Furness Railway Number 20 is the oldest working standard gauge steam engine in Britain. It was built in 1863 by Sharp Stewart & Co. of Manchester as one of a batch of eight 0-4-0 tender locomotive... (more)
London North Eastern A1 Class No. 60163 'Tornado' seen climbing Lindal Bank with the 'Cumbrian Coast Express' en-route from Crewe to Carlisle
This crew member doesn't look very cheerful as he walks forward to change the points to allow Slough Estates No. 3 to run round its freight stock at the Middleton Railway Gala, “200 Years of Ste... (more)
This Furness Railway loco no. 3, was built in 1846 and was designed by Edward Bury, whose engines were popular with the early railway companies because they were cheap. It is the only survivor in ... (more)
Of all the surreal and truly wonderful sights I ever encountered, this must surely rank near the top. I had gone to the NYMR's annual gala unprepared, with no idea what was running. I chose the 'q... (more)
The oldest working steam loco in Britain is currently not working. The boiler has been removed for its ten year inspection. It is hoped that it will up and running again late in August this year. ... (more)
150 Cumbria waits to depart from Haverthwaite with a train on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
Ex-industrial, Hunslet Austerity loco showing a non-authentic Furness Railway livery and number 150 "Cumbria" makes a noisy start from Haverthwaite with a train for Lakeside on the Lakside and Hav... (more)
This is the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in Britain, Furness Railway Number 20. Built in 1863, it is still used on special occasions on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway in ... (more)
