Steam trains

Journey through time and immerse yourself in the nostalgia of rail travel with a captivating collection of steam train pictures. These images transport you to an era when steam locomotives reigned supreme, capturing the majesty and romance of a bygone age. From powerful locomotives and historic stations to scenic landscapes and evocative details, these pictures […]

The steam railway, with its billowing plumes of white smoke and the rhythmic chug of the locomotive, stands as a symbol of a bygone era, a time when rail travel was an adventure in itself. These historical marvels of engineering, powered by steam and coal, played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world and […]

Nestled in the heart of West Yorkshire, England, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway has been an iconic destination for train enthusiasts and literary pilgrims alike. Among its many charming stations, Haworth Station stands out as a place where the past and literary history converge. Haworth Station, situated in the picturesque village of Haworth, is […]

Oakworth Station is set in the Edwardian period keeping as near as possible to 1905 – 1914. The Railway Children, 1969/1970 EMI production starring Jenny Agutter was filmed at the station. COMMEMORATING THE CENTENARY OF CINEMA 1996 The Classic Film THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Was Filmed at Oakworth Station 1970 In association with the British Film […]

21/02/1804 Richard Trevithick’s Penydarren, the world’s first steam locomotive made its first journey. It hauled ten tons of iron, 60 – 70 passengers and five wagons on the nine-mile journey from Penydarren to Merthyr Tydfil. 27/09/1825 The Stockton Darlington Railway opened. It was the first passenger rail service, the steam locomotive travelled at 10mph. 06/10/1829 […]

Once there is enough pressure (see page about how steam is created here…) the steam passes from the Main steam pipe to the cylinders. Picture right is of the cylinder unit, on the lower cylinder where the piston is housed you can see where the steam enters at the top. The steam forces the piston to […]

The two essential ingredients to make a steam engine work are fire and water. The fire is created in the firebox using coal, this in turn produces heat which transfers to the water to produce steam. The firebox is surrounded by a water jacket. Inside the boiler there are smoke tubes which heat the water […]

WD Official Launch W.D Austerity 2-8-0 90733 was officially launched into traffic on Tuesday 18th September 2007. It hauled a special train for invited guests who had helped during its long restoration. History of 90733 The locomotive was built in 1945 by Vulcan Foundry at Newton-le-Willows, works number 5200 and was sent to the Netherlands […]

The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Line was built in 1867 by local mill owners. British Rail closed the branch in 1962. The Line reopened in 1968 and has been owned, operated and managed entirely by volunteer members of the Keighley & Worth Valley Preservation Society ever since. The Railway Children, 1969/1970 EMI production starring […]