No 1472 was the third of a class of steam locomotives that was eventually to number 79 engines, and did not originally even carry a name.
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Why does snow stop trains running?
In years gone by the UK has faced some relatively heavy snowfall, leaving passengers asking the question: Why does snow stop trains running?
Read moreThe ‘Wansbeck Piper’: A 1960s steam tour
Discover the Wansbeck Valley Railway in rural Northumberland, 53 years ago, on the ‘Wansbeck Piper’, the final train to travel over the route.
Read moreVIDEO: Unboxing Hornby’s Hogsmeade station model from Harry Potter
Take a look at the Hogsmeade station buildings, part of Hornby’s Harry Potter collection, and bring your magical layouts to life.
Read moreEast Midlands: Preserved railways, museums and centres…
The East Midlands is a large and varied area, and its contribution to railway preservation is equally eclectic. The premier preserved steam railway is undoubtedly the Great Central Railway…
Read moreDriver Experience: Driving a Deltic!
Chris Newton recalls his recent driver experience course at the Nene Valley Railway on Deltic diesel locomotive No. 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier.
Read moreFred Dibnah Remembered | ‘Nut Roast’ and the Red Rose Steam Society
“Fred Dibnah was an icon for the movement, he has certainly left his mark and I, along and with many others, certainly feel the better for having known him.”
Read morePresent ideas? We’ve got you covered!
The next two weekends are expected to be some of the busiest shopping days of the year; luckily you can beat the rush of the High Street with these great gifts.
Read moreLast minute Christmas gift: Sir Nigel Gresley mug
If you are looking for a last minute gift for the steam enthusiast or for yourself then look no further than this splendid mug.
Read moreThe official last day of steam
Sunday, August 4, 1968 – the day named by British Rail for the end of ‘normal’ steam – saw just two engines with a full head of steam at Rose Grove.
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