THE steam engine was one of the greatest inventions of the 18th century, establishing Britain as the leader of the Industrial Revolution. Although many are credited with aiding the development of the ...

The steam engine is often credited as one of the most transformative inventions in human history. It laid the foundation for the Industrial Revolution, revolutionised transport, and shifted the ...

Once, steam engines powered everything from trains to farm machinery or even road vehicles. But, as technology scampered ahead with the passage of time, they became the preserve of eccentric ...

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The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway sits at the heart of a World Heritage Site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. The area is a poignant and lasting monument to its industrial past. Flanked by the ...