Have you ever noticed that some metro train systems have rubber tires? It may seem odd, but there is a good reason for this.

With 150 heritage railways spanning 560 miles of track and 460 stations, taking the train is a great way to explore the UK.

The city seal depicts a steam locomotive. In other words ... The locomotive is a 2-10-2—as in two leading wheels, 10 driving wheels and two trailing wheels—and was built in 1919 by Baldwin ...