Good evening, This is just a quick post advertising a great little competition I recommend you check out. Simon Martin of the British Railway Stories is giving away a copy of his great book Tale of the Unnamed Engine. I reviewed the book for World Book Day which can you find here. All you have…
Retired Engine Driver John Anthony has submitted a guest blog post, sharing the working an unfitted freight. Without further ado, here is John’s fifth piece on his driving experiences!
Click on the picture to reveal today’s Advent picture courtesy and copyright Craig Sanders of Akron Railroad Club!
Originally posted on Calling All Stations:
I have recently been on somewhat of a ‘modern image’ binge. As well as the Class 67 previously reviewed I’ve added to my collection by having a go at recreating the Virgin Charter Relief ‘Pretendolino’ (R2955) formation. This was quite a well anticipated model and pack when it was originally released so…
Click on the picture to reveal today’s Advent picture! Picture courtesy and copyright of steamagedaydreams.co.uk
Retired Engine Driver John Anthony has submitted a guest blog post, sharing the art of driving a steam locomotive. Without further ado, here is John’s fourth piece on his driving experiences!
Click on the picture to reveal today’s Advent picture courtesy and copyright of GWSRAlex!
Ashburton Railway Station is another station that is under threat from demolition. Like, Folkestone Harbour railway station, it has a colourful history, and would be a sad resolution to see it destroyed. A unique terminus building, with a roof attributed to I K Brunel. It was built before 1872 when the line from Totnes to…
Following last night’s blog post we have today’s Advent picture courtesy and copyright of Rowan Jackson, Editor of UK Heritage Hub!
The locomotive that I blame for my return to being a heritage railway enthusiast, nicknamed the “Pocket Rocket” has returned to steam on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The steam engine, BR Standard 4MT 2-6-0 76079 is now carrying an early BR crest and is pictured in one of its first runs post-overhaul in the pictures…
Loco Yard 