There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few places, but ...

British startup Steamology has secured a contract to test its hydrogen-fueled steam traction system in a converted Freightliner Group (a Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary) freight locomotive. Funded ...

Two steam locomotives bound for Christmas markets have delighted rail enthusiasts while making their way through Sussex.

A steam locomotive has made its first official appearance following a 10-year restoration project by volunteers. The 1954 ...

The Sussex Belle, a historic steam train experience operated by the Railway Touring Company, will run from London Victoria to ...

IF you’re a train fanatic, or know someone who is, then this could be the perfect gift – or make it a great day out for ...

A steam locomotive that has regularly featured on children’s television delighted rail enthusiasts in Blackburn earlier this week. The LNER Peppercorn Class A2 Blue Peter Locomotive was spotted at ...

Steam locomotives, as a technological product of the 19th century, are not what you would imagine as fragile machines. The engineering involved is not inconsequential, there is little about them that ...

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Royal Mail is to issue a set of stamps celebrating the heritage of British steam locomotives and the pioneering development of the UK's railway network. A set of 10 stamps features locomotives that ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The 4-6-2 "Pacific" type steam ...