Steam locomotives turn heads. Their appeal lies much more widely than just among men of a certain age with model railways in their attics, but to all ages and genders.
It's a combination of the evocation of yesteryear, to the so-called 'good old days' of the railways' supposed 'heyday', and the fond belief that steam engines are like living, breathing creatures, blasting out smoke and steam.
(Permalink) Heritage Railways Steam

A number of steam trains will be traversing an iconic Cumbrian rail route this week.
(Permalink) Settle and Carlisle Line Steam