New research sheds light on first passenger steam locomotive
Dr Michael Bailey and Peter Davidson have revealed new information about the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public railway.
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Railway 200 will mark bicentenary of world’s first passenger train
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the world’s first passenger train, the rail industry will launch a year-long programme of events called Railwa…
October Half Term visit for Flying Scotsman to Yorkshire museum
The Flying Scotsman will be on display at the National Railway Museum from 21 October to 5 November) as part of its centenary celebrations.
149-year-old steam locomotive returning to its Cornish home
In the next few weeks, the London and South Western Railway 2-4-0 well tank No. 30587 will be returning to its iconic home of Bodmin in Cornwall.
Public gets first look at York museum designs
The public can now see the first images of the new permanent exhibition which is being planned for the Station Hall at York's National Railway Museum.
130-year-old locomotive arrives at Swanage Railway after restoration
Adams T3 Class 563 which is being restored has arrived at the Swanage Railway for commissioning and testing before entering operational service.
Bedfordshire steam railway mourns passing of General Manager
Leighton Buzzard Railway (LBR) in Bedfordshire has announced that its General Manager Joe Horsley has died after a short illness.
York railway museum set to open Wonderlab tomorrow
After five years in development, the National Railway Museum is set to open Wonderlab tomorrow, 27th July 2023.
Flying Scotsman pays a second visit to Scotland this year!
Monday the 3rd of July saw the iconic locomotive make her way to Aberdeen for the first time since 1964!
Flying Scotsman Returns to Doncaster to Celebrate Centenary
Doncaster, where the Iconic Flying Scotsman was built, welcomes the locomotive home in its 100th year.
