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 ...

British Railways' last steam locomotive, 'Evening Star', rolled out of Swindon works in 1960, and by August 1968 all steam had been withdrawn from active service. The last train, the famous ...