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When I was a young boy growing up in the 1950’s, I lived in a north Shropshire village right next to what was then the main line between London and Holyhead. As you can imagine it was the steam train era and my pals and I would spend hours watching the trains, playing on the bridges, hanging out at the station and occasionally riding on the footplates. All activities, which would be frowned upon now as dangerous and a safety risk, but which in those days were part of growing up if you lived close to a main railway line. I wasn’t an ‘anorak’ in the sense that I collected the numbers and knew all the different wheel formations, though some ...  Read the complete review

Yuo won't like me, not many do Some people have even threatened to sue But one things for sure and Im hear to stay Like it or not, I won't go away So abuse me and use me all that you can Some people hate me, to others I'm the man I write crap opinions some people may cry Well the simple truth is that facts dont lie So to the not useful now goes your click Thinking "what the hell this guy is thick" "what is he doing out here on the loose" to which i reply my names ARTHUR GOOSE Nobody likes me and I dont really care I'm not considerate and I'm not at all ...  Read the complete review

The title says it all! Basically you re-live the forties....i shall explain! On the 20th/21st of October every year, the railway running from Pickering to Grosmont passing through, Goathland AKA Heatbeat village, Newton-Dale, and Levisham. Is "transformed" back to the 1940s, with sounds of air-raids, singing from the big band hits like Glenn Miller and songs from Vera Lynn. There are "jitterbug" dancers whom dance on the platforms, and NFS - National Fire Service - displays from those brave lads and lasses! Re-enactors participate in original forties clothing this could range from, children acting as evacuees or the men in R.A.F - Royal Air ...  Read the complete review

Whether you’re a fan of Heartbeat or not the North York Moors Railway is well worth a visit. It runs from Pickering in the south to Grosmont in the north, via Goathland, which is transformed into Aidensfield in order to film Heartbeat. Just in case you’re unfamiliar with the place names here, this railway is situated almost on the north east coast of England, in Yorkshire. The steam trains and carriages are the originals, which have been lovingly restored providing a treat for the enthusiast and the interested observer alike. There is a gift shop on Pickering Station selling all sorts of railway memorabilia. Pickering was originally a ...  Read the complete review

Contrary to popular belief, a Young Persons Railcard is NOT just for students, and you anyone can purchase one as long as they are under 26. For those of you that are not familiar with a Young Persons Railcard, I'll explain. For an annual fee of £18.00 it entitles you to 1/3 discount of most rail fares, meaning if you are travelling a long distance it can pay for itself in one journey. They are very easy to get hold of, just fill in a form that you can obtain from most railway stations, and as long as you have a passport photo and some proof of age id (driving licence, passport etc.) it can be issued on the spot. You can also get hold of a ...  Read the complete review