There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast ... of a brand new steam locomotive prototype being considered for revenue freight use on British metals.

In this collection of television and radio programmes, we celebrate the craftsmanship inherent in steam trains and the beauty of the British countryside through which these locomotives have passed.

A vintage steam engine ... at the Ravenglass Railway Museum Mr Herbert said: "Echoing the work of a century-and-a-half prior, Katie has been moving materials for this winter's track renewals ...

A heritage railway is marking the 50th anniversary of British Rail's last mainline, steam powered service. Great Central Railway, in Loughborough, is holding a steam gala featuring one of the ...

The 'Winter Warm Up' on Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5, 2025, will see steam ... Southern Railway U class No. 31806. The heritage diesel locomotive will be the 1960 ex-British Railways ...

Winter indoor play is from £4.50 for adults ... Richard, 62, recommends exploring the South Devon coastline by steam train and ferry, like he did with his children when they were younger.

On this day ten years ago, staff at Locomotion welcomed locomotive Joem to the museum for the Winter Steam Gala.