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.

During the final decades of steam locomotive operation on British Railways keen amateur photographers captured fascinating footage of the end of an era This programme brings you some of these ...

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 ...

Uncovering some movie shots taken during the period. Keen amateur railway photographers record the last two decades of steam locomotive operation on British Railways.

The heritage steam railway, also known as the North Norfolk ... Starting at Sheringham, day-trippers will be greeted with a 1950s style waiting room where the steam engine and carriages will ...

The North Norfolk Railway will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025 with loads of events during the February half term.

A 74-year-old steam train will roll up to the platform at Salisbury Railway Station this weekend. The No. 7029 Clun Castle, built in 1950, served in the Western Region of British Railways for 15 ...