UK IRELAND HERITAGE RAILWAYS.
Passengers were rescued by a steam locomotive after modern rail services were brought to a halt by the snowy conditions in south-east England. Britain is home of the steam railway, boasting over 200 years of locomotive travel. Jump aboard and experience the chug of the engine and piercing shriek of the whistle. An invention that changed the world was 200 years old in 2004. Experience a slice of history with our steam and sel train tours. From opulant Orient Express tours across the country to steam train driving experiences. On July 3rd, 1938, in Great Britain, the A-4 class locomotive “Mallard” broke the world train speed record for steam, at 125mph. If you've long been dreaming of an extensive steam tour in the British Isles, now is your chance. An independent guide to the entire heritage railway scene (including tramways and preserved steam trains) in the UK and Ireland. Enjoy this beautifully presented whistle-stop tour around Britain to see some of the most remarkably preserved steam railways and engines. Steam railway trips and tours in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. Tornado: the first steam train in Britain for 50 years The first new steam train to run on Britain's railway since 1960 has completed its first trial run without a hitch.