The final 'Scarborough Flyer' of this season rushes through Elland making good headway against a strong cross-wind. As the Autumn sets in, let's hope for some cold, crisp and sunny weather and lot... (more)

I've never seen a photograph taken at the delightfully named 'Cromwell Bottom' in the Calder valley near Elland. Probably because the best photographic location here was previously occupied by a b... (more)

Oh joy! At last - my efforts to seek the combination of sun and a steam locomotive on the main line finally came good this morning. It's always a delight to see the elegant 'Royal Scot' on my home... (more)

Princess Elizabeth makes a spirited departure from Elland hauling the 'York Yuletide Express'. She is hurtling past the site of Elland Station with a Liverpool to York special. Elland lost its sta... (more)

Celebrating 100 years of the Girl Guide movement, 'Royal Scot' No.46115 is bringing a special from Liverpool to York. The locomotive bore 'The Girl Guide' nameplates just for the day. Here, she le... (more)