Mark Lancaster
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Training course opens steam safety skills to volunteers
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A NEW hands-on course aimed at improving steam safety among heritage volunteers is set to run this spring, offering practical instruction for anyone working with stationary engines, steam boilers or road steam machinery. The Basic Steam Safety for Volunteers programme, delivered by the Boiler & Engineering Skills Training Trust (BESTT) in partnership with Westonzoyland Pumping…
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1938: The Kofler Automatic Train Stop system explained
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An extract from the April 1938 issue of The Railway Magazine describing the Kofler automatic train stop system. The article outlines its design, operation and trials on European railways. Introduction and Trials The Kofler Automatic Train Stop IT has recently been announced that the automatic train stop invented by the Austrian engineer, Herr George Kofler,…
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‘Condor’ Co-Bo starred in East Lancs photoshoot
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The sole-surviving Class 28 Metrovick Co-Bo, D5705, was extracted from the Baron Street shed at the East Lancashire Railway and taken to Bury Bolton Street for a night photoshoot on February 6, the day before the railway held its first diesel event of the year. For the event, the loco was positioned with a freight…
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British Railways trials experimental paved track at Radcliffe-on-Trent in 1969
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An extract from the September 1969 issue of The Railway Magazine describing experimental paved track constructed by British Railways. The report details the design and investigation work carried out at Radcliffe-on-Trent. Introduction and Purpose MAKING THE WAY PERMANENT Experimental paved track at Radcliffe-on-Trent could substantially reduce maintenance costs IN conjunction with the Office for Research…
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Conductor Rail De-Icing Tenders (1957 Railway Magazine Extract)
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An extract from the March 1957 issue of The Railway Magazine detailing the development and operation of conductor rail de-icing tenders. The text describes design features, testing, and functionality as reported at the time. Development and Purpose A further development by London Transport of precautions to prevent train delays in winter caused by conductor rail…
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Picture Perfect Railway Photography: Tips, Techniques and the Gear That Makes the Difference
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Railway photography combines timing, technical skill and an understanding of light and movement. Whether capturing high-speed mainline action or heritage steam at a gala, getting the perfect shot often comes down to preparation — and having the right equipment. Becoming picture perfect Great photography, and especially exceptional railway photography, is a blend of technical awareness,…
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Ribblehead Cement Traffic and Clitheroe Operations in 1983
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An extract (verbatim) from a March 1983 issue of The Railway Magazine detailing cement traffic operations involving Ribblehead, Clitheroe, and associated routes. The text outlines freight movements, locomotive use, and operational arrangements as described at the time. Introduction ROBERT H. FOSTER RECOUNTS A REGULAR BULK TRAFFIC TO THE NORTH-EAST AND SCOTLAND NOW part of Rio…
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A baby ‘Baby Deltic’ for EFE Rail
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1960s ‘N’ gauge modellers are in for a treat with a brand new model of the Class 23 ‘Baby Deltic’ being added to the EFE Rail range. The locomotives spent their short lives working in the London area on the East Coast Main Line and adjacent routes. One was retained for use by the Railway…
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Class 37 tops NYMR mileage chart
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LONG-TERM North Yorkshire Moors Railway resident No. 37264 covered more miles than any other locomotive on the line in 2025, even though it is not certified to operate on the main line section to Whitby. It travelled 6767 miles during the course of the year, the equivalent of 189 return trips between Pickering and Grosmont.…
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Cravens heritage unit passes initial tests prior to restoration
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Piers Connor & Christopher Westcott CRAVENS Heritage Trains Limited (CHTL) has revealed that its three-car unit, has passed initial tests as part of plans to restore the unit to working order. The unit is formed of two 60 Tube Stock (TS) Driving Motor cars and a 38 TS trailer vehicle which last carried passengers in…
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