This video unpacks how heat from burning oil in the tender turns water into superheated steam inside the boiler, powering pistons that drive the wheels via an intricate linkage system. The steam ...

A steam train tour company based in Guildford has launched its run of magical journeys through the UK, giving members of the public an opportunity to step back in time by travelling in old-world ...

A steam train is set to leave Bradford and head north along the famous Settle-Carlisle line as part of celebrations for UK City of Culture. The West Yorkshireman service has been chartered by the ...

More than 100 people gathered on Platform 2 this morning (May 31) at Worcestershire Parkway to watch the 7029 Clun Castle, a vintage steam train, stop in the county. The Clun Castle stopped near ...

A new steam engine will make its debut at a Norfolk railway line this half term weekend. The North Norfolk Railway is to debut engine 80080, which initially worked commuter services on the ...

This is a shout of “All aboard!” to fans of the Norfolk & Western Class J 611 steam engine: You have a date coming up with the lady of your dreams. Mark your calendars, because that date is ...

Well, it's a simple one, really, because it's the 200th anniversary of the first public passenger steam train! We, the British, invented the trains. It was a proud moment. I've been interested in ...

As part of a nine-day Festival of Transport, it will be running daily steam-hauled passenger train rides which promise to be a real school holiday treat for families. Staff are currently gearing ...

The Bahamas '45596' will be stopping at Worcestershire Parkway on July 5. The vintage steam train, made famous by starring in The Railway Children, will be pulling the Cathedral Express between ...