75 years ago today, the eyes of the world were on the United Kingdom. LNER A4 4-6-2 4468 ‘Mallard’ broke the world speed record for a steam locomotive, and still holds it to this day. To celebrate the 75th Anniversary, the National Railway Museum brought together all 6 remaining A4 pacifics. Here we see the…
On the eve of what is billed as one of the greatest railway events of the decade, it was decided we should republish our A4 locomotive profiles. Here are 3 of them, in build order; 60009, 4489 & 60008. The Concluding 3 will follow after the event. Tomorrow, a special blog post will be posted…
As you read this, for the first time in at least 45 years, all 6 remaining LNER A4 pacific’s are on the same depot, and fittingly, that is York, 50A, now the home of the National Railway Museum. 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ arrived last Monday from its home base of Grosmont on the NYMR, joining…
The weekend ahead is the Churnet Valley Railway’s Velocipede Rally, the world’s biggest and best Hand Powered Rail Rally. The 13th National Velocipede Rally will see at least 20 machines in action including Velocipedes, Track Bikes, Velorails, A Row Boat, Draisine, Walking Car, Belt Car and the Infamous “I Cycle”. On Saturday afternoon at Froghall, between the trains,…
When a locomotive’s boiler ticket comes to an end, it is either laid up in an overhaul queue or within a matter of weeks the overhaul commences and a quick return to steam happens. This, of course, depends on two factors; condition of the locomotive and the key factor, what funds are available. One such…
Earlier today (18th June 2013), it was reported on the BBC’s news website that the proposed cuts to the Department of Culture Media and Sports would be softened considerably, to allow the Science Museum Group to keep open the three museums that were previously under threat due to the proposals first reported. This means a…
A picture says a thousand words. Please, take a few moments, to share the petition, sign the petition & publicise it where you can. The images below were taken by one of the UK Heritage Hub’s roving photographers, Craig Oliphant, at yesterdays rally outside the NRM. The young people pictured deserve to enjoy and connect…
In all the hullabaloo over the NRM and the MOSI possibly facing closure (with strong resistance, thanks to all who have signed every petition so far!) let it not be forgotten that the National Media Museum in Bradford is also facing closure, something which is often overlooked in the Science Museum lineup, but is no…
This is an announcement from the UK Heritage Hub, about a new objective for the Back Our British Rail Heritage campaign. For a few days now, possibly even a few weeks, the government in London have been proposing the idea of cutting funding to the Science Museum group pot, reducing the amount they can afford…
The East Kent Railway, partners of the UK Heritage Hub, are proud to announce its first ‘proper’ Diesel Gala for many years to be held over the weekend of the 27th and 28th July 2013. The 2 ½ mile railway near Dover will be celebrating its industrial mining connections by running an intensive timetable using…
Loco Yard 