Worth valley goes western for steam gala

TWO OF the biggest diesel events of the year were held on consecutive weekends at the Swanage Railway (May 8-11) and the Severn Valley Railway (May 15-18). Both saw crowds flock to ride behind a mix o

Living up to its name and looking glorious, 50033 Glorious passes Bewdley South Signalbox on May 18 working the 12.40 Highley-Kidderminster. One of the stars of the Swanage gala was 45108, visiting fr

Fifty years ago, BR allowed steam to run to Shildon under its own power for the big S&D 150 event. HOWARD JOHNSTON reveals that some invited engines – including National Collection ‘Battle of Britain’ Winston Churchill – didn’t make it.

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

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