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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: Announcement regarding prohibited subject in General chat Pete Thornhill, Feb 5, 2025 -
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: SVR General Discussion Steve, Jul 24, 2025 at 11:00 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: Isle Of Man Steam Railway MuzTrem, Jul 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM -
Railwayana
Get potential valuations and information about your railwayana items.
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Latest: Manchester Sheffield and Lincolnshire Coat of Arms D6332found, Dec 29, 2024 -
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: Tornado martin1656, Jul 25, 2025 at 6:58 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: Ropley TMD. Our diesels need your help. andy50027, Jul 18, 2025 -
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: Railway200: The Greatest Gathering. Derby Litchurch Lane. 1-3 August. SG-Canada, Jul 24, 2025 at 11:23 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: S&DJR carriage given to the S&DRT bristolian, Jul 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM -
Everything Else Heritage
Traction Engines, Car's, Trams, Boats and anything else you can think of..
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Latest: Ribble Vehicles Preservation Trust running day 20th July 2025. Victor, Jul 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM -
Photography
For the young and old. If you want tips or advice, or just want share your pictures.
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Latest: New Photos of Pre TOPS Diesels & Electrics (including 1st Gen Dmu/Emu) neildimmer, Jul 24, 2025 at 11:23 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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Latest: German Plandampf in September 2025 / Steam hauled goods trains GWR7812, Jul 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM -
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 Paul Grant, Mar 2, 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 911 out now: GBRf officially launches Class 99s RHM, Jul 23, 2025 at 7:33 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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