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Baker Street Underground Station – The Worlds First Underground and the Sherlock Holmes Connection
Discover the history of this amazing architectural marvel and it's connection to Sherlock Holmes
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Big Bertha – Railway History
Big Bertha - the largest and most powerful engine designed and built by the Midland Railway.
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The History of Trams in Greater Manchester: From Humble Beginnings to Modern Metrolink
Trams have played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Greater Manchester, we explore its heritage.
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Apedale Light Railway, Staffordshire – Walk with a Vicar
Explore Apedale Light Railway in Staffordshire alongside a Vicar, Rev Peter Barham - Take a Walk with a Vicar at Tracks to the ...
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Manchester Buses, Trams, Metro & More – Walks with a Vicar
Explore Manchester's Transport History in this Walk with a Vicar
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Little Willie – Railway History
Discover our lost railway history, Little Willie, and the role Gorton played for this engine that could!
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Back in the USSR – Gorton’s Steam Exports
The story of the biggest steam locomotive ever to be constructed in Europe.
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Manchester Central Station – GMEX
Manchester Central Station, also known as Manchester Central Railway Station, today known as Manchester Central, holds a significant place in the history of ...
Clives Curiosities
British Rail in Steam at NCB Williamthorpe Colliery
Situated near Holmewood in North Derbyshire, NCB Williamthorpe Colliery in 1967 was the place where several British Railway tank locomotives could be found ...
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Ramsbottom Train Station – Heritage Railway & A Lost Train Station
Now the midpoint of the East Lancashire Railway (ELR), Ramsbottom Train Station is situated in a small lively town of artisan shops and ...
Local History
The Liverpool Overhead Railway – The Dockers’ Umbrella
Closed on 30 December 1965 after more than 60 years of passenger service, the ovee’ or Dockers’ Umbrella, was officially called “The Liverpool ...
Local History
Dartmouth Train Station – The Station with No Trains
Dartmouth Station has never been served by trains, and despite multiple plans during the 1850s to build a track to Dartmouth – nothing ...