The decade when steam gave way to diesels on Britain’s railways is fondly remembered by thousands of baby boomers who are now Britain’s greatest train lover

An evocative collection of photographs covering the Western Region during a decade of great change. After the Second World War, Britain’s railways were rundow

Described as the most hated civil servant in Britain, it was half a century ago that Dr Richard Beeching was appointed as chairman of British Railways with one

After the Second War, Britains railways were rundown and worn out, requiring massive investment and modernisation. The Big Four railway companies were nationali