As reported earlier in the week, tomorrow is the first day of the Severn Valley Railway’s 50 anniversary steam gala. To mark the occasion, here are a few photographs that were taken in the 1990’s by the late Basil Roberts. I have been fortunate to have recently purchased these pictures and hope Basil Roberts…
It’s just a very quick blog post tonight to mention what looks to be an incredible event that will take place in the next few days. This weekend the Severn Valley Railway will be marking their 50th anniversary with three days of steam action. Confirmed visitors (as this article went to press) are 8F Austerity…
If LNER Pacific 4468 Mallard was the star of 2013-2014, Bulleid Battle of Britain class 34051 Sir Winston Churchill will be for 2015. 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill. 34051 had the honour of hauling the great statesman’s final journey. The locomotive has been lovingly cosmetically restored at…
