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.
Steam
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?
1922 Aveling & Porter D type roller restoration
Chris Graham on 17th May 2022
David Reed visited Niall Byrne and Hannah Bickley to inspect the couple’s latest restoration project, a 1922 Aveling & Porter D type roller.
Events diary
Chris Graham on 10th May 2022
Check out the great events which are happening near you this May; there's bound to be something of interest you won't want to miss!
Trials of bio-coal continue
Chris Graham on 7th May 2022
We report on the continuing trials of bio-coal to assess its suitability for regular use on the UK's heritage steam railways.
Spring Tractor World Show
Chris Graham on 6th May 2022
We report on the exciting changes being made to this month's ever-popular Spring Tractor World Show, in Malvern.
Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival
Chris Graham on 2nd May 2022
The Severn Valley Railway has announced two guest locomotives that will be visiting for its Spring Diesel Festival in May.
Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway
Chris Graham on 25th April 2022
The Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway Museum wins important recovery grant from the UK government's Culture Recovery Fund.
