Opening a series of posts about women working in the rail industry, Rail Engineering Management graduate Aksa tells us about her journey so far.
The painstaking restoration of Sir Nigel Gresley continues as the summer heatwave becomes a distant memory.
The second of three updates about the ongoing refresh at Locomotion.
Another month yields further progress as the historic loco’s overhaul continues.
Author Susan Major provides an insight into life as a woman working on the railways in wartime.
Take a look behind the scenes of a project to refresh the displays in the Collection Building at Locomotion.
Discover the latest news on Sir Nigel Gresley’s progress from behind the scenes in the workshop.
In 1950, steam traction was the mainstay of Britain’s railways. Just 18 years later, the embers of the steam age were left to cool.
Mark Thomas shares insights from the making of our current film installation, which explores the present and future of railways.
Catch up on another month of restoration of the historic locomotive.
Find out how the conservation of our gilt picture frame is going, including some unexpected tools and techniques!
Even the most functional objects in our collection need proper care and attention to make sure they survive for future generations.