The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/railway/news/ The Northern Echo /history/railway/news/ en-gb Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:34:03 +0100 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:34:03 +0100 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/railway/news/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/850268/?type=rsslogo The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/railway/news/ Loco goes back to where she started http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/railway/news/4463370.Loco_goes_back_to_where_she_started/?ref=rss THE first new main line steam locomotive to be built in Britain in 50 years was taken home to be the star attraction at an open weekend. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:26:59 +0100 eb489b912490558d0ffebf15d5428a77 Tornado is runner-up to Jaguar in TV race http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/railway/news/4452801.Tornado_is_runner_up_to_Jaguar_in_TV_race/?ref=rss A STEAM locomotive with TV show presenter Jeremy Clarkson at the footplate narrowly lost out on a unique race televised at the weekend. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:21:00 +0100 8d3ebd1cdba5c4f8e3967d8d7c6bfe77 Steam engine back in action on line http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/railway/news/4447371.Steam_engine_back_in_action_on_line/?ref=rss Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:04:18 +0100 39ba6d149309d8e5b4cc88ddebd1566b Musical festival at railway http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/railway/news/4447373.Musical_festival_at_railway/?ref=rss A HERITAGE railway will become the North-East’s newest live music venue this weekend. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:04:59 +0100 33a0ea81b7e1811d77d5bfc8d9bae534 Steam engine restoration is unveiled http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/railway/news/4378462.Steam_engine_restoration_is_unveiled/?ref=rss A STEAM engine saved from the scrapheap half a century ago has gone on display at the museum where it received a facelift. Tue, 19 May 2009 08:06:35 +0100 b070a48c1762b8d1d5aaad18f8da9cb7 Gearing up for a vital inspection http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/railway/news/4358032.Gearing_up_for_a_vital_inspection/?ref=rss A HERITAGE railway faces a make-or-break week as it prepares for a crucial line inspection. Mon, 11 May 2009 09:13:27 +0100 a38eab4dda8078ea3b857b02aa082f72 End of line for man’s railway collection http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/railway/news/4341942.End_of_line_for_man___s_railway_collection/?ref=rss IT is the end of the line for one of the North-East’s largest collections of railway memorabilia after thieves left the owner’s widow living in fear. Tue, 05 May 2009 08:00:07 +0100 86b6f909d61328b294c1c00d4147e4cc Tornado on the Moors http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/railway/news/4334909.Tornado_on_the_Moors/?ref=rss TRAIN buffs are being offered the chance to travel on Tornado along the scenic North York Moors Railway. Fri, 01 May 2009 08:03:41 +0100 9e1dc3d49b2541b08b4cdf12ad08b3a5 Have I got railway journeys for you http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/railway/news/4269197.Have_I_got_railway_journeys_for_you/?ref=rss WRITER and broadcaster Ian Hislop had news for train enthusiasts when he launched an exhibition. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:36:29 +0100 7a7478d18b93d19dcb1b7dc0e307fb6e Bridge threat to rail future http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/history/railway/news/4254520.Bridge_threat_to_rail_future/?ref=rss A POPULAR tourist railway may have to shut if £650,000 can not be found to replace a 173-year-old bridge. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:07:58 +0100 b1fa49c5282bc854e0f8be24be1631a4