The end of working steam on Britain’s railways heralded the start of one of the most fascinating resurgences of the last century,
...The end of working steam on Britain’s railways heralded the start of one of the most fascinating resurgences of the last century,
...One of the most important railway events in 2009 was the completion & entry into revenue-earning service of the first mainline
...Although British Railways retired the last of its steam fleet in 1968 interest in steam engines has continued to grow. Without the efforts of Britain's many heritage steam lines, the opportunity for families to savour the nostalgic atmosphere of a steam railway would have been lost many years ago.