Topic: Edinburgh

Edinburgh Tram on test run in Leith Walk, seen from a tenement window above

Edinburgh trams make historic move

Edinburgh Trams have made history for the right reasons, for once. A test run saw the first guided rail vehicle to traverse Leith Walk in 66 years. History was made on Monday night (13 March),...Read more

21-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

The Flying Scotsman climbs up the hill out of Watchet as it works from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead on a visit to the West Somerset Railway.

Happy Centenary, Flying Scotsman

The most famous steam locomotive in the world, Flying Scotsman, turned one hundred years old last Friday (24 February 2023). Astonishingly, the engine is still in main line revenue-earning service as a charter operation. In...Read more

27-02-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Edinburgh trams extension opening finally announced

The long awaited next phase of Edinburgh’s tram line now has a date for opening. Citizens of Scotland’s capital have marked their diaries for 21 June this year. Finally they will be able to ride...Read more

21-02-2023|3 comments|author: Simon Walton

The sombre and last duty of the Royal Train

Having made many journeys and tours of the country, the late Queen Elizabeth will make her very last journey through Great Britain by the most recognisable means of transport, the dedicated Royal Train. However, with...Read more

09-09-2022|Comment|author: Simon Walton