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10 of the most important steam locomotives in British history

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Alex Bestwick

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13th November 2025

Steam locomotives shaped Britain’s industrial, social, and engineering legacy. Here’s a journey through the key engines that made railway history.
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Locomotion No.1 replica to run on Stockton & Darlington Railway line this weekend

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Alex Bestwick

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25th September 2025

A replica of a historic steam locomotive will re-enact the birth of the modern railway this weekend – however Network Rail has issued a safety reminder ahead of the event.
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Flying Scotsman reunites the Severn Valley!

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Robin Jones

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25th July 2025

Flying Scotsman hauled the first passenger service across the Severn Valley Railway’s Mor Brook bridge, marking the reunification of the heritage railway line for the first time this season.
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Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event

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Alex Bestwick

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23rd June 2025

Flying Scotsman will appear at the world’s largest gathering of historic and modern railway vehicles in August, Alstom has announced.
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Stephenson Steam Railway to reopen with new minature railway this Easter

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Alex Bestwick

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10th April 2025

Stephenson Steam Railway will reopen for the 2025 running season with a brand-new miniature railway.
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Behind the scenes at South Devon Railway

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Robin Jones

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9th September 2024

To celebrate the nationwide Heritage Open Days event, South Devon Railway is allowing behind the scenes access to visitors on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15. This weekend offers a fantastic opportunity to see what is required to keep a heritage railway running, and is a fascinating day out for anyone with an interest in railways and engineering…
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Flying Scotsman returns to Locomotion for summer festival

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Robin Jones

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11th July 2024

Locomotion will host a spectacular six-week summer festival that includes a four-week visit from iconic locomotive Flying Scotsman.
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‘Series of unfortunate events’ couldn’t stop Spa Valley Railway’s steam weekend

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Owen Hayward

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13th June 2024

Gala successes are the result of untold hours and months of planning that culminate in a few final days of hard graft and fun. Owen Hayward reports in words and pictures on a visit to the Spa Valley Railway’s gala, where, despite being faced with a series of unfortunate events in the days immediately beforehand,…
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Surprises in store as KESR reveals further plans for 50th anniversary gala

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Robin Jones

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21st May 2024

With not long to go until its June 1/2 golden anniversary gala weekend, the Kent & East Sussex Railway has announced additional details which includes the presence of two main line locomotives on the Rother Valley Railway section. Joining the previously-announced BR Class 7 Pacific No. 70000 Britannia to operate shuttles from Robertsbridge to Northbridge…
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The Big Steam Adventure returns for second series on Channel 5

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Alex Bestwick

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26th April 2024

The Big Steam Adventure returns for a second series, joining John Sergeant, Peter Davison and Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton as they travel the UK using only vehicles powered by steam.
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