In 2005 an Avonside 0–6–0ST built in 1928 for the Londonderry Port & Harbour Board , and which had been preserved by the RPSI, was leased to contractors relaying the NIR line from Carrickfergus to Whitehead in Co. read more
There were NCB steam locomotives in use in the early 80s at Bold colliery in St Helens. They aren't the *last* but it's a start in finding a date. They were still definitely in use in 83. read more
An industrial steam engine last used to haul coal in the 1970s has been "rediscovered" at a convent in the east of England. It was thought the 1929 locomotive, called "Newstead", had been scrapped. read more
The Tom Thumb had its first run in 1830, hauled 36 passengers and went 18mph. In 1830, the steam locomotive known as The Best Friend of Charleston was the first locomotive to pull cars in America and regularly carry passengers. How Steam Locomotives Work. The steam powered engine is the heart of the steam locomotive. read more