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After the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were 'rationalised' and gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated without ready access to the main lines, and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction. But some people were not prepared to let the romance of train travel die. Thanks to their efforts, many of these lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers. Andrew Martin goes out to meet these enthusiasts and find out just what it is about preserved railways which makes people so devoted.

The first volume of Peter Guralnick's critically acclaimed Elvis Presley biographies 'Elvis steps from the pages. You can feel him breathe' BOB DYLAN 'Wonderful' RODDY DOYLE Last Train to Memphis is arguably the first serious biography that refuses to dwell on the myth of Elvis. Aiming instead...

Throughout the 20th century, the seaside service posters of Britain's railways promised fresh air and frivolity to millions of urban dwellers with the phrase: 'To the sea by train'. A staple of modern British life, the seaside getaway was intertwined with the train, in whose compartments holidaymakers were shunted from smog-choked cities to sandy coves.

A daily triathlon podcast that answers your training, racing and nutrition questions.

The Mystery of the Blue Train is a classic Hercule Poirot detective novel that blends glamour, suspense, and psychological intrigue. Set aboard the luxurious Blue Train traveling from Calais to the French Riviera, the story opens with wealth, elegance, and hidden tensions among an exclusive group of passengers. When a young American heiress is found murdered in her locked compartment and her priceless rubies vanish, the journey turns deadly.Summoned to unravel the crime, the meticulous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot must navigate a web of lies, jealousy, and carefully guarded secrets. Each ...

Embark on a thrilling journey through the wild landscapes of the American West, where the audacity of train robbers meets the cunning of those who seek to thwart them. "Great K. & A. Train-Robbery" invites listeners to dive into a rotating collection of audiobooks that capture the essence of high-stakes adventure, daring escapades, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, showcasing tales filled with intrepid characters, breathtaking chases, and moments of unexpected romance against the backdrop of the dusty frontier. This is not a single story but...

A labor of love. Unpretentious discussions of forgotten films noir by two life-long film fans and friends. Paul and Steve lead you through the dark and dangerous underbelly of cinema, discussing the stories and characters, adding insight into the talent in front of and behind the camera.

Delve into the fascinating world of memory as you explore the intricate ways in which we can develop, train, and utilize our memory systems for personal growth and enhancement. This podcast series serves as a comprehensive guide, offering insights on how to sharpen your memory skills and apply them effectively in various aspects of life. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that encapsulates approaches to memory improvement, helping listeners harness their cognitive abilities for better performance in everyday situations. This is not merely a collection of tricks to impress others; ...

Eat Live Love Train discusses Culinary & Wellness Lifestyle initiatives. It also provides a cultural perspective on Food & Wine education. It embodies four powerful dynamics that play an integral part in our personal and professional development. They are often overlooked or take a back seat to the daily grind. Yet they are the very components that can be life changing given proper perspective. At the core are whole foods, quality wine, and holistic wellness. If you’re a newcomer to wine, this podcast makes learning more about wine unpretentious and approachable. By lowering your ...

In 'The Treasure Train,' detective Craig Kennedy faces a thrilling array of mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Renowned for his sharp intellect and scientific approach, Kennedy is joined by his loyal companion, journalist Walter Jameson. Together, they embark on daring journeys across the globe, tackling baffling cases that blend science with suspense. Each short story presents a unique challenge, from solving murders to unraveling intricate puzzles, showcasing Kennedy's remarkable talents. As they navigate dangerous situations and unearth hidden truths, listeners will be ...

This is a wonderful children's book about trains, specifically those exciting steam engines that covered our country in the early 1900's. It describes what it was like to ride in them, work in them, repair them, fix the tracks, repair 'hot boxes' and lots of other interesting things about those glorious days when America traveled by train. So if you want to know what 'high balling ' it means, and what the job of a brakeman or an engineer was, listen to our LibriVox readers tell you all about it. This is a children's book, but if you like trains (and who doesn't?) you will enjoy this book. You ...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 recordings of The Railway Train by Emily Dickinson. This was the Weekly Poetry project for May 28, 2011.Although Dickinson was a prolific private poet, fewer than a dozen of her nearly eighteen hundred poems were published during her lifetime. The work that was published during her lifetime was usually altered significantly by the publishers to fit the conventional poetic rules of the time. Dickinson's poems are unique for the era in which she wrote; they contain short lines, typically lack titles, and often use slant rhyme as well as unconventional ...

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Train Wreck Theater is a comedy movie review podcast featuring seven lovable misfits who get drunk and argue entertainingly with one another about ridiculous movies. There is no particular rhyme or reason to which movies we decide to feature on the podcast other than that they are ones we think will entertain (or annoy) each other. Come for the comedy, stay to listen to us drunkenly ramble on about random things!

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The Absolution Train is a body of musical and written workhttps://www.absolutiontrain.com

Train to Elsewhere is a surreal, poetic journey through the borderlands of consciousness where memory, dream, and myth converge. Part fantasy, part philosophical fiction, and part psychological allegory, it follows Bob the Black Cat, Ms. Understood, the Head Librarian, and Bearton Rogers - aboard a sentient train that moves not only through space and time, but also through meaning. Blending literary fiction, magical realism, and metaphysical adventure, the story explores the shifting landscapes between the real and the imagined - a world where the Library of Y'all hums with infinite echoes.

Chills, thrills, bloopers and spills! There’s no silence with THESE lambs when Hen and Bill lecture (Get it?! Hann-i-bal Lecter?!) about their favorite genre flicks!Email us at frighttrainpod@gmail.com

A podcast not about marriage. New episodes every Monday.

The 2020 podcast you need to hear. 2 best friends. 2 rounds of toast and a good brew. Click the kettle on and join us on the Toast Train.www.toasttrain.tvSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/toasttraintv. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.