Train fans have been eagerly awaiting news of Flying Scotsman excursions, itching for a glimpse of the iconic locomotive that boasts a fascinating history.

Historic industrial steam locomotives continue to traverse the route between East Tanfield in Durham and Sunniside in ...

The railway operates on tracks dating back to 1725 and 1621, making it the world's oldest. Heritage steam trains run every ...

Many of the lines still stand today, yet just one is recognised as being the world's oldest. Parts of the line date back to 1725 and are still in use as a heritage line. A passenger service runs along ...

A rare piece of railway history will be making its debut in County Durham this spring. Launched by the Auckland Project, the North East Autocar, originally built 1903, will be making its first ...

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Gaunless Viaduct, also known as Lands Viaduct, stood for just over a century after opening in 1863, before being dismantled ...

Sixty years ago, Sunderland was in the midst of one of the most significant railway redevelopments in its history, as British ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. North East Mayor Kim McGuinness (left) with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. (Image: Simon Williams) A key agreement to reopen ...

The BR 71000 Duke of Gloucester has been announced for the event, which runs from April 16 to 19. This year marks 50 years since the railway had its first ever Spring Gala, in April 1976. Sign up ...

Steam fans will be flocking to the region later this month for a chance to see a selection of historic locomotives chuffing through the countryside. The Great Central Railway in Leicestershire will be ...