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National Preservation
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Forum Information
The latest forum information that affects you as the users.
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Latest: GWRPG in liquidation GWR Preservation Group, Sep 6, 2021
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Loco information
Information from the loco owners from both the main line and Heritage lines.
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Latest: Unidentified Boiler Sidmouth, Aug 24, 2022
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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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Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
All the Heritage chitchat for the countrys railways and centres.
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Latest: GWSR General Discussion and Operations Enterprise, Apr 16, 2026 at 9:38 AM -
Narrow Gauge Railways
Think RH&DR and you'll be on the right track. 15" and up in here.
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Latest: Southwold Railway brmp201, Apr 13, 2026 at 1:08 PM -
Railwayana
Get potential valuations and information about your railwayana items.
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This is Me
Put your name as the topic, and tell us about yourself. A pic would also be nice...
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Latest: The 10A Allocation acorb, Apr 16, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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Diesel & Electric Traction
The same as steam but diesel, With a few sparks thrown in...
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Latest: Ivatt Diesel Re-creation Society 40044, Apr 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM -
Links
Put the links to your personal or commercial websites. cheers.
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Galas and Events
Heritage Railways Galas & Events across the country.
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Latest: SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026 neildimmer, Apr 16, 2026 at 10:21 AM -
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: Rolling Stock Movements alexl102, Apr 14, 2026 at 12:12 PM -
Everything Else Heritage
Traction Engines, Car's, Trams, Boats and anything else you can think of..
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Latest: Paddle Steamer Waverley johnofwessex, Apr 13, 2026 at 8:31 PM -
Photography
For the young and old. If you want tips or advice, or just want share your pictures.
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Latest: What was I doing 50 years ago today Johnw, Apr 16, 2026 at 7:13 AM -
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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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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Miniature Railways
Anything 15" or smaller, Not quite ffestiniog or '0' gauge, the bit in between.
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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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General Railway Chat
What's happening on the railways? The home for all general railway discussion
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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: The Borders line is back 35B, Apr 14, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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Latest: Trackside Magazine ykin01, Jun 27, 2025
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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 no 533 Johann Marsbar, Jun 24, 2022 -
Railway Herald
The UKs only weekly digital magazine for railway enthusiasts
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Latest: Issue 945 out now: John Smith to step down as CEO of GB Railfreight RHM, Apr 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM -
Heritage Railway
Join Heritage Railway team here with questions and answers and general chat about the heritage scene.
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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: November 2023 issue of The Railway Magazine GarethAtMortons, Nov 8, 2023
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What's Going On
Mainline activity near you. The tours and Specials that everyone wants to know about.
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Latest: RTC 2026 Chailey Stowe, Apr 16, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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