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Marie 25th June 2012 21:16

advice please
 
Hi just wondered if any of you rail enthusiasts had any advice for a new fan of rail and steam trains about how to further there intrest

DSY011 26th June 2012 07:19

Hi Marie, I would read as many books as I can and visit as many railways as I can. What is your main intrest, is it steam, electric, diesel or some other part of the railways?

pre65 26th June 2012 07:48

I might suggest visiting the local library and see what they have in the railway section.

Becoming more familiar with railway companies (new and old) in the area you live can be very interesting, finding out where lines used to be before they were closed for example.

If you have a bias for a particular area (steam, diesel, electric, dmu, freight etc) then concentrate on that to start with.:D

Belmont Road 26th June 2012 09:52

If you live anywhere near York the National Railway Museum is a great way to explore the history of railways - including new developments.

Many good magazines available for different strands the railway world. The Railway Magazine is still probably the best for all round interests though.

pre65 26th June 2012 15:49

Another thing. Check if there are any railway societies in your area, I've just found out there's one in my local town.

Sentinel 26th June 2012 22:46

It is possible to obtain old photos (as modern reprints i.e. developed from the original negative). Pretty much every station that ever was is covered.
There are numerous railwayana enthusiasts who provide this wonderful service. The Transport Treasury have the biggest range. They sell by photographer.
(If you like a particular photo in a book, check the acknowldgement at the side of the photo or in the rear of the book and you'll see who took the photo and it's a reasonable bet that you'll be able to get a reprint.)
They only cost about 80p - £1 so it's an affordable hobby.

Silver Fox Phil 27th June 2012 10:56

Welcome to the forum Marie. There are so many good sources of information about all manner of the railways. If its preserved steam sites you are looking for then two good sites are:
www.heritage-railways.com
www.heritagerailways.com

Should be enough to get you started.
Good luck and enjoy your hobby
Regards
Phil

ianrail 27th June 2012 15:15

Welcome to the Forum, Marie. I see you've already had a number of replies pointing you in the right direction. As you're in Penrith you're near the main London-Glasgow route, of course, which has loads of trains day and night. If it's the modern scene that interests you, just spend some time at the railway to see where your interest takes you. Carlisle nearby is a great centre of activity.

richard thompson 27th June 2012 15:33

You could check out the local or farther heritage sites and become an active volunteer. Plenty of jobs to do, not all dirty!
Richard


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