Rainhill Trials 200

17/09/2025

If only we could get this to Rainhill as part of our 200 celebrations Northern

🚆 As part of the Railway 200 celebrations, a very special train is coming to Blackpool!

The Inspiration train has been transformed into a travelling railway museum, filled with interactive exhibits, inspiring stories and hands-on activities for all ages.

📍 Blackpool North station
🗓️ Tuesday 4 - Friday 7 November
🎟️ Free entry - book your tickets online here: https://railway200.co.uk/inspiration/

Created by Network Rail and the National Railway Museum, and operated by GB Railfreight, Inspiration is designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation to consider a career in rail.

16/09/2025

Found this while helping my mum clear a room. Anyone else remember seeing one of these.

30/08/2025

22/08/2025

09/08/2025

31/07/2025

Interesting couple of hours

11/04/2025

The Shanghai Maglev is an experience … currently at 300km/h !!!

Who’d have thought where we would get to .. from where we began!!!

Has anyone been on it when it has gone at its max recorded speed of 431km/h?

31/01/2025

Exciting news, train fans 🚂

Derby will host the UK's largest gathering of historic railway vehicles to mark the 200th anniversary of the world's first passenger train service.

Train enthusiast Pete Waterman was at the launch day today - find out all you need to know here: https://bbc.in/4aCUWdY

19/01/2025

Perhaps we could do this for an afternoon tea 200 style!!!

Train Sandwich 🥪 🚂 so fun!

(Source: https://instagram.com/thelunchbox.mama)

30/12/2024

Spotted in Blakemere Village yesterday!