Caerphilly castle – gwr centenarian

As stalwart double-chimney ‘Castle’ No. 7029 Clun Castle prepares to recreate its 1965 end of steam exploits 60 years on, MICHAEL WHITEHOUSE reflects upon the Collett 460’s early years on the main line in preservation.

CITY OF YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE

EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING TODAY’S MAIN LINE CHARTER SCENE

Glimpses of an industrial loco at work, espied from a passing train, may tempt a visit to investigate – this west-facing scene includes the Settle & Carlisle line crossing Long Meg Viaduct, but centre

An envelope of old pictures has turned Chris Leigh ’s thoughts to narrow gauge and how times have changed where ready-to-run narrow gauge is concerned.

he British Transport Commission’s Modernisation of the Railway report was released on January 25, 1955, by its chairman, Sir Brian Robertson, and suggested a £1.24 billion spend on the railways to upd