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.
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Kirklees Light Railway visit
Chris Graham on 28th June 2021
David Reed visited the Kirklees Light Railway, that runs between Clayton West and Shelley in Yorkshire, and discovers an absolute gem!
1914 Orenstein & Koppel steam loco
Chris Graham on 23rd May 2021
We report on the long-awaited restoration of a much-travelled, 1914 Orenstein & Koppel steam locomotive, that’s now in operational condition.
Giant steam shovels
Chris Graham on 23rd January 2021
Keith Haddock begins a series in which he describes the fascinating history and development of the world’s giant steam shovels. Giant steam shovels: This machine, created by William S Otis, is documented as the first steam shovel ever designed to…
1873 Fowler 12hp in steam again!
Chris Graham on 23rd December 2020
Bob Moorman was lucky enough to see 1873 Fowler 12hp single-cylinder (No. 1908) ploughing engine back in steam after 90 years! This 1873 Fowler 12hp was back in team for the first time in 90 years in September. (Pic: Bob…
