Once the pride of Britain's railways, the iconic A4 Class steam engine is now rarely seen. But the locomotive has returned to the tracks and was pictured yesterday trundling along over the historic 43 ...

Polished, oiled and gleaming in the dark this is the magnificent sight of six of the greatest steam engines ever - reunited for the last time. Two of the Class A4 locomotives, which each weigh more ...

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The dry tone of The Engineer’s coverage of the 1935 launch of a new high-speed train service from London Kings Cross to Newcastle belies the significance of what now marks a major moment in the ...

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The Union of South Africa steamed in to join its siblings Britain's A4 Locomotives, built in the 1930s, send shivers down the spines of railway enthusiasts around the world. Later on Friday, The Union ...

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Britain's A4 Locomotives, built in the 1930s, send shivers down the spines of railway enthusiasts around the world. Later on Friday, The Union of South Africa will steam into the National Rail Museum ...