66733 Cambridge PSB has had an interesting numbering system, having
initially been numbered as 66401 at import, when the locomotive joined
the DRS fleet. One of five Class 66 locomotives sold to G...
Introduced in 1985 by the operating company, Great Scottish &
Western Railway Co. (GS&WR), since 2005 the overnight luxury train
has been run by Belmond Ltd. Initially hauled by West Coast...
Introduced in 1985 by the operating company, Great Scottish &
Western Railway Co. (GS&WR), since 2005 the overnight luxury train
has been run by Belmond Ltd. Initially hauled by West Coast...
The L&MR Stephenson’s Rocket Royal Mail
Coach features a striking yellow, black and red livery, which
complements the existing first class coaches. The Royal Mail Coach is
placed at the back...
W11 'Newport' is the Terrier that has been on the Island the longest and
the only surviving engine to have served on the Isle of Wight Central
Railway. In January 1981, 'Newport' had the honour of...
For 2022, the Hornby Dublo locomotive range has been extended to
include a BR, A4 Class, 4-6-2, 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' in the striking
BR Green livery. This new model along with other new addit...
Up to the outbreak of war in 1939, and during the war years, 10000 worked mainly on Kings Cross main line duties and with its power and smooth riding it was a popular engine with the LNER's drivers, t...
Built in August 1924, Gresley designed A1 No.
2564 was typical of the majority of the class in being named after a
racehorse, in this case 'Knight of the Thistle', winner...
In 1946 ‘Flying Scotsman’ was rebuilt to A3 Class specification and
emerged in January 1947 having been renumbered by LNER as No. 103. In
December 1948 ‘Flying Scotsman’ was once again renumbered ...
One of the streamlined A4 Class created by Sir Nigel Gresley,
'Commonwealth of Australia' bore the original LNER number 4491, before
its change to No. 12, and 60012 under British Railways. Enterin...
Built in June 1937, 'Empire of India' was one of the A4s destined to
haul LNER's new 'Coronation' express service. From new it was liveried
in garter blue and paired with a corridor tender to allo...
LNER 4495 'Great Snipe', soon after renamed 'Golden Fleece' was
delivered from Doncaster Works in 1937. After entering service 'Golden
Fleece' was chosen to haul the 'West Riding Limited', effecti...
LMS locomotive 6245 ‘City of London’ was built in 1943 and fitted with
streamlined casing, which remained through the rest of the war and most
of its LMS operation. The locomotive was eventually w...
The LMS Princess Royal Class were designed by
William Stanier having previously worked alongside Charles Collett for
the GWR at Swindon.As a result of Stanier's connectio...