The date of August 11, 1968 – the day of the last steam passenger train in Britain – is to rail enthusiasts ... stick your head out of the window,’ he believes. ‘I’m a bit old now, but I used to do it ...

There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few ...

Witnessing the last mainline steam passenger train was emotional for many people Mr Coulls, who will be at the event, said: "I grew up after the age of steam but August '68 was a date that was ...