Category: Engineering

  • How does a steam locomotive work?

    How does a steam locomotive work?

    The era of steam was dominated by steam locomotives and one question I get asked more than all the others is how does a steam locomotive work? In this not-so-romantic blog, I’ll explain it to you. (Without engineering jargon!)

  • York and North Midland Railway

    York and North Midland Railway

    The industrial revolution saw railways popping up seemingly every day. They were literally everyone. In this not-so-romantic blog, we look at the story of the York and North Midland railway which opened in 1839 to connect York to the Leeds and Selby railway line.

  • 10 oldest bridges in the world

    10 oldest bridges in the world

    You will not believe how old these 10 oldest bridges in the world are. I certainly didn’t when I first read about them. Which country has the most bridges on the list? Who was responsible for building the most bridges? This blog has all the answers you seek!