Author: Andrew Brooke-Reid

Scarborough North Bay Railway

Scarborough North Bay Railway is a miniature railway which has been in operation since 1931 and it’s sole purpose has only ever been as a tourist attraction to those visiting the North Bay area. Having survived through WW2 and the worst miniature railway accident in the country only a year after it’s opening in 1932, […]

The Funiculars of Scarborough

Scarborough is well known for being a tourist hotspot, especially in the better weather. It’s no secret however that the main shopping areas and beachfront are separated by a steep and sharp cliff face. It is perhaps no surprise that Scarborough has seen 5 funicular cliff railways built in it’s lifetime to make access between […]

Statfold Country Park

We’re back in the Midlands today and it’s a festival of steam at Statfold Country Park and the Statfold Barn Railway. There are three gauges of track here and yes, they are all running today. Not only this but the variety and number of trains running is insane! Check out the gallery below to get […]

Swindon Panel Society

Trains are great, however those trains would not move anywhere if it were not for the signalling which controls them. Signalling is vital and has been constantly developing since the inception of the railways. When we think of heritage railways, many of us will think of mechanical semaphore signalling which was typical for the steam […]

London Museum of Steam & Water

Based at the historic Kew Bridge Waterworks, the London Museum of Water & Steam tells the story of London’s water supply from the Roman era right up to the modern day. This is a working museum and there are some very interesting examples of steam pumping engines; from a smaller sized triple expansion engine right […]

Romsey Signal Box

Romsey signal box dates back to 1865, where it was originally located at the junction of the Southampton and Eastleigh lines. The signal box was in use for well over 100 years, but became redundant in 1982 thanks to the advances in modern signalling. The signal box was acquired by the Romsey and District Buildings […]

Railworld Wildlife Haven

I know, a wildlife haven doesn’t exactly scream railways or museum, so what is this all about? The site where Railworld currently sits was originally intended to be the home of the Museum of World Railways to compliment the National Railway Museum in York. Due to funding issues, the site had to change direction and […]