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    Should Steam Train Photography Be Black And White Or Colour?

    A guest post by Colin Wallace of Railway Photos Black and white steam train photography has of course been around a lot longer than colour. Now we live in a time where colour is a possibility and the default option of a modern camera. However, many people prefer to have steam train photos developed in black and […]

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    Steam Train Photography Top Tips

    Steam locomotive train BR Standard Class 7MT4-6-2 No: 70000 'Britannia' is seen passing Dawlish. Steam train photography top tips.

    Taking great photos of steam locomotives can be a challenge! Often someone steps into the frame at the last minute or the loco is passing so quickly, it’s hard to get a decent shot. So I’m delighted to bring you a guest blog post from Colin Wallace of Railway Photography who has been taking great […]

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    Wickham Trolley Restoration Project

    Wickham Trolley - in pieces

    The type 27A Wickham Trolley is a railway personnel carrier. British Rail used them to transport small groups of engineers to inspect railway lines. Over 600 type 27A Mk3 were built from nationalization of the railways in 1948 until around 1990 . They were used extensively over the whole of the British Railways network. Some also hauled four-wheel trailers which carried tools and equipment.   Delivery of B40W On 20th February 2017,  Wickham Trolley B40W […]

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    Steam Locomotive Restoration of Merchant Navy 35011

    General Steam Navigation steam locomotive 35011 at Salisbury circa 1957

    I’m pleased to be able to welcome back as guest blogger Simon Shutt to give an update on the steam locomotive restoration of Merchant Navy locomotive 35011 General Steam Navigation Since the first report on this steam locomotive restoration, the Society has made excellent progress towards returning 35011 to her pre-rebuilding condition. Locomotive Nameplates One of […]

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    The Remarkable Survival of Steam Locomotive 80150

    Locomotive 80150 down Alresford headshunt on the Watercress Line

    Steam locomotive 80150 is a remarkable survivor. She nearly did not make it into the world. 80150 was part of the last batch of five Standard 4 Tanks ever built. British Railways tried to cancel this build due to the impending dieselisation. However, the construction was so far advanced that this final batch had to be […]

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    Steam Locomotive Dating Rewrites History

    Third Oldest Steam Locomotive - Killingworth Billy - Stephenson Railway Museum

    A recent archaeological survey carried out on Stephenson Railway Museum’s star exhibit, Billy, reveals that the locomotive is even older than previously thought. In March 2018, railway experts Michael Bailey and Peter Davidson wrote a very interesting report. It concludes that Billy was built in 1816, not 1826 as previously thought. This establishes the locomotive as […]

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    A Railway Enthusiast vists the Llangollen Railway

    Class 104 at Llangollen Railway

    I have always wanted to visit the Llangollen Railway but had never been. Finally, the chance came to see this beautiful scenic railway and check out the progress they were making on various locomotive projects.

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    Telford Steam Railway Rolling Stock

    Myrddin Peckett works no 1967/1939 at Telford Steam Railway

    The Telford Steam Railway (TSR) in Shropshire is based at Horsehay which was once served by passenger trains operating between Wellington and Craven Arms (part of the Great Western Railway) a distance of around 28 miles.

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    Top UK Steam and Diesel Train Trips

    steam train trips - day train trips - UK

    Steam train trips in the UK are offered by an abundance of heritage and tourist railways. We are very fortunate to have the choice of visiting a steam railway in most parts of the country. Indeed, the Heritage Railway Association report that an incredible 185 of member organisations regularly open to the public.

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    Luxury Travel On The Dartmouth Steam Railway

    For a recent birthday treat, we decided to take a trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway. The train arrived in the platform behind a Army USA Army Transportation Corps S197 locomotive. I observed the former Devon Belle observation car directly behind the engine.  

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