Plan to restore rare black hawthorn to steam

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.

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

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

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

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

Sitting just above my head on the bookcase behind my desk are the rusty remains of a Mamod steam car that I’ve had since I was 10 or 11 years old. I can’t recall if it was a birthday or Christmas pres