ONE tiny town in the middle of the countryside changed travel in the UK and around the globe forever. Shildon in County ...

Royal Mail is to issue a set of stamps celebrating the heritage of British steam locomotives and the pioneering development of the UK's railway network. A set of 10 stamps features locomotives that ...

But for some, this history is celebrated every time they visit their local heritage railway as a volunteer. However, those working on heritage railways regularly have to overcome challenges, such as ...

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Visitors will have the opportunity to see the famous engines 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley and 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair.

As Britain celebrates 200 years of the modern railway, discover the world's oldest track or become a steam train driver for a day Surprisingly, the weather 200 years ago obliged, with the Durham ...

Designed by the legendary Sir Nigel Gresley himself, it holds the post-war steam speed record in British Railways, reaching 112 mph.

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Royal Mail is to issue a set of stamps celebrating the heritage of British steam locomotives and the pioneering development of the UK’s railway network. A set of 10 stamps features locomotives that ...

This was the first major enthusiast event since the full line reopened in July, following the repair of a devastating landslip at Mor Brook that cut off the nor ...

More than 1,000 people visited Epping Ongar Railway’s three-day Steam Gala, featuring heritage locomotives, late-night trains, real ale, ...

12:39, Fri, Apr 4, 2025 Updated: 12:39, Fri, Apr 4, 2025 A UK heritage steam railway was put at risk of “derailment” after thieves made away with more than 1,200 fixtures, which safely secure the ...