Two somerset & dorset school trips

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

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.

When my mother announced that she was going to visit her sister in Saltford, a village on the eastern outskirts of Bristol, I jumped at the chance of accompanying her. This was in the spring of 1952,

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

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

D3265 – Llangollen: Work has continued on the overhaul of the Class 08 based in North Wales, with a start made on looking at the valves and guides and also pressure testing of the block itself. Firstl