In less than 30 years at the beginning of the 19th century, steam engine technology went from stationary mining machines to powering the world’s first inter-city railway.
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THE SPIRIT OF ST TRINIAN’S
Gareth Evans talks to well-known professional photographerJack Boskett about how he attempted to capture the feel of the original1966 Great St Trinian’s Train Robbery film in 2019 through a series of blackand white photographs.All photographs by Jack Boskett.
Read moregreat steam engineers of the nineteenth century: part seven
Towards the end of the 19th century, the term chief mechanical engineer was beginning to catch on in favour of locomotive superintendent, but as Brian Sharpe outlines, there were still big variations in the job
Read moreMust-read railway bookazines from just £5!
Bookazines from Mortons Media, publisher of popular railway magazines, tell you everything you need to know about the history of the UK’s railways and locomotives.
Read moreA1 Steam Locomotive Trust celebrates No. 60163 Tornado anniversary
It’s 25 years since the construction of 101mph Peppercorn A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado.
Read moreFive facts you need to know about 60163 Tornado steam locomotive
Peppercorn A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado has helped revive the legacy of loco building in Darlington.
Read moreSix things you may not know about Flying Scotsman
Flying Scotsman is one of the most famous locomotives of all time, here are some facts that you may not have heard about the locomotive.
Read more160 years since the death of Robert Stephenson
This weekend marks 160 years since the death of Robert Stephenson, one of the greatest railway and civil engineers of all time.
Read moreFive things you may not know about the Big Boy
Here’s five things you perhaps didn’t know about the Union Pacific Railroad Big Boy 4-8-8-4…
Read moreFive must-read railway books for all enthusiasts and experts
We’ve put together five of our favourites, from pushing the boundaries of railway technology to exploring the National Collection.
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