Tag: Heritage Railways

Barber

11 December, 2020

Barber is a unique locomotive, for a number of reasons. Firstly, it’s the only locomotive built by Thomas Green & Sons of Leeds to survive in the northern hemisphere – two other locomotives do survive in Australia though. It’s also the last remaining locomotive to retain the unique profile for the Harrogate Gasworks railway. I … More Barber

Shunting at Murton

5 October, 2020

Covid has been a huge problem for all the heritage lines, regardless of size, gauge, location. To see how some have dealt with it has been interesting but one of the most original ways has been that which the Derwent Valley Light Railway has chosen. Instead of adapting to rigorous cleaning of stock after journey, … More Shunting at Murton