Downpatrick & County Down Railway badly affected by flooding
Chris Graham on 31st January 2024
We report on the damage caused by the floods which hit the Downpatrick & County Down Railway in Northern Ireland at the end of last year.
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Rare Bedford PC van is collector’s star exhibit
Chris Graham on 30th October 2023
Mike Lawrence has been collecting old vehicles for years and one of his star exhibits is a rare Bedford PC van, as Bob Weir explains
Rural Life Living Museum working weekend
Chris Graham on 17th March 2023
David Vaughan reports from a very enjoyable steam working weekend at the Rural Life Living Museum, in leafy Surrey.
Severn Valley Railway appeal launched
Chris Graham on 10th January 2023
Peter Love reports on a major fund-raising appeal launched by the Severn Valley Railway, in aid of its locomotive yard restoration project.
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.
Epping Ongar Railway’s 10th anniversary celebrations!
Chris Graham on 23rd June 2022
We report on the Epping Ongar Railway's 10th anniversary celebrations, which took place over the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend in June.
Aln Valley Railway celebrates 10th anniversary!
Chris Graham on 14th June 2022
We report on the Aln Valley Railway's 10th anniversary celebrations, which took place at Alnwick Lionhart Station, in Northumberland.
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.
Ruston steam shovels
Chris Graham on 3rd May 2021
Keith Haddock continues his A-to-Z of steam shovels with a fascinating look at the extensive range of Lincoln-built Ruston steam shovels.
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.
