Living Museum of the North steam gala
Chris Graham on 17th August 2022
David Reed visited Beamish, The Living Museum of the North during its Steam Gala earlier this year, and reports on a fantastic event.
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1936 Fowler DNC road roller
Chris Graham on 10th August 2022
Jonathan Vartan talks to David Vaughan about his life with steam engines and, in particular, his 1936 Fowler DNC road roller Hermes.
0-6-0T Terrier anniversary celebration
Chris Graham on 4th August 2022
Several railways and the Terrier Trust are organising a series of events to celebrate 150 years since the first ‘A1’ 0-6-0T Terrier was built.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair is back!
Chris Graham on 30th July 2022
We're delighted to report that the Great Dorset Steam Fair is back this year with an exciting, local sponsor, the Gritchie Brewing Co.
Brilliant Abbey Hill Steam Rally report
Chris Graham on 20th July 2022
Joseph Lewis reports from the 2022 Abbey Hill Steam Rally, back at the Yeovil Showground, in Somerset, after a two-year absence.
Steam Toys and Meccano Show
Chris Graham on 19th July 2022
We preview the brilliant Steam Toys and Meccano Show taking place at Armley Mills Industrial Museum in Leeds, at the end of this month.
The Flying Scotsman returns!
Chris Graham on 15th July 2022
The world-famous LNER A3 Pacific 4-6-2 locomotive, Flying Scotsman, is set to return to the Bluebell Railway this summer.
Coal-burning restrictions won’t affect Irish heritage steam
Chris Graham on 7th July 2022
Coal-burning restrictions won't affect steam train or traction engine operations in the Republic of Ireland, reports Hugh Dougherty.
Steam Apprentice Club’s Driving Weekend
Chris Graham on 28th June 2022
Kate Plant reports on the 2022 Steam Apprentice Club's Driving Weekend, held at Weeting, Norfolk, for 25 enthusiastic new apprentices.
Epping Ongar Railway’s 10th anniversary celebrations!
Chris Graham on 23rd June 2022
We report on the Epping Ongar Railway's 10th anniversary celebrations, which took place over the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend in June.
Bodle Street Green FBHVC ‘Drive it Day’ report
Chris Graham on 17th June 2022
Peter Love reports on this year's successful, charity fund-raising Bodle Street Green FBHVC 'Drive it Day'.
Aln Valley Railway celebrates 10th anniversary!
Chris Graham on 14th June 2022
We report on the Aln Valley Railway's 10th anniversary celebrations, which took place at Alnwick Lionhart Station, in Northumberland.
1923 Burrell engine arrives in Kent!
Chris Graham on 9th June 2022
We report on the recent arrival of the 1923 Burrell engine, Victoria, in Kent, where she's already been fitted with a new roof.
Friends of Pudsey Roller
Chris Graham on 22nd May 2022
Fancy attending a ‘Transport and Steam’ illustrated evening presentation fund-raiser in Leeds this week, with the Friends of Pudsey Roller?
