The 1930s were a golden period for the railways as it saw great developments and some iconic locomotives being built. The fact that the less labour-intensive and more efficient diesel-electrics were ...

A Doncaster-built locomotive is being repainted in preparation for the 75th anniversary of a steam train landmark. The Dominion of Canada is being decked out in garter blue colours at the National ...

Yorkshire will always be associated with the world famous Class A4 steam locomotives, all 35 of which were built in Doncaster between 1935 and 1938. Those still surviving are as popular today as in ...

Trainspotters were given a rare treat as the Mallard steam locomotive was hauled from its usual home to return to the scene of its record-breaking run 75 years ago. The engine left York, where it is ...

THE world’s fastest steam locomotive has been refurbished for its 75th anniversary thanks to experts from East Lancashire. The legendary Mallard has received the finishing touches to a fresh coat of ...

THE world-famous Mallard locomotive is leaving its Yorkshire home this summer after more than 30 years to go on display in the North East. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, ...

A headstone for the driver of the historic Mallard locomotive has been unveiled at a Doncaster cemetery. Thousands of pounds was raised to mark the grave of Joseph Duddington who set the world steam ...

Thousands of pounds was raised to mark the grave of Joseph Duddington who set the world steam record with the Doncaster-built Mallard. Mallard hit 126mph (203km/h) in 1938, with Joseph Duddington as ...