Keeping it in the family

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

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

Keeping a main line steam locomotive running on the national network is no small feat, particularly in the heavily regulated world of 2025. So, how does the team managing one of the scene’s undisputed celebrities – ‘A4’ Sir Nigel Gresley – manage?

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

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.

Restoring a classic Coronet triggered a wonderful trip down memory lane for boat dealer and classic craft enthusiast David Adams