More Mk. 5 sets prepared for Chiltern Railways For a few days in late October, Long Marston was devoid of Mk. 5 sets following the removal of CH09 (11509, 12725-727, 12809) to Eastleigh Works by 37608

Running a rail timetable relies on the right number of locos, coaches, and staff being fit and in the right place. But on a network the size and complexity of British Rail, sometimes – in fact, often

RIGHT: On June 4, 1979, 03158 shunts at Ipswich Lower Yard, with the obligatory match wagon needed to make sure the track circuits were operated correctly. It is near the National Carriers depot and s

PART TWO

Results On October 3-5, Crewe Railwayana Auctions held its latest email/telephone auction. Steam nameplates: Brecon Castle (5023) £15,600, 602 Squadron with crest (34089) £12,500, Firth of Forth (7005

Following on from the 1828-32 ‘pioneer engine’ names feature in the September 2025 issue, we return for later locos in the same Royal Scot series. With the exception of Lancashire Witch, the names so