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By Geoff Courtney
ONE of the more esoteric subjects in the wide-ranging world of railwayana is wagonplates, but devotees to this subject are as passionate and knowledgeable as aficionados of such higher-profile categories as nameplates or signalling equipment....

By Geoff Courtney
THE restoration of one of the GWR landmark diesel railcars that were the trailblazers for the modern DMUs will soon be entering its fifth decade – but volunteers on the project are determined that their enthusiasm will ensure the ground-breaking vehicle...

By Cedric Johns
THE Purbeck Hills resounded with the sound of working steam when the Swanage Railway fired up eight locomotives to take part in its successful autumn gala held on October 12-14.
Fielding an impressive line-up of motive power, the locomotives in action ranged from LSWR Drummond T9 4-4-0, No. 30120 built in 1899, to a Maunsell 2-6-0, two Bulleid 4-6-2s through to BR Standard 2-6-4Ts....

Deep in Southern Railway territory, there seems to be nothing like an LNER Pacific for drawing the crowds.
That fact was brought home big time to the Bluebell Railway when Flying Scotsman visited last year.
The crowds for the line’s October 12-14 Giants of Steam event were equally as rapturous when Gresley A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa was the star guest, adding a decided touch of main line glamour to a rural cross-country route....