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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: Bluebell Railway General Discussion Chailey Stowe, Feb 18, 2026 at 5:34 PM -
Narrow Gauge Railways
Think RH&DR and you'll be on the right track. 15" and up in here.
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Latest: Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development Fish Plate, Feb 18, 2026 at 9:38 PM -
Railwayana
Get potential valuations and information about your railwayana items.
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Latest: Guards/Fogging lamps 73108, Feb 18, 2026 at 5:20 PM -
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: BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread northernsteam, Feb 18, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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Diesel & Electric Traction
The same as steam but diesel, With a few sparks thrown in...
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Latest: Class 455 Preserved M59137, Feb 17, 2026 at 10:38 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: Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026 The Gricing Owl, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:52 PM -
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 For Sale lynbarn, Feb 18, 2026 at 9:23 PM -
Everything Else Heritage
Traction Engines, Car's, Trams, Boats and anything else you can think of..
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Photography
For the young and old. If you want tips or advice, or just want share your pictures.
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Latest: August/September 1976 Johnw, Feb 18, 2026 at 8:30 PM -
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: Rodelblitz German Mainline Steam 2026 2857Harry, Feb 14, 2026 at 10:04 AM -
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: National Railway Museum garth manor, Dec 4, 2025
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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: Issue 852 out now: Government publishes draft Rail Reform Bill RHM, Feb 28, 2024 -
Railway Herald
The UKs only weekly digital magazine for railway enthusiasts
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Latest: Issue 937 out now: Preservation mourns the loss of Richard Greenwood MBE RHM, Feb 18, 2026 at 7:53 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: Vintage Trains 2026 Sidmouth, Feb 18, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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