Four ‘castles’ bring in the crowds at didcot museum

Reunited for the first time since October 1989, ...

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.

Following Flying Scotsman and Pendennis Castle ’s historic reunion at Didcot Railway Centre for the first time since 1989, THOMAS BRIGHT continues the definitive story of the last time these legendary locomotives came together, 36 years ago, in Western Australia.

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

D2094 – Milton of Crathes: One of the trio of Class 03s based at the Royal Deeside Railway, D2094, has recently received attention. While its bodywork is now tatty, its early 2000s paint job has evolv

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.