Fortunately, another quick break from moving home has allowed another blog post to be squeezed in! After looking at what is a common prototype (albeit a locomotive with a story to tell) in austerity saddle tank 23 Holman F Stephens (click here to read), today we look at something very unusual. It is was avery…
Below is a link to the brand new e-zine Issue 40, hosted at our new base of The Model Centre; http://www.themodelcentre.com/ukheritagehub As ever, this issue brings you all the latest news from around the country together with some spectacular special features.
Thanks to the joys of moving home, this blog has been in the very capable hands of Simon, Alex and Jonathan for the past couple of weeks. Today I have a rare respite to moving, allowing a brief chance to write a blog post before getting back to the stress of moving home! Today we (at long…
The Kent and East Sussex Railway used to be my local railway when I was growing up. I used to regularly visit with my father. The railway was always in the background, even when at home, as the thunderous sound of steam engines climbing Tenterden bank echoed for miles around. When I heard that the…
The Watercress Festival in Alresford is one of those events that my wife and I try to put into the heritage railway diary. This is despite the fact that it’s not really a railway event as such, but an important one that the railway supports in a big way. The event is all about food…
Originally posted on THE MARVELOUS MUMFORD:
A NEW TORNADO (Photo by Adrian Brodie…Didcot railway Centre, UK, April 5, 2014…posted by him on http://photos.greatrails.net/showpic/?photo/ ) – Britishers gave up beer To finance the Tornado here… They passed the test Financing the rest, So why can’t we do that here? –Jonathan Caswell
This bank holiday weekend is an ideal time to visit a heritage railway. The weather forecast isn’t too positive, so why not sit back under the cover of a carriage and be hauled by a heritage locomotive? It’s what I shall be doing, of course! I’m planning on visiting the Kent and East Sussex Railway who are…
With Issue 39 a new era dawns for the UK Heritage Hub. Below is a link to the brand new e-zine Issue 39, hosted at our new base of The Model Centre; http://www.themodelcentre.com/ukheritagehub As ever, this issue brings you all the latest news from around the country together with some spectacular special features.
Retired Engine Driver John Anthony has submitted another blog post, sharing more of his experience driving the record breaking 4468 Mallard. Without further ado, here is John’s second piece on this beautiful creature!
A trip to the Watercress Line is always well worth it and this visit was no exception! The railway has a large fleet of locomotives that is regularly supplemented by visitors. What made this visit particularly special was of course the Heritage DMU Thumper Unit 1125 (click here for more) celebrating ten years since withdrawal…
Loco Yard 