A fine show of Caterpillar heavy-hitters
Chris Graham on 19th July 2024
Peter Love reports on the fantastic display of Caterpillar equipment he spotted at the High Weald Steam Working Weekend, at Pippingford Park.
Bluebell Railway
Historic USA dock tank engine has been sold
Chris Graham on 5th September 2022
Historic USA Dock Tank engine moves on from the Bluebell Railway, into private ownership for restoration, but will return!
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 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.
Bluebell Railway’s new arrival
Chris Graham on 26th February 2022
We report on the Bluebell Railway's new arrival; an engine that was almost lost when it was dismantled back in the mid-1970s.
Giants of Steam Gala
Chris Graham on 25th January 2022
We report on the Bluebell Railway's successful Giants of Steam Gala, and the interesting locomotives that made special appearances.
Ex-BR Class 33 diesel loco
Chris Graham on 31st August 2021
We report on a new arrival at the popular Bluebell Railway, an ex-BR Class 33 diesel loco that's set to make itself useful in many ways.
Atlantic locomotive new-build update
Chris Graham on 2nd April 2021
Recent lockdowns have upset progress with the Brighton Atlantic locomotive new-build, but the steam engine project is still moving forwards.
