There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few places, but ...

Next February, Peak Rail is offering visitors the chance to enjoy an unforgettable night celebrating railways in the dark.

British startup Steamology has secured a contract to test its hydrogen-fueled steam traction system in a converted Freightliner Group (a Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary) freight locomotive. Funded ...

As a prelude to the festive season and to welcome 2026, the Great Central Railway is running two special events.

Steam trains were one of the most powerful vehicles of their time, capable of pulling hundreds of cars in one go. Their sheer size, speed, and weight are mesmerizing to think about and captivating to ...

Robert Urie's S15 class 4-6-0 locomotives for the London & South Western Railway were originally intended to haul heavy freight over the lengthy main lines out of London. However, their rugged design, ...

In an article written in 1973 for the Great Western Echo magazine, Charles Sherrington, a former serving officer with the Railway Operating Division (the railway arm of the British Army) during the ...