If there is one principle that has been absolutely clear in railway preservation, it is that nearly anything is possible. Whether it has been facing daunting engineering challenges, restoring locomoti

Eyebrows were raised among the steam fraternity when the Watercress Line preserved a ‘Sprinter’ diesel multiple unit. Now the train has arrived at Ropley, MARK PEARCE delves deeper into what the move means for the future of heritage rail motive power.

The little-known Old Kiln Light Railway is home to a fascinating collection of narrow gauge locomotives and stock, including a rare large ‘Quarry Hunslet’ awaiting a return to the rails. Steam Railway pays a visit.

FIRELESS LOCOMOTIVES – PART 2

Since my first visit in 1982, four-up in a road-test Jaguar XJ-S HE, Rétromobile has regularly blown me away. The range of incredible Gallic machines always make this Paris show a much-awaited fixture

Netley picks up where Dorset left off, raising thousands for charity