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

A steam train that once served coalmines in north-east England will return to the region five decades after it was removed from service. National Coal Board No. 54, built in 1952 to help cope with the ...

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Two Victorian steam locomotives have been given a permanent home at a heritage railway in the north-east of England. Twizell, built in 1891, is in full working order after a recent £100,000 overhaul ...

A Nexus driver who also teaches people to drive the Metro trains has starred in a BBC documentary due to his other role as a volunteer at Tanfield Railway in Gateshead. Tom Hartley, 32, appeared on ...

The line is found in the UK and still used by passengers regularly ...

Hordes of visitors are on the right track to experience Easter a century ago as a heritage railway steps back in time. The Tanfield Railway will be turning back the clock to the Edwardian era from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tanfield Railway (Image: STUART BOULTON) A popular County Durham steam train experience where passengers can enjoy fish and chips ...

A popular County Durham steam train experience where passengers can enjoy fish and chips while taking in countryside views is returning in 2026, with bookings now open. Tanfield Railway has confirmed ...