LMS Jubilee class number 5605, “Cyprus”, the featured locomotive in this film, was built in 1935, and eventually scrapped in 1964 as part of the phasing out of steam traction on British railways.
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It’s interesting then to hear of a brand new steam locomotive prototype being considered for revenue freight use on British metals. Is it yet another rebuild of a heritage design to be used for ...
The 1950s and 1960s were a challenging time for the railways and the decisions made then are still felt today.
The new Britannic Explorer will take guests on an unforgettable journey through the Cornwall, the Lake District, and Wales.
The 'Duchess' and other members of her class were the most powerful passenger steam locomotives working on the British railway network during the 1930s. After being withdrawn for scrap in 1964 ...
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, based in Cheltenham, is marking the anniversary of its resident Brush Type 4 / British Rail Class 47 diesel-electric locomotive - No. 47105 (D1693).
This locomotive was one of 204 of its type built in Glasgow for the South African Railways. It weighs almost 180 tons!This locomotive, number 3007, was built in 1944-45 in Glasgow as part of an ...
“It is the practice around the world and it is the way to go for Africa, because the steel structure of locomotive is ...