Andrew tells us about the significance of Locomotion No.1, which made a momentous journey on 27 September 1825.
Peter explores the history of the printed version of the National Rail Timetable as it reaches the end of its life.
The wheel drop is called into action in another month of progress.
As we head into the festive season, model railways are as popular as ever—and a particular locomotive has caught senior curator Anthony’s eye.
Anne McLean delves into the fascinating story behind a seemingly mundane letter recently found within the museum’s archive collections.
Nick explores a 1926 collection of photographs taken at Hull Docks, a facility with close links to the railway industry.
Mick from ICT reveals a family passion for railways big and small.
The loco is starting to resemble a Pacific as the rebuild continues.
A trawl through the Yorath Lewis archive sheds light on an experimental railway design built for 1924’s British Empire Exhibition.
It’s a team effort to get the tank lifted to accommodate the frames in the next phase of the restoration.
Welding. painting and snagging are the order of the day as the restoration steams through the summer.
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