Naming the peaks part one: the mountain names

There are many reasons why locomotives might be fitted with replacement engines to new designs. PIP DUNN looks at various projects and explains why they occurred

Fresh from the release of the English Electric Class 50s, Accurascale has gone more modern for its next locomotive subject in OO gauge, delivering an all-new recreation of the Brush-built Class 60s. T

The year 1927 was a significant milestone for the London, Midland & Scottish Railway as it marked the introduction of the first of the Royal Scot 4-6-0s, which were built with some urgency to replace

Following new-build BR ‘3MT’ tank No. 82045’s starring role at The Greatest Gathering, former Southern Region fireman DAVE WILSON explores the history of the often-overlooked ‘Standard 3s’ and recalls his encounters with the 262Ts in BR days.

The Greatest Gathering festivities at Derby Litchurch Lane over the first weekend of August provided plenty of opportunity for naming ceremonies, with Freightliner christening newly-repainted 90018 af

PART 27: BR Class 142-144 ‘Pacers’