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Blue plaque to be unveiled at home of Thomas the Tank Engine creator

The addition of the new Historic England plaque to Wilbert Awdry's old address in Stroud is expected to prompt fans of Thomas the Tank Engine and his fellow locomotives to make a pilgrimage to the street to pay their respects. Awdry's daughter, Veronica Chambers, said the family was delighted: It's an enormous privilege and an honour. Father would have been very surprised.

Books

History

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

A hub of humanity': National Railway Museum space reopens after 11m refit

The National Railway Museum reopened its refurbished Station Hall after an £11m restoration, showcasing royal carriages and diverse railway artifacts.

Travel

fromCN Traveller

1 month ago

England finally has its own luxury sleeper train - and we were the first on board

Britannic Explorer is the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, offering wellbeing-focused, slow journeys that showcase Britain’s coastline and countryside from 18 cabins.

Travel

fromianVisits

3 months ago

Tickets Alert: Open day at Southeastern's Ashford rail depot

Southeastern's open day at Ashford Train Depot offers visitors an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience of the rail industry.

London music

fromTheartnewspaper

4 months ago

All aboard: murals celebrate 200th anniversary of two of the world's most historic train stations

Murals celebrating the Stockton and Darlington Line's 200 years were unveiled at Darlington and Heighington stations, showcasing railway heritage.