THE first Azuma train on the East Coast Main Line has been named to mark the centenary of the LNER. At York station this morning, an unveiling ceremony took place evoking the days when named engines ...

The 1930s were a golden period for the railways as it saw great developments and some iconic locomotives being built. The fact that the less labour-intensive and more efficient diesel-electrics were ...

Seventy-five years ago Mallard broke the world speed record for steam locomotives. Bob Gwynne, assistant curator of rail vehicles at York’s National Rail Museum, tells the story of the “secret” run ...

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The LNER Class A4 earned its place in history as the fastest steam locomotive ever built, with its sleek, aerodynamic design and record-setting run in 1938. In this video, we explore its engineering, ...

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One of the last remaining A4 Pacific locomotives passed through County Durham on Thursday 23 November. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley was hauling passengers through the North East onwards to Edinburgh, where ...

A legendary locomotive has been spotted crossing into Newcastle Central Station against the background of Newcastle's bridges. At 3.15pm, the Steam Locomotive LNER A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley ...