A heritage railway is marking the 50th anniversary of British Rail's last mainline, steam powered service ... final passenger service on 11 August 1968. The 70013 Oliver Cromwell was involved ...

Despite being phased-out by British Rail in 1968, the steam train has resisted its bleak fate of becoming a mere museum exhibit. This series explores their re-emergence. Show more Despite being ...

By that stage, he had a seat on British Railways' Eastern Area ... charter trains for Flying Scotsman. By 1968 it had become, Mr Roden says, the only steam locomotive running on Britain's railways.

STEAM RAILWAY A comprehensive look at the development of the railways begins with the mighty Stephenson s Rocket and follows the continual advancement of the British steam locomotive.