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  • 1928 English Electric locomotive

    1928 English Electric locomotive

    Chris Graham on 16th April 2022

    Phil Barnes tracks down an 1928 English Electric locomotive that's the sole survivor of six engines that ran in New Zealand until 1970.

  • Winter Steam Gala a great success!

    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.

  • Bluebell Railway’s new arrival

    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. 

  • An unusual find in France

    An unusual find in France

    Chris Graham on 20th September 2021

    Railway enthusiast Martin Clarke discovers an unusual find in France, while on holiday in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, near Lake Annecy

  • Ransomes & Rapier 45-ton steam crane

    Ransomes & Rapier 45-ton steam crane

    Chris Graham on 17th August 2021

    Visitors at Mid-Hants Railway's Vintage Vehicle Weekend enjoyed a bonus as a Ransomes & Rapier 45-ton steam crane was put to work.

  • Watercress Line Spring Gala

    Watercress Line Spring Gala

    Chris Graham on 26th July 2021

    We report on the events that delighted visitors and steam railway enthusiasts alike at the Watercress Line Spring Gala.

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