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 ...

The Battle of Britain class steam locomotive 34067, also known as Tangmere, was pictured at Carlisle railway station this year. This locomotive was introduced in 1945 by the Southern Railway and is ...

Here we round up the 10 fastest diesel locomotives ever.

An atmospheric steam and diesel ‘Winter Warm Up’ weekend is to be the first special event in the Swanage Railway’s special ...

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 yourself. One steam railway is starting a brand new experience ...

The heritage spot is an hour away and they're promising a magical alternative to a run-of-the-mill Christmas walk ...

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Steam trains from the past continue to be an attraction in Cumbria. Beautiful landscapes and historic railways draw rail ...

Elves Elton, Joey Marshmallow, Chef Custard and Chris Mouse are on hand to help the main man (Santa) meet families on the ...

I'm in the fireman's seat of one of the fastest and most powerful express steam locos ever built in Europe, racing at 70mph along the German main line from Frankfurt to Nuremberg. 'Hold steady,' ...

From the vintage Kettle Valley Steam Railway to the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer, these are the best routes to take to the tracks in the western Canadian province. The Amtrak trains that ply this route ...