Miniature steam collection
Chris Graham on 20th March 2023
Designer and engineer James Stanley is busily expanding his miniature steam collection, as Sally Clifford discovers.
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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.
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.
Classic earth-movers in action!
Chris Graham on 31st May 2022
Keith Haddock reports on the spectacular classic earth-movers working at the Historical Construction Equipment Association's convention.
1903 Peckett 0-6-0 engine gets enhancements
Chris Graham on 17th April 2022
We report on the enhancements being made to 1903 Peckett 0-6-0 engine, Jurassic, to boost her performance for 2022.
Road to Rails rally
Chris Graham on 15th December 2021
Paul Ritchie reports from the well-attended Road to Rails rally which took place at the Swanage Railway, in Dorset.
Fowler showman’s engine Bertha
Chris Graham on 8th December 2021
Fowler showman’s engine Bertha makes its first public appearance in Switzerland with new owner, Martin Horath.v
Museum of Mid-Devon Life
Chris Graham on 29th September 2021
Joseph Lewis visits the Museum of Mid-Devon Life in Tiverton, and discovers images of two interesting local companies and their equipment.
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
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.
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.
Blackstone stationary engine turning again
Chris Graham on 9th December 2020
Bob Moorman reports on the great restoration progress being made on an interesting, 1936, diesel-powered Blackstone stationary engine. This rare Blackstone stationary engine was ‘run in’ using Roger Luck’s RSJ portable No 34240. (Pic: Bob Moorman) Down at the Pierce…
