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A HISTORIC mainline steam locomotive that headed the last British Rail steam train 50 years ago is to haul passenger trains again in Purbeck. Built in 1945, the powerful 74-ton London Midland and ...
Four steam locomotives will appear at Grand Central Railway, taking passengers on trips through Leicestershire. Mark Smith, vice chairman of the Heritage Railway Association, was one of the 450 ...
What's thrilling about Railway Touring Company excursions is that (unlike most preserved lines) they travel at full tilt behind steam engines such as new-build Tornado, which recently clocked ...
Best steam train experiences in the UK at a glance: Steam Train Adventure, £29.99 for two Steam Day and Museum Entry at Didcot Railway Centre, £45 for two Sea Cruise and Steam Train Adventure ...
A heritage railway has been hosting a gala recognising record-breaking steam trains to mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Visitors to East Lancashire Railway have been given the ...
Steam train fans will have the chance to see the steam train that featured in Paddington 2 travel through seven UK counties this summer. The iconic 60163 Tornado will be making a return to the ...
A BRAND new five-day steam train holiday is due to set off across the UK later this year, with guests on board taken along some of the most scenic rail routes in the country. Passengers on the R… ...
A heritage railway will restart its steam engines after they were temporarily suspended due to the risk of fire during the UK's extreme heatwave. Severn Valley Railway (SVR) switched to run diesel ...