Two new locomotives join north tyneside collection

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

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

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.

D2094 – Milton of Crathes: One of the trio of Class 03s based at the Royal Deeside Railway, D2094, has recently received attention. While its bodywork is now tatty, its early 2000s paint job has evolv

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

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