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Indian Railways' Steam Express Train Journey Ticket Costs Only Rs 10!.(www.latestly.com)

Posted On: 26 November 2018

Have you ever travelled in an Express train for a ticket as cheap as Rs 10? Steam Express in Haryana rides passengers from Garhi Harsaru to Farukhnagar which takes a little more than half an hour. And if you were wondering if the cheap rate is some offer, then you'd be surprised to know that it is that actual fare throughout the year.

Nigerian millennials fuel domestic tourism..

Nigeria domestic tourism driven by the young and with social media

Posted On: 17 November 2018

Nigerian millennials fuel domestic tourism..

Nigeria domestic tourism driven by the young and with social media.

(See report at https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news-fast-news/nigerian-millennials-fuel-domestic-tourism/)
Nigeria domestic tourism driven by the young and with social media

Stars of Sandstone 2019:The greatest heritage festival set to entertain in April.

Posted On: 14 November 2018

The organisers of the world-renowned Stars of Sandstone Steam and Heritage Festival set for 4-10 April 2019 in South Africa’s magnificent Eastern Free-State report bookings streaming in from across the globe. They have received feedback of local hotels and guesthouses fast filling up for the prestigious event and are advising visitors to confirm reservations for the festival as well as accommodation to avoid disappointment

Tim Fischer to launch new book 'Steam Australia' in Wagga.(www.dailyadvertiser.com.au)

Posted On: 8 November 2018

Tim Fischer to launch new book 'Steam Australia' in Wagga.

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Epic Trips Around The World: 7 Iconic Railway Journeys In Australia & New Zealand

Posted On: 7 November 2018

Epic Trips Around The World: 7 Iconic Railway Journeys In Australia & New Zealand

Stars of Sandstone 2019 - Newsletter Number 8

Posted On: 25 October 2018

Planning for the highly prestigious event known as Stars of Sandstone 2019 is now well advanced.

The number of people booking to attend the event is starting to increase and obviously the accommodation, which is always limited in the Eastern Free State, is beginning to fill up.

International visitors are reminded that a number of complete packages are available through Geoff's Trains, our sales agent in the UK. These convenient and great value packages include transfers between Johannesburg airport and Sandstone, accommodation, local transfers, festival entry and the services of a dedicated support team. Geoff's Trains can also arrange day entry to the festival for self drive guests.

Nilgiri Mountain Railway to get two new steam locos

Posted On: 15 October 2018

Two new steam locomotives will chug in the lush green Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) next year as the preliminary works for the manufacture of these locos at the Golden Rock Railway Workshop here has been set in motion.

Museum to Host International Railway Preservation Conference

Posted On: 14 October 2018

The Museum of the American Railroad will host the tri-annual conference of The World Alliance of Tourist Trams & Trains (WATTRAIN) November 1-3 here in Frisco! The UK-based Alliance was created in 2010 in an effort to facilitate an ongoing exchange of ideas and practices relating to the preservation and operation of heritage railway equipment and facilities.

This year’s conference in Frisco is themed “Addressing tomorrow’s challenges with today’s resources.”

The Museum of the American Railroad will host the tri-annual conference of The World Alliance of Tourist Trams & Trains (WATTRAIN) November 1-3 here in Frisco! The UK-based Alliance was created in 2010 in an effort to facilitate an ongoing exchange of ideas and practices relating to the preservation and operation of heritage railway equipment and facilities.

This year’s conference in Frisco is themed “Addressing tomorrow’s challenges with today’s resources.”

Google chronicles the people and places behind Indian Railways’ 165-year journey

Posted On: 6 October 2018

An online project on Google Arts & Culture is celebrating this rich history and heritage with over 100 exhibitions. Besides featuring scenic routes and historic events, this project, designed in partnership with the Indian ministry of railways, tells the lesser-known stories of the people who keep the trains running. These range from the trackmen and keymen to the pioneering women who’ve become signal engineers and rail managers in an overwhelmingly male-dominated industry.

The goal is to make this rail heritage more accessible to Indians. So the exhibitions will be taken to 22 railway stations across India.

Spain: Steam returns to the Arganda Train

Posted On: 5 October 2018

Next Sunday, October 7, the Arganda Train, which travels almost 4 kilometers between the Poveda station in Arganda del Rey and the stop of the El Campillo lagoon in Rivas, on Sundays in spring and autumn 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00 h., begins its fall season dragged again by some steam locomotives with more than 90 years.

This trip to the past of the Arganda Train, which is managed by the non-profit association Vapor Madrid Railway Initiatives Center (CIFVM), runs along a section of the old railway line of the Tajuña Railway in old wooden cars with a balcony: AC201 manufactured by Carde y Escoriaza in 1916 and cars C-1 and C-2, rebuilt by the Roman Workshop School Aparicio de Arganda.

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