In the 1930s, speed records became a matter of national prestige, and Nazi Germany used high speed locomotives as propaganda ...

The LNER Class A4 earned its place in history as the fastest steam locomotive ever built, with its sleek, aerodynamic design and record-setting run in 1938. In this video, we explore its engineering, ...

Much to delight of railway enthusiasts, diesel engines clag and snarl and belch out fumes, much to the consternation of just wanted to get to work on time. While the majority of high-speed railway ...

Voice recordings of one of Britain's most celebrated steam locomotive engineers are being sought as part of celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth. Sir Nigel Gresley designed over ...