British railways: 1948 summer and (just) beyond

ABOVE: On June 2, 1980, 20066 hauls a coal train from Markam Colliery formed of mineral wagons and hoppers at Barrow Hill, having just come off the line from Hall Lane Junction and Seymour Junction. C

I’m a big fan of the Class 37/4 sub-class and I think this is for two reasons. The Class 37 is such an iconic and successful design, and the 37/4 conversion programme would extend the longevity of the

When did railways begin? It certainly wasn’t 1825, says HOWARD JOHNSTON, as he concludes his round-up of the 1925 Stockton & Darlington centenary cavalcade.

There’s no escaping it. The issue with charter trains, and why they cost so much to run, is the lack of decent, suitable and accessible rolling stock. There is also a definite lack of really nice coac

Those of us privileged to have participated in the final years of steam on the Class 1 services emanating out of London’s Waterloo station were indeed blessed. For sure, although the condition and cle

Stood alone inside Derby Litchurch Lane at 07.30 on Saturday, August 2, day two of The Greatest Gathering, the biggest railway event in decades, it was eerily quiet. It wouldn’t be like this in 30, 60