Polished, oiled and gleaming in the dark this is the magnificent sight of six of the greatest steam engines ever - reunited for the last time. Two of the Class A4 locomotives, which each weigh more ...

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A legendary locomotive has been spotted crossing into Newcastle Central Station against the background of Newcastle's bridges. At 3.15pm, the Steam Locomotive LNER A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley ...

The dry tone of The Engineer’s coverage of the 1935 launch of a new high-speed train service from London Kings Cross to Newcastle belies the significance of what now marks a major moment in the ...

Railway enthusiasts will have the chance to see two legendary locomotives with royal connections at East Lancashire Railway (ELR) next month. The BR Standard, Class 7, 70000 ‘Britannia’ and LNER, A4, ...

A revered steam locomotive will pass through Northumberland and Newcastle on Friday before stabling overnight at Heaton. The Steam Locomotive LNER A4 No. 60007, better known as 'Sir Nigel Gresley' is ...

A world record-breaking locomotive has received its final clean and polish ahead of its 75th anniversary celebrations. On 3 July 1938 the Mallard steam locomotive reached speeds of 126mph along the ...