On this day in 1968, the 'Fifteen Guinea Special', Britain's last mainline steam passenger train, ran from Liverpool to Carlisle, ahead of British Railways' steam ban.

A HISTORIC mainline steam locomotive that headed the last British Rail steam train 50 years ago is to haul passenger trains again in Purbeck. Built in 1945, the powerful 74-ton London Midland and ...

Events are being held at heritage railways across the country to provide an insight into steam on British Rail up until 1968. Enthusiasts have ensured steam trains continue to operate in Britain ...

Ashey Station has been in private ownership since 1968, after the British Railways shut the line. Skip to content Watch ... Ashey is currently a request stop on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

Railway lovers mark 50th anniversary of end of steam on British Rail. ... Events are being held at heritage railways across the country to provide an insight into steam on British Rail up until 1968.