An amazing line up of LMS power which has not taken place for over 40 years. Steam hangs over the four Stanier pacifics lined up at the Crewe Works Great Gathering in 2005. 6233 Duchess of Sutherl... (more)

An old photo of the most powerful British locomotive type 46229 Duchess of Hamilton at Manchester Victoria as it was about to leave with a main line special to commemorate the 150th anniversay of ... (more)

Princess Elizabeth makes a lot of fuss as she sets off round the curve with a train for Heywood.

A nice side shot of Princess Elizabeth as she pulls a train in reverse at Bury. The length and graceful lines of the loco are emphasized

Photographed on the Avon Valley Railway, this ex-LMS 4F freight loco is still in ex-scrapyard condition and clearly several years away from steaming again. But, we’re patient.

LMS Jubilee 5690 Leander is about to leave Ramsbottom on the East Lancashire Railway with a train for Bury.

A grainy shot because the light was very poor, but I believe it captures the feel of Princess Elizabeth thrashing along with its special to Glasgow to mark the 70th Anniversary of its record break... (more)

6201 Princess Elizabeth running into Appleby Station for a water stop whilst working a special from Preston to Carlisle

6201 Princess Elizabeth restarts The Fishwick Centenarian main line special from Appleby on its way to Carlisle

6201 Princess Elizabeth makes plenty of steam and smoke as she climbs uphill from Preston with a main line special to Carlisle

An unusual sight at Blackpool. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland storms away from the station returning with a special to Derby. Blackpool Tower can be seen above the carriages.

6201 Princess Elizabeth waits to leave with a special night train to Rawtenstall on the East Lancashire Railway enthusiasts day in Oct 2005

6201 Princess Elizabeth crosses the river at Burrs heading for Rawtenstall on the East Lancashire Railway enthusiasts day in Oct 2005

5690 Leander at the head of a night train at a special enthusiasts event at the East Lancashire Railway in 2005

A historic photograph by an unknown photographer showing the LMS 'Coronation Scot' train on show at Hartford during its tour of the USA in 1939. The locomotive is actually No 6229 'Duchess of Hami... (more)