2012 marks the anniversary of Thomas Newcomen,s Dudley Castle engine of 1712. And, arguably, the start of the industrial revolution. Undoubtedly...
Pathfinder brochure clattered through the letter box this week and included a trip with Braunton;- Bishops Lydeard to Portsmouth and return on the...
Does anyone know of any good texts or websites that explain the principles of bogie design and equalisation beams in particular. This would apply...
Does anybody have any timings for this trip, especially on the SW main line. There are some times somewhere on the Pathfinder website but, in...
Times are now on uk team info and show the A4 turning via Leckwith junction and Penarth curves. Could anyone explain the reason for the engine...
Question from an "armchair locomotive engineer". The main advantages quoted for long lap valves are increased steam and exhaust port openings,...
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