IN the wake of the five successive heatwaves recorded this summer as this issue went to press, questions are being asked the world over as to the exact nature of climate change and where global weather is taking us. Many of the same questions...
With its 50th anniversary on the horizon and an ever-changing set of challenges facing the sector, Owen Hayward speaks to Watercress Line CEO Rebecca Dalley about the development of a plan which hopes to carry the line through on to sound...
■ Trio of McAlpine-commissioned works fetch £123k at auction ■ Collections thinned as heritage lines list rolling stock for disposal ■ Fresh guidelines help to pave the way for younger volunteers ■ New agreement signed as Deltic returns to...
■ Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 and industrial tank’s Isle of Wight futures under review ■ A station with a royal connection: Wolferton hits the market ■ Severn Valley to trial commuter services – including steam haulage! ■ Kidderminster canopy...
The driver of LMS Stanier mogul No. 13268 grabs a quick cuppa during a short pause outside Kidderminster to allow GWR pannier No. 7714 to pass with the 10.15am service to Bridgnorth on August 2.
■ Stanier mogul to return to the main line in new Vintage Trains agreement ■ Could upgrades signal the end of heritage Metropolitan line outings? ■ Oldest living Taunton station staff honoured at unveiling ceremony