We take a close look at some of the world’s most iconic locomotives ...

The 1930s were a golden period for the railways as it saw great developments and some iconic locomotives being built. The fact that the less labour-intensive and more efficient diesel-electrics were ...

The LNER Mallard was built in the 1930s as Britain’s answer to Germany’s record breaking steam locomotives, which had become ...

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The sculpture of a British transport engineering icon soon to be unveiled at King's Cross train station has caused an almighty row among his fans. Sir Nigel Gresley is the famous transportation ...

Although other engines have tried to claim the record, the Mallard’s top speed of 126m/h (202km/h) still stands. There have been faster electric- and diesel-powered locomotives but because designers ...

A headstone for the driver of the historic Mallard locomotive has been unveiled at a Doncaster cemetery. Thousands of pounds was raised to mark the grave of Joseph Duddington who set the world steam ...

Mallard broke the world speed record for steam in 1938 at 126mph (203km/h) near Grantham, Lincolnshire The world's fastest steam locomotive has been moved onto the tracks at York station for the first ...