Gary Dolzall journeys to Southern California and discovers Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliners as well as Coaster and Metrolink commuter trains in the hands of new-generation motive power.
Banking locomotives, thrashing diesels and complex workings define Britain's steepest sustained railway gradient.
Amid today’s standardized diesel power, Gary Dolzall celebrates a welcome and intriguing exception to the rule.
As its centenary approaches, we take an illustrated look at the world's most famous locomotive: Flying Scotsman
Allen Jackson continues his overview of British freight operations with a look at how modern freight trains run.
We Are Railfans accept an invite to the private Exeter & Teign Valley Railway in Devon.
Author Gary Dolzall rejoices in the extraordinary and unforgettable Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe.
Allen Jackson explains Britain's freight operations, illustrated with recent photos from Basford Hall Depot.
Gary Dolzall enjoys sunshine, sand, and Acela.
Allen Jackson takes a look at the Llangollen Railway, including photographs from its recent past.
We Are Railfans heads to Chicago to capture some action in and around the railroading capital of America.
A run down of where all 10 remaining 'Terrier' locomotives are now during their 150th year.
An overview of the Class 166 DMU as it enters 30 years of service across a number of routes.
Heritage railways provide the venues for most of today's 8F and Jubilee steam action.
Allen Jackson recounts his time on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in the USA.
Allen Jackson takes a look at GER routes from a signalling and traffic perspective, illustrated with contemporary photographs.
Author Hugh Hollinghurst shares with us his knowledge of Liverpool's 60s railway history.
Author Gary Dolzall reflects on the ill-stared but nonetheless remarkably compelling Penn Central.
Cumberland, MD sits at one end of the intimidating Sand Patch Grade. Roger Puta's collection depicts a snapshot in the summer of '69.
With 2022 being a Jubilee year, we look at where the UK's Jubilee locomotives can be found.
In the first of two articles focussing on the 8F, we look at how these locomotives were used widely in the 1940s.
130 years ago, on 21st May 1892, Brunel's Broad Gauge was abolished. Thankfully, its legacy remains and a number of railway museums continue to teach us about its use.
Allen Jackson takes an overview of the LSWR from a signalling and traffic perspective, illustrated with contemporary photographs.
First London, then Budapest. But it was Glasgow that offered the world the third-oldest underground railway tunnelling beneath the River Clyde.
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