Originally posted on Historical Aviation Film Unit:
Having spent nearly three weeks running around the UK looking at aircraft and staying in various hotels, the next few days were certainly a major change of pace. Once again we were in the Norfolk area, though this time we were right on the coast at Shearingham and…
Originally posted on geoffspages.blog:
The Forest of Dean is a great place for narrow gauge railways – especially when Keefs hold their annual open day. Star attraction is the completed “Barber”, the locomotive built in 1908 by T Green of Leeds for the Harrogate gas works railway – it’s ready for the journey back…
Deadheading to Akron on Saturday, Sept. 13 near milepost 43 on the northwest side of Akron. Akron Railroad Club Treasurer Edward Ribinskas was out trackside on both weekends that the Nickel Plate Road No. 765 was pulling steam excursions on the Cuyahoga Valley Railroad. He sends along some of his favorite images of the 765…
Good evening, This evening we are looking at something special on YouTube in the form a a fascinating series of films produced by The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS). This video called “A Study of Steel” takes us into the Crewe workshops to watch a Princess Royal Class steam locomotive being built. The locomotive seen…
Now that you’ve digested the first lot of locos that will be present (click here for more), here’s the rest and also what else will be happening. This is Ex-GWR prairie 4566, newly painted in BR Black (whtever floats your boat…) will be operating the majority of local services. Normally this loco pulls the dining…
Not that it needs mentioning much, being the premier event of the year, I thought I’d take a look at the up coming Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala (SVR ASG) on the 19th – 22nd September. I’ve been trying to go for a couple of years but various events have conspired against me. This…
It’s good to see more excellent progress!
Good evening, Yesterday rebuilt Bulleid Light Pacific locomotive no 34046 Braunton hauled the Solent and Sacrum railtour out of London Waterloo heading for Salisbury, on the return trip she travelled down the south coast to Fareham before thundering up the Portsmouth direct to London Waterloo. Itis quite rare that a steam service is allowed up this…
The Summer of 2014 has been a bumper season for Mainline Steam in Southern England, despite Fire Risks and FBU Strikes threatening to hamper this. This video showcases some of the best bits from July and August. 44932 – Royal Wessex – July 5th: Netley, Brockenhurst 45407 – Royal Duchy – July 6th: Taunton, Dawlish…
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