Return ticket

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.

LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES’ Peak 45118 The Royal Artilleryman had a busy last week of May, which started on May 26 when it became the first Class 45 to visit St Pancras since 2004, followed by a rededication

Road and rail, both of which need a little work

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

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s diesel gala on June 12-15 had a varied mix of guest locos. Making the first appearance of a Class 50 on the line for more than a decade, 50021 Rodney was warmly rec

Overhauls, restorations and running notes