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Railway anniversary celebrations to hit the tracks
The "Inspiration" train is due to be launched at the Severn Valley Railway on 27 June before visiting 60 locations, such as ...
The Art Newspaper11d
All aboard: murals celebrate 200th anniversary of two of the world's most historic train stations
Works by Adébayo Bolaji and Kate Jackson weire unveiled yesterday at Darlington and Heighington stations, both in the UK's ...
Railway posters reimagined for 200th anniversary
Railway adverts were first produced in the 1930s to encourage people to visit destinations across Yorkshire. The artworks ...
Warrington Guardian on MSN4d
Steam train to depart from Warrington Bank Quay to mark 200th anniversary
In 1825, George Stephenson’s steam-powered Locomotion No. 1 travelled 26 miles between Shildon, Darlington and Stockton ...
Network Rail Media Centre13d
'Train Landscape’ by Eric Ravilious wins global vote to find the public’s favourite UK railway artwork
Watercolour painted in 1940 comes top in poll marking 200 years of the modern railway• Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums has now ...
The Railway Hub3d
Thomas the Tank Engine documentary to premiere at The Greatest Gathering
A documentary exploring Thomas the Tank Engine's enduring legacy will receive its UK premiere at Alstom's The Greatest ...
BBC8d
Railway anniversary celebrations to hit the tracks
organisers say A special train forming a travelling celebration marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway is to criss-cross the UK over the next 12 months. The exhibition would highlight ...