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John Peel Rides The Rails [Tributes]

Iconic British DJ John Peel is being posthumously honored in one of the coolest ways this transit aficionado can think of: He'll have a train named after him by the British transport agency Merseyside. The John Peel makes its maiden voyage to Liverpool this Thursday, two days before the fourth anniversary of his 2004 passing. Peel's widow Sheila Ravenscroft will be on hand for the christening; Ian Prowse from the British pop outfit Amsterdam will also be in attendance. He'll play the band's trac...

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20:06 on October 19 2008

John Peel set to try new tracks

BBC News - UK — The late radio legend John Peel is to be honoured with a train bearing his name on Merseyside. more info
John Peel
03:47 on October 20 2008

John Peel gets a train named after him

NME — The late radio DJ John Peel is set to have a train named after him in his native city of Liverpool. more info
John Peel
04:49 on October 20 2008

John Peel To Be Honoured By Train

The Quietus — Liverpool pays homage with engine more info
John Peel
03:47 on October 20 2008

John Peel gets a train named after him

NME — The late radio DJ John Peel is set to have a train named after him in his native city of Liverpool. more info
John Peel
16:00 on October 20 2008

Train named after John Peel

The Independent — The late DJ John Peel is to have a train named after him. Merseytravel said the honour will be "a lasting tribute to John's memory". more info
John Peel
09:30 on October 20 2008

John Peel Rides The Rails [Tributes]

Idolator — Iconic British DJ John Peel is being posthumously honored in one of the coolest ways this transit aficionado can think of: He'll have a train named after him by the Briti... more info
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