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 ...

A “magnificent” steam locomotive, which is one of the most powerful express passenger steam trains, has delighted train ...

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 ...

USATC 2253 ‘Omaha’ now runs on oil thanks to work by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has completed a landmark project to convert steam locomotive No. 2253 Omaha from coal to oil firing.

The North Norfolk Railway will host its Rails and Ales event from June 12 to June 14 offering a packed programme featuring ...

WEST Somerset Railway is set to welcome a visit from a 'legendary' express steam locomotive train. The 'Sir Nigel Gresley' is returning to the heritage line in West Somerset just two months after it ...

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Five special trains will be hauled by an historic steam-hauled locomotive across Yorkshire this summer to mark the 150th anniversary of one of the world’s most spectacular railway journeys. Did you ...