It’s interesting then to hear of a brand new steam locomotive prototype being considered for revenue freight use on British metals. Is it yet another rebuild of a heritage design to be used for ...

Who can say that the late Mr. William Stroudley has not left his mark on the locomotive design in this country, and that many British railways do not bear his handiwork in the design of their ...

LMS Jubilee class number 5605, “Cyprus”, the featured locomotive in this film, was built in 1935, and eventually scrapped in 1964 as part of the phasing out of steam traction on British railways.

The 'Duchess' and other members of her class were the most powerful passenger steam locomotives working on the British railway network during the 1930s. After being withdrawn for scrap in 1964 ...

In this collection of television and radio programmes, we celebrate the craftsmanship inherent in steam trains and the beauty of the British countryside through which these locomotives have passed.

Andrew PM Wright The event was expected to take place from 25 to 27 October They said the event, which was set to feature historic steam locomotives ... and demolished by British Rail in 1972 ...