34046 Braunton at London Victoria
Just before 22:00 on 22nd April 2023, West Country class steam engine “Braunton” slipped back into London Victoria railway station with the return working of the Steam Dreams steam special train to Winchester.
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Steam Engine at Poplar DLR
To mark the 150th birthday of “Poplar”, the locomotive came to London for local children to see a real life steam engine and climb on board.
Steam Locomotive 45596 “Bahamas” Leaving Paddington
LMS Jubilee class 45596 “Bahamas” in BR livery leaving London Paddington with The Railway Touring Company’s “The West Somerset Steam Express”.
2023 London Festival of Railway Modelling
Every year, the London Festival of Railway Modelling brings a huge number of model railway layouts and trade stands to Alexandra Palace in North London.
35018 “British India Line” Approaching Clapham Junction
Southern Railway Merchant Navy Pacific 35018 “British India Line”, slows to negotiate Clapham Junction on Sunday 9th July 2023.
6233 Duchess of Sutherland at Kings Cross
On Saturday 3rd December, the LMS steam locomotive brought a special Railway Touring Company train back into Kings Cross.
Charing Cross Underground Station Tunnels
Exploring, with London Transport Museum’s Hidden London tours, the disused Jubilee Line platforms at Charing Cross and two dark tunnels.
Flying Scotsman Visits King’s Cross
Steam engine “Flying Scotsman” visits King’s Cross, October 2022.
John “Jock” Christie VC
John Jock Christie VC, LNWR Parcels Clerk, remembered by a plaque on one of the black columns in Euston railway station.
