STEAM DAYS at Shrewsbury

Andrew Wilson describes the development of the railways in and around Shrewsbury and explains why the junction here was one of the most interesting of places to visit during its steam days.

Steam in and around Glasgow

The Glasgow termini and their immediate hinterland in the days of steam were guaranteed to provide a wide variety of locomotives and trains. Enjoy the sights of an era that has long passed but has been captured on film by some of the finest photographers of their era.

Ivatt 0-6-0 Tender Engines in Lincolnshire

Alf Ludlam describes H. A. Ivatt’s evolution of the classic Great Northern Railway goods workhorses and their use throughout Lincolnshire from pre-Grouping days to 1962.

Swindon to Andover Junction (M&SWJR)

Stanley Jenkins examines the history of the southern section of the Midland & South Western Junction Railway, a cross-country line which started humbly, went bankrupt but more than proved its value during two world wars.