Newby spent several years in Japan from 2002 onwards, writing/arranging music and lyrics for several major Japanese artists, including Anna Tsuchiya, Every Little Thing, V6, Detroit Metal City, Sailor Moon and Yoshikuni Douchin. Newby continued solo, and has since released several albums as The Railway Children: Dream Arcade (1997, Ether Records), Gentle Sound (2002, Ether Records) and two collections of rare recordings: Rarities #1 in 2007 and Rarities #2 in 2010 the latter available only by download from his official site (listed below). Keegan later had a spell in the Wigan-based folk rock band The Tansads, The Crash Band, and The Ultras, while Hull and Bateman left music for good. The band parted with Virgin Records in 1992, and broke up soon after. 1 hit on the newly founded Modern Rock Tracks chart in the U.S. “Every Beat of the Heart” became a Top 40 hit in the UK with a peak at No. In 1990, they released Native Place, an album that saw the band take a more pop oriented direction, with keyboard textures coming more to the fore than previously. A national chart hit eluded them with singles “In the Meantime”, “Somewhere South” and “Over and Over”. in Europe (Work Tour) and The Sugarcubes in the US. They left Factory shortly afterwards and were signed to Virgin Records.ġ988 saw the release of their second album, Recurrence, on Virgin Records, and support tours with R.E.M. The Railway Children formed in Wigan in 1984, by Gary Newby(songwriter/vocals/guitar/keyboards), Brian Bateman (rhythm/guitar), Guy Keegan (drums), and Stephen Hull (bass).įactory Records recorded their debut single “A Gentle Sound” in 1986, followed by their first album, Reunion Wilderness in 1987, which topped the UK Indie Chart. I always say it’s the water, but there is just (still is, from what I gather) a tremendous amount of talent all coming from one area. I forgot The Railway Children were a Manchester (Wigan) band, surfacing roughly around the same time as The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets, The Charlatans, James, and so many others. It’s always amazing to be reminded, while uncovering and listening back to old bands, just how influential a particular town had been in the growth and cultivation of a musical movement. Recorded in concert by BBC Radio 1 for their celebrated In Concert series on May 8, 1991. The Railway Children to start off the week. The Railway Children – in concert at Assembly Rooms, Derby – – BBC Radio 1 In Concert – Some of the projects that your donation will help support include the continued restoration and upkeep of our historic collection of locomotives, railcars, artifacts and archives as well as the management of our 1904-era Museum building and grounds.The Railway Children – further evidence there’s something in Manchester water. Since 1965, WRyM has been dedicated to preserving the heritage and history of the railroads of New Jersey through the restoration, preservation, interpretation and operation of historic railroad equipment and artifacts from New Jersey and the immediate vicinity. Your Wheels Can Help Keep Railroad History Alive. We hope that you can ride with us again in the spring, and all our excursions during the year.ĭonate your Car, Truck, Motorcycle, RV or Boat The Members and Volunteers would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays, and A Happy and Safe New Year. All this is due to the support of our guests and riders. New and interesting displays will be created and set up, and our ever expanding collection of rolling stock will be ready for the new season. Our preservation & restoration efforts will continue through the winter and into the spring. Rest assured that even thou our public events & museum is closed for the season, our members and volunteers will be hard at work. Watch our website and Facebook page for information about ticket availability. Tickets for next year will go on sale in the middle of Febuary. We are now closed until our Easter excursion trains in the spring. It is only by your continued financial support that we are able to continue our efforts to preserve and protect the railroad heritage of New Jersey. The Members and Volunteers would like to thank you all for your support during the past year.
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