A tragic day in 1953
Chris Graham on 9th March 2023
Russell Plummer recalls the tragic day in 1953 when the car ferry Princess Victoria sank in the Irish Sea, with just 44 survivors.
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1967 Foden Blue Circle cement tanker restored
Chris Graham on 15th February 2023
Ed Burrows meets Alex Newcombe and his superbly-restored 1967 Leyland 680-engined Foden Blue Circle cement tanker
Miniature Bedford TKs
Chris Graham on 7th June 2022
Mike Neale spotlights some miniature Bedford TKs made for adult collectors, assessing both the quality and range of models available.
Winter Steam Gala a great success!
Chris Graham on 8th April 2022
We report from the recent and very successful Winter Steam Gala held at the Great Central Railway, in Loughborough.
1970s Caterpillar 951 63K saved
Chris Graham on 26th March 2022
Martyn Williams has found an early 1970s Caterpillar 951 63K 'traxcavator', saved it from the scrapman and embarked on a full restoration.
Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway
Chris Graham on 27th September 2021
David Vaughan visits the Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park to discover how one man started his own dream railway.
The BR Chronicles: 1948-1952
Chris Graham on 25th March 2021
A fascinating new bookazine series has just been launched. The BR Chronicles will tell the history of British Rail in 10 installments.
Heavy freight haulage
Chris Graham on 4th January 2021
Heavy freight haulage: The latest in the Railways of Britain bookazine series from Kelsey Publishing offers a fascinating account of heavy haulage on Britain’s railways during the diesel and electric era. The latest in the series of Railways of Britain…
On Shed 10
Chris Graham on 14th November 2020
On Shed 10: Depots in the Privatised Era, offers a fascinating overview of the freight and TOC facilities used recently by British railways.
The Bluebell Railway
Chris Graham on 11th August 2020
One of the UK’s most famous, preservation railways was opened by enthusiasts 60 years ago. Colin Tyson recounts the story of The Bluebell Railway.
Can you save an Ex-BR Commando?
Chris Graham on 29th February 2020
Can you save an Ex-BR Commando? A 7.5-ton, 1978 Dodge Commando British Rail crewbus that worked out of Reading, and remains incredibly original.
