Pendennis castle 1925 vs 2025

‘Pendennis’ ponderings I was wondering if any of ...

With Flying Scotsman and Pendennis Castle reuniting at Didcot Railway Centre for the first time in 36 years, THOMAS BRIGHT continues the definitive story of the last time these former rivals came together, in Western Australia in 1989.

Reunited for the first time since October 1989, ...

Following Flying Scotsman and Pendennis Castle ’s historic reunion at Didcot Railway Centre for the first time since 1989, THOMAS BRIGHT continues the definitive story of the last time these legendary locomotives came together, 36 years ago, in Western Australia.

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