The coal was hot. The crew were ready. On July 3rd, 1938, the 4468 Mallard, an A4-class steam locomotive, was performing an alleged brake test for its London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) owners.

Steam trains were one of the most powerful vehicles of their time, capable of pulling hundreds of cars in one go. Their sheer size, speed, and weight are mesmerizing to think about and captivating to ...

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In exciting news for train spotters, an historic locomotive will be passing through Hertfordshire next month. LMS Black 5 4-6-0 44871 will be pulling The Railway Touring Company's Valentine's White ...

This Christmas the Santa Express will be setting off on a festive trip around the capital, complete with a visit from the big man himself. Steam Dreams Rail Co. is again running a festive steam train, ...

We know winter is depressing. It’s cold, dark, and your laundry is always still a tiny bit damp. The silver lining though: you live in in London, which means that whatever the season, there is always ...

Built in 1872, Fenchurch was one of the Terrier tank engines used on the Weston, Clevedon, and Portishead Light Railway. These engines were known for their high power despite their small size and were ...