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Re: NYMR Incident?

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Bean-counter
Published on 17-11-2011 04:25 PM

INCIDENT AT GROSMONT – Tuesday 15 November 2011

While attaching a locomotive to a train at Grosmont Station, the coaches ran away into a siding demolishing the buffer stop, and coming to rest having struck the parapet of an adjoining bridge on Network Rail’s Esk Valley Line. The end coach was partially derailed angled towards the Esk Valley Line. There were no staff injuries. NYMR were not running public services on this day with the train movement concerned being for internal purposes. ...

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Cashless Scrap Metal Trade - Amendment to Scrap Metal Merchants Act 1964

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Published on 14-09-2011 02:03 PM

Due to a significant rise in value, metal has become a much sought after commodity. This increased demand has resulted in a sharp rise in metal theft nationally.
Sign this petition.
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/406 ...

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Oxfam Clifton Village Bookshop

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Published on 12-07-2011 09:57 AM

RAILWAY BOOKS
Over 900 !!!
On Sale at the
Oxfam Clifton Village Bookshop

The Oxfam Bookshop in Clifton Village has received a large collection of railway books for sale, following a generous donation by a local enthusiast; the collection includes many titles about railways, rolling stock, locomotives, trams and other forms of transport.
A majority of the books are now out of print and will appeal to those interested in the history and operation of railways.

The books will be on sale from ...

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Steel, Steam & Stars III

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Published on 28-06-2011 11:31 AM Number of Views: 1630

New-build 'A1' No. 60163 Tornado has been confirmed as the third guest for the Llangollen Railway's 'Steel, Steam & Stars III' gala on April 21-29 next year. It joins No. 70000 Britannia and the Talyllyn Railway's No. 2 Dolgoch. ...

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An update report from Locomotive 34046 Ltd

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Published on 24-06-2011 10:01 AM Number of Views: 2102

Humphrey Davies from Locomotive 34046 Ltd has kindly provided an update on progress. "The current problems preventing the running of the locomotive [SR 4-6-2 no 34046 Braunton] have been centered around snagging requirements as one might expect following major changes, and problems associated with the new tender. The locomotive will be completed shortly with air brake fitting, and once the OTMR & TPWS installations have been completed by contractors. Testing of these systems can progress when the tender is complete ...

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Baxter to spend a few days by the seaside

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Published on 23-06-2011 06:02 PM Number of Views: 1360

Another locomotive has been added to the list for the Thomas weekend. It will be Captain Baxter from the Bluebell Railway. This small 0-4-0T engine features in Rev W Awdry's book "Stepney the Bluebell Engine". During the Thomas Weekend the 1877-built Captain Baxter will spend his time at Minehead shunting the yard. Built by Fletcher Jennings & Co at Whitehaven, the loco spent its entire working life at a Dorking quarry until rescued for preservation by the Bluebell Railway.

23 June 2011
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Railway Museum to get national historic site designation

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Published on 23-06-2011 04:00 PM Number of Views: 1412

As the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel revealed the new Cranbrook History Gallery on Friday, June 17, MP David Wilks announced the soon-to-be status of the expanding museum.

"This museum is going to be dedicated as a national historic site," said Wilks. "This is great for the city of Cranbrook and great for CP rail. It recognizes the importance of rail through this area and is a long overdue designation."

There are 954 national historic sites located in Canada, and the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel which showcases an unparalleled collection of historic railway passenger cars while being located next to active Canadian Pacific Railway tracks will soon have that prestigious title.
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