New-builds focus

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

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

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

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

East Coast express passenger locomotives have traditionally been among the most famous in the world, but MARK PEARCE looks at a survivor that deserves to be better recognised in its 150th year: NER Fletcher ‘901’ 2-4-0 No. 910.