A replica of a historic steam locomotive will re-enact the birth of the modern railway this weekend – however Network Rail has issued a safety reminder ahead of the event.
Steam locomotives including Locomotion No. 1, Rocket, Mallard and Evening Star will appear on a new set of stamps celebrating the history of the UK’s railway network.
A first edition copy of the first book in the Thomas the Tank Engine series is due to be sold at auction alongside early versions of other children’s classics.
Legendary steam and diesel locomotives have begun departing Alstom’s historic Derby Litchurch Lane Works, following the conclusion of the world’s largest-ever gathering of historic and modern trains.
