How did the LNER Class A4 set the world speed record for steam trains? We break down the science, mechanics, and history behind this legendary locomotive. Pentagon orders up to 3,000 troops and ...

According to the Rail Advent website, the train departs at Crewe and will pass through various locations, including Eaglescliffe, Thornaby, Gypsy Lane and Nunthorpe. The 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is a ...

YORKSHIRE-based author Paul Chrystal’s book Old Bradford contains many fascinating insights into the city’s history. Here we ...

Here we a take a second peek into the A4-size paperback to look at a special ... Other industries were represented in the wings: mining, locomotives, engineering, sanitation, recreation and ...

The A4 locomotive is set to visit to haul trains between the 22nd and 30th of March 2025. More details are set to be announced soon, but it is great to see the A4 return to North Yorkshire. Before the ...

Credit: RailAdvent Although in 1966, there weren’t the same number of rail tours as now, they often featured locomotives straying far from their normal territory. The author joined such a tour in ...

At the end of last year, in fact, Francis posted a video in which two of his favourite locomotives (Class 43 HSTs ... and with that we move onto another item on the list, the Class A4 Mallard, which ...

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 ...

A world-famous locomotive will be passing through Teesside today (Thursday, March 13), it has been announced. Rail enthusiasts have been told where and when they can spot the 60007 Sir Nigel ...