Clan line’s golden anniversary

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.

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

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

JUNE SAW a number of diesel galas staged at some of the established heritage lines, with a number of visiting locomotives providing enticing line-ups for modern traction followers. The West Somerset R

In light of the raft of recently cancellations by virtually all promoters, it begs the question, ‘how do we entice more people on charter trains?’ The obvious answer is a combination of price, destina

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