As Britain celebrates 200 years of the modern railway, discover the world's oldest track or become a steam train driver for a day Surprisingly, the weather 200 years ago obliged, with the Durham ...

Two historic steam locomotives are set to visit Blaenavon's Heritage Railway for a special event. The annual steam gala will take place from September 12 to 14, featuring an intensive timetable of ...

Royal Mail is to issue a set of stamps celebrating the heritage of British steam locomotives and the pioneering development of the UK's railway network. A set of 10 stamps features locomotives that ...

A set of 10 stamps features locomotives that helped shape the history of rail travel in Britain, including Locomotion No. 1, Rocket, Mallard and Evening Star. Sign up to our free newsletter today In ...

Surprisingly, the weather 200 years ago obliged, with the Durham County Advertiser describing it as “propitious”, which is just as well given that the vast majority of the reported 533 train ...