PICTURE: The Sir Nigel Gresley, which holds the British post-war steam speed record of 112mph, and sister locomotive to the famous Mallard.

Steam trains are a big part of British rail history and are loved by many people, who jump at the chance to hop on board on the rare occasion that they do just that. From Agatha Christie’s ...

There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast ... of a brand new steam locomotive prototype being considered for revenue freight use on British metals.

Crawling along a motorway with a boot-full of luggage ... On July 3 1938, a British steam locomotive, 'Mallard', hauled a special test train at the breakneck speed of 126mph, a world record ...

The iconic Flying Scotsman steam train ... and became the UK's first locomotive to officially reach a speed of 100mph six years later. Considered the world's most famous steam train, it has ...

In this collection of television and radio programmes, we celebrate the craftsmanship inherent in steam trains and the beauty of the British countryside through which these locomotives have passed.

The heritage steam railway, also known as the North Norfolk Railway, runs for five miles, stopping at two delightful Victorian stations between Sheringham and Holt. Taking an hour and 10 minutes ...

"It will be amazing to see some of our life-size steam and diesel trains cleverly recreated in model bricks." Lego UK Railway The display is set to take place on Saturday and Sunday Entry to the ...

Kamloops' beloved steam ... the train to run on its tracks — pending the passing of certification standards — between Kamloops and Vernon, a round trip of about 240 kilometres. The full ...