Historical Information

The material included on these pages is provide for reference purposes. Some of the procedures and activities seen or written may differ from those used on the railway today, however they are included because of their historical or technical interest and offer an insight into the background and development of what we undertake on the railway today.

It is believed that the material included on these pages is out of Copyright and reasonable effort has been made to ensure this. However if you are the Copyright holder and wish to object to its use on these pages, please contact us and we will arrange its removal.

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Historical Videos

Books & Documents 

GWR Mechanical Institute Papers

LMS Engineman's MIC Movement Papers