Great northern and north eastern travels in yorkshire

Sadly, I never saw the prototype Deltic when it was working on either the West Coast or East Coast Main Lines between 1955 and 1961, but its performance led to an order being placed with English Elect

This was not an all that well-patronised rail tour, but perhaps because of that, it was very enjoyable and very successful (in a way). It was a fine day for what proved to be the last steam working fr

East Coast express passenger locomotives have traditionally been among the most famous in the world, but MARK PEARCE looks at a survivor that deserves to be better recognised in its 150th year: NER Fletcher ‘901’ 2-4-0 No. 910.

Fifty years ago, BR allowed steam to run to Shildon under its own power for the big S&D 150 event. HOWARD JOHNSTON reveals that some invited engines – including National Collection ‘Battle of Britain’ Winston Churchill – didn’t make it.

‘Pendennis’ ponderings I was wondering if any of ...

D2767 – Bo’ness: One of just two surviving ex-BR North British Shunters, D2767, has recently moved under its own power for the first time in five years after repairs by a small team of volunteers were