Britain's most powerful 4-4-0 were (and are) the Southern Railway 'Class V' or 'Schools' class. Three of the 40 survive, but 'Repton', a 1934 Eastleigh product, is the only one in traffic. Thankfu... (more)

Arriving at the NYMR is always rather special in anticipation of good photo opportunities. In the early still of a lovely Sunday, 'Repton' makes a stirring sight as she snakes through the curves a... (more)

Like actors, locomotive crews also 'play to the gallery', for they are only too aware that the Moorgates area will usually have a number of onlookers of both day tripper and enthusiast varieties. ... (more)