Penrhyn castle: end of an era?

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.

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

You might be forgiven for never having heard of Black Hawthorn, but with three locomotives from this rarely discussed builder on the trail of a return to steam, MARK PEARCE delves further into the company.

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.

Wearing its heritage on its sleeve, this medieval castle has lived many lives, including a fortified castle, a Jacobean mansion and a comfortable Victorian family home

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