One of three remaining unrestored Barry ‘Hall’ class engines, No. 5967 Bickmarsh Hall has seen significant progress since its move to Llangollen in June 2024. GARY ESSEX visits the owner, Nick Gilbert, to look at progress.

Dear all: I have just received my Steam Days (December 2025 edition) which contains the sad news from Andrew of Rex’s passing, and there could be only one response from me to those tidings. I had to g

Our Mystery Shopper heads to the South West to sample the railways of Cornwall and see if they are giving passengers a good ride

STAR LETTER It’s more than alright on the ...

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

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