A replica of a historic steam engine has completed a recreation of the maiden journey on the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) to mark the line's 200th anniversary. Locomotion No 1, a 50-year-old ...

There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few places, but ...

A steam train has completed a journey honouring 150 years of freight services on the Settle to Carlisle line. The first goods train ran on 2 August 1875 along the picturesque line which journeys ...

Beamish Museum says the heritage railway will ensure a secure future for Twizell and Malleable No5. Sir Nigel Gresley designed over 2,000 locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman and Mallard.