A new book is celebrating the legacy of British steam locomotives. Great British Steam Locomotives That Made History - The Story of Railways in Britain is written by local historian Dr Rosa Matheson.

Steam locomotives are the closest thing humans have created to a living ‘thing’. They require finesse and careful attention to get the best out of them, need to be warmed up gently and then disposed ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The 4-6-2 "Pacific" type steam ...

Steam trains were one of the most powerful vehicles of their time, capable of pulling hundreds of cars in one go. Their sheer size, speed, and weight are mesmerizing to think about and captivating to ...