The singapore story

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

Since 1940 Japan had been devoid of civilian politicians as the parties had been dissolved by the militaristic Imperial Rule Assistance Association, led by Lt General Hideki Tojo. Over the intervening

Road and rail, both of which need a little work

An envelope of old pictures has turned Chris Leigh ’s thoughts to narrow gauge and how times have changed where ready-to-run narrow gauge is concerned.

Regular steam on British Railways ended in August 1968. However, steam survived well into the 1970s on another BR on the other side of the world. Bangladesh Railways were very rarely visited by enthusiasts, but former BR traction inspector – the late Tom Greaves – was seconded there in the mid-1970s to support the fledgling country’s badly run-down railways.

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