New-builds in focus

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.

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

Leaky Finders has grown in recent years, from being a new entrant in the world of heritage railway engineering to one of the ‘big names’ in this vital part of the preservation industry. Steam Railway finds out more.

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

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