British Rail's push for modernization meant the rapid demise of thousands of steam locomotives. The Barry Island Scrapyard in Wales became an unintentional haven for preservationists determined to ...

The engine bound for Ohio is a deteriorated, stripped-down Norfolk & Western Railway steam locomotive, No. 917, that belongs to a group owned for many years by Virginia Scrap Iron and Metal ...

Steam scrapyard story will not be forgotten. ... It is 20 years since Dai Woodham’s steam loco “graveyard” finally closed and the last engine was taken away.

Many of the surviving steam engines have been found disused in farm yards or rescued from scrap yards. There's a magnificence about them, a rather stunning solidarity that defies time.

Old 771 was a perfect fit to help take some of the load off their 107 year old No. 2248 steam engine which was dealing with some mechanical problems. Old 771 on the other hand was in fairly good ...

Historic steam engine once driven by King Charles III is coming to Leicester. The 74-year-old loco is a record breaker and will haul a special express service. leicestermercury. Bookmark.