Queen put 'iron horse' in the spotlight
If you guessed that the object in my hand in the photo in my last article was the door handle of the Royal Train, then you were right.
Squeezing a quart into a pint pot
When British Railways was formed in 1948, the big four railway companies ceased to exist.
Exhibits give us a glimpse of glories
In my previous article I mentioned that a pageant took place in 1925 to celebrate 100 years of the railway. The GWR had to mock up the North Star to show off its history. However, after the pageant there was much talk about saving some locos for future generations to enjoy.
1st Stratton Scouts Win Hiking Competition
1st Stratton St Margaret Scouts beat off tough opposition to win a prestigious prize recently. The Les Barnes Hike Trophy is a competition for Scout teams from all over Swindon. It's a test of navigation, stamina, team work and Scouting skills.
