Latest Update on steam locomotive “Sir Nigel Gresley”
Update 44 has seen big progress achieved in the overhaul of the Tender, along with work on the frame and boiler.
NRM release statement on Class 41 locomotive future
The National Railway Museum has released a statement regarding the news yesterday that 41001 will be returning to themselves.
Recent overhaul update on steam locomotive 60007 “Sir Nigel Gresley”
The tender is in the process of having it's bigger components reassembled, with the boiler nearing completion at the Llangollen Railway. Boiler Expansion of the superheater...
National Railway Museum launches £16.5m competition for new building
The National Railway Museum in York has announced that it has launched a competition to find the architect to design a new £16.5m building...
Recent Update on steam locomotive “Sir Nigel Gresley”
Overhaul work continues across a few sites on London and North Eastern Railway Class A4 No.60007 (4498) "Sir Nigel Gresley. 'Bottom-End' The jig for setting up...
Steam locomotive Rocket is coming to York!
The National Railway Museum has announced that steam locomotive Rocket is coming to their York site this September. Whilst they already have a replica of...
WATCH: Flying Scotsman steam through Derbyshire!
Saturday 30th June saw the world-famous 60103 Flying Scotsman haul The Yorkshireman. The Yorkshireman which is run by The Railway Touring Company, this being the...
New loan agreement for steam locomotive 70013 Oliver Cromwell
The National Railway Museum and the Great Central Railway in Loughborough have agreed on a two-year overhaul loan agreement. The agreement will run from 12...
Update 40 on steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley
May has been another productive month for The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Ltd in overhauling their LNER A4 No.60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley". Valve Gearing,...
WATCH: steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman steams through Rotherham and Chesterfield
Sunday 5th May 2019 saw the world famous 60103 Flying Scotsman haul the final day of The Great Britain XII. The Great Britain XII Day...
EXCLUSIVE: The Duke – The Impossible Dream – Past, Present and...
Following on from this, we are delighted to announce that we have been contacted by The BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust and they have provided us with an exclusive update on the history of the project, written by Trevor Tuckley. The update below is in its original unedited version