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A London Underground steam loco comes to OO model railways
A London Underground steam loco comes to OO model railways

A London Underground steam loco comes to OO model railways

When steam trains returned to the London Underground for the 150th-anniversary celebrations, the trains were hauled by Met 1 loco, and now a OO gauge model of that locomotive has been released.

Mar
31
2023
The Flying Scotsman steam train is at King’s Cross station this weekend
The Flying Scotsman steam train is at King’s Cross station this weekend

The Flying Scotsman steam train is at King’s Cross station this weekend

To mark both the 170th anniversary of King's Cross station and the coming 100th anniversary of the Flying Scotsman, the world-famous steam train* is at King's Cross station all weekend.

Oct
14
2022
Tickets Alert: See a steam train on the DLR
Tickets Alert: See a steam train on the DLR

Tickets Alert: See a steam train on the DLR

This weekend there will be a chance to see a steam locomotive on the DLR -- as a 150-year old engine will be on display at Poplar DLR depot.

Jun
15
2022
Funding needed to restore the Metropolitan No.1 steam train
Funding needed to restore the Metropolitan No.1 steam train

Funding needed to restore the Metropolitan No.1 steam train

The restoration of the last surviving Metropolitian line E-Class steam locomotive is underway, and the owners are fundraising to complete the work in time for its 125th birthday.

Jun
07
2022
Book a day-trip by steam train in 2022
Book a day-trip by steam train in 2022

Book a day-trip by steam train in 2022

The golden age of travel still exists in the UK, with heritage railway tours offering luxurious seating, top food and plenty to drink on a range of tours by steam train.

Feb
25
2022

Steam train tours of the Thames bridges

A steam train tour will run several times in December designed to take trips across several of the railway bridges that cross the River Thames.

Dec
03
2021
A marvellous model steam train has appeared in Amersham
A marvellous model steam train has appeared in Amersham

A marvellous model steam train has appeared in Amersham

Earlier this month a large model steam train appeared in Amersham, at the end of the Metropolitan line, and it's quite simply marvellous.

Nov
30
2021
Take a trip in a Wes Anderson designed steam train
Take a trip in a Wes Anderson designed steam train

Take a trip in a Wes Anderson designed steam train

If you fancy a trip in a steam train sitting in a carriage designed by film director Wes Anderson, then it's now possible.

Oct
28
2021
Ex-London Transport steam locos returning to London this autumn
Ex-London Transport steam locos returning to London this autumn

Ex-London Transport steam locos returning to London this autumn

Two ex-London Transport steam engines will be making return trips to the London Underground this autumn, as guests of the Epping-Ongar Railway.

Aug
12
2021
See brass steam trains in the Science Museum
See brass steam trains in the Science Museum

See brass steam trains in the Science Museum

There's a dark room in the Science Museum that's filled with brass and steel models of early steam engines and locomotives.

Jun
23
2021
See the Flying Scotsman steam train in London
See the Flying Scotsman steam train in London

See the Flying Scotsman steam train in London

Over the next couple of months, the Flying Scotsman steam locomotive will be hauling trains around London and the regions.

May
11
2021
Regular steam train trips between London and Windsor resume
Regular steam train trips between London and Windsor resume

Regular steam train trips between London and Windsor resume

A regular steam train service will resume this summer running three times a day between London Victoria and Windsor & Eton Riverside stations.

Apr
16
2021
Take a ride on one of London’s miniature steam trains
Take a ride on one of London’s miniature steam trains

Take a ride on one of London’s miniature steam trains

We all love a steam train, and while the big beasts make occasional weekend trips through the city, there are a surprisingly large number of miniature steam trains chugging along little railways around parts of London as well.

Apr
09
2021
Two ugly steam engines join the Epping Ongar Railway
Two ugly steam engines join the Epping Ongar Railway

Two ugly steam engines join the Epping Ongar Railway

Two ugly steam locomotives have arrived at Epping and, after restoration will be hauling passengers along the heritage railway.

Feb
16
2021
A steam train of lights to delight this winter
A steam train of lights to delight this winter

A steam train of lights to delight this winter

Imagine a steam train covered in thousands of fairy lights chugging through a forest at night — and that’s the Train of Lights.

Aug
11
2020
Ride on one of London’s minature steam trains
Ride on one of London’s minature steam trains

Ride on one of London’s minature steam trains

We all love a steam train and dotted around London are a number of miniature steam railways to ride on.

Jul
02
2020
See a Finnish steam train in Barking
See a Finnish steam train in Barking

See a Finnish steam train in Barking

Down among the warehouses and scrapyards of Barking can be found a most curious sight - a steam train.

Jan
16
2020
Ride a new “steam train” in South London
Ride a new “steam train” in South London

Ride a new “steam train” in South London

South London's newest steam train will start to carry its first passengers from next week.

Jul
15
2019

Regular steam trains service returns to Waterloo Station

Although occasional steam trains leave Waterloo, there hasn't been a regular service for over 50 years, until now.

Apr
08
2019
A steam train of lights to delight in the dark
A steam train of lights to delight in the dark

A steam train of lights to delight in the dark

Imagine a steam train covered in thousands of fairy lights chugging through a forest at night -- and that's the Train of Lights.

Apr
05
2019
Map of London’s miniature steam train rides
Map of London’s miniature steam train rides

Map of London’s miniature steam train rides

We all love a steam train, and while the big beasts make occasional weekend trips though the city, there are a surprisingly large number of miniature steam trains chugging along little railways around parts of London as well. Operated by

Apr
02
2019
Steam trains to return to the London Underground
Steam trains to return to the London Underground

Steam trains to return to the London Underground

To mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of the District line, London Underground plans to run steam trains along the line once again.

Mar
23
2019

Catch a steam train in East London on Saturday

This Saturday there will be a chance to board a steam train in East London as it runs a route from Southend to the Bluebell Railway.

Mar
19
2019

See the Flying Scotsman in London during 2019

The dates for tours by the world famous steam train, the Flying Scotsman during 2019 have been announced, and it's possible to be on the train as it travels around the UK.

Jan
30
2019