A steam locomotive that inspired one of the best-loved characters in The Railway Series and Thomas & Friends is moving ever closer to a long-awaited return to service at the South Devon Railway.
Great Western Railway tank engine No. 1420, widely recognised as one of the inspirations behind Oliver the Great Western Engine, has entered the final stages of an extensive overhaul...
On Saturday 6th September, Vintage Trains will once again storm over the metals of South West England, with a double-headed express from Bristol to Plymouth and return, over the South Devon banks in both directions unassisted – offering the ultimate dream for enthusiasts of steam.
This special Express, The Mayflower, named after a short-lived British Railways Western Region Express...
