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Michael Portillo’s 12th series of Great British Railway Journeys returns in spring  Credit: John Hall/BBC While hundreds of largely empty trains run on Britain’s transport systems during the pandemic, our gorgeous heritage lines are shut by government order. The day they reopen – maybe alongside pubs and restaurants – will be an occasion for national celebration. Those antique railways offer so much that is good. They represent our history. They were restored by determined people offering up chunks of their precious time on earth so we could experience unforgettable moments of nostal...

By Rachel Conner-Hill echorachelc Chief Reporter (Tees Valley & North Yorkshire) Gresley class V4 No. 3403 Picture: A1SLT A CHARITY is preparing to build a third steam powered locomotive and is almost ready for the formal launch of the programme. The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, which built the 100mph Tornado and is constructing Britain's most powerful steam locomotive No 2007 Prince of W...

Submitting... There is limited availability for seats on the Flying Scotsman tours in Fife this summer. Flying Scotsman returning from Fife in May 2016. It is pictured crossing the Forth Bridge from North Queensferry to South Queensferry on its journey back to Edinburgh. Pic: Michael Gillen. Pullman Style Dining passengers will enjoy a champagne brunch, on the afternoon tour dining passengers will enjoy a champagne cream tea and on the evening tour passengers can enjoy a two-course meal on board. Pullman Style Dining tickets start at £239 per person. Built in 1923 for the London and North Ea...

More than 120 years old, the much-loved steam locomotive, known as the Stokers Train, at the old Kloof Station desperately needs to be refurbished.

Durban’s beloved pink locomotive needs a facelift By Tanya Waterworth Share Durban - More than 120 years old, the much-loved steam locomotive, known as the Stokers Train, at the old Kloof Station desperately needs to be refurbished. Members of the Umgeni Steam Railway (USR) have launched a Facebook appeal for skills and materials to restore the majestic old train to her former glory. A visit to the train this week revealed graffiti and rust scarring the bodywork, while the woodwork is also in a poor state of repair. USR member Mark Beavis said the train was a favourite place for children...