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  • Stroud-based author maps Britain's railway empireAnthony Burton adores all things steam. So much so that he’s more inclined to take a boiler - not bathing - suit when he goes on holiday, he tells me in his study. The reason for my visit: the Stroud-based author has spent the last few months buried away in archives to dig up the story of how Brits gave railways to the world. The result is his new book, 'Railway Empire'.
  • Railway station cleaned by kind-hearted volunteersWith no trains running due to engineering works, 14 people gave up their time to clear the station over the Easter weekend.

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  • Heathrow auctions off Terminal 1 contentsThe entire contents of Heathrow T1 is being put up for sale at auction later this month, with members of the public able to bid for items including signage and furniture.

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