jul 24, 2020
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    2. Railway Herald

      The UKs only weekly digital magazine for railway enthusiasts
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      Latest: Issue 696 out now: Freightliner honours key workers with Class 90 naming RHM, Aug 5, 2020
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    3. Heritage Railway

      Join Heritage Railway team here with questions and answers and general chat about the heritage scene.
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      Latest: GCR autumn gala 2018 video AnthonyTrains2017, Mar 19, 2019
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    4. The Railway Magazine

      Join The Railway Magazine here with questions and answers and general chat about steam through to modern rail developments..!
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      Latest: August 2019 issue Eightpot, Aug 9, 2019
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  4. Mainline Activity & Tours

    1. What's Going On

      Mainline activity near you. The tours and Specials that everyone wants to know about.
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      Latest: 2020 Cumbrian Mountain Expresses 1020 Shireman, Aug 11, 2020 at 11:54 PM
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  5. Non Preservation but Railway Related

    1. Train Simulators

      If you like train simulators, come and join the discussion.
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      Latest: P&WR Autumn steam gala 2018 gwalkeriow, May 16, 2019
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    2. Model Railways

      Think 0 gauge, 00, N, Z.. It's all in here...
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      Latest: Meet the Steampunk Model Railway Enthusiast clinker, Aug 7, 2020 at 7:21 PM
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