Manchester Victoria Station, A Journey Through Time
A Royal Beginning (1844) Manchester Victoria Station opened its doors on January 1, 1844, marking…
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Railway Reflection No8. – The Last Loco
In this case the last loco was not some last of its class high-performance main…
Big Bertha – Railway History
Big Bertha - the largest and most powerful engine designed and built by the Midland…
Manchester Buses, Trams, Metro & More – Walks with a Vicar
Explore Manchester's Transport History in this Walk with a Vicar
Little Willie – Railway History
Discover our lost railway history, Little Willie, and the role Gorton played for this engine…
British Rail in Steam at NCB Williamthorpe Colliery
Situated near Holmewood in North Derbyshire, NCB Williamthorpe Colliery in 1967 was the place where…