THE ranks of heritage railways back in business grew further during late-August, seeing a welcome return to action for a number of former industrial locomotives across the country.
The rebranded Stephenson Steam Railway (formerly the Stephenson Railway Museum) reopened on August 28, with services operating all through the bank holiday weekend.
Of particular note was the return to service of Bagnall 'New Standard 18' 0-6-0ST 401 (2994/1951 ), resplendent in its newly-applied Steel Company of Wales maroon livery.