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
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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.
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It’s 25 years since the construction of 101mph Peppercorn A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado.
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Peppercorn A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado has helped revive the legacy of loco building in Darlington.
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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.
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This weekend marks 160 years since the death of Robert Stephenson, one of the greatest railway and civil engineers of all time.
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Here’s five things you perhaps didn’t know about the Union Pacific Railroad Big Boy 4-8-8-4…
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We’ve put together five of our favourites, from pushing the boundaries of railway technology to exploring the National Collection.
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Welcome to The Railway Hub’s weekly round-up of the latest railway news.
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There are many locomotives which have shaped the modern world we live in and were known in every household up and down the country, inspiring generations to come.
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