I tried this shot three times today. The first time it was dull and cloudy. The second time it was in sun but an exceptionally inconsiderate hi-vis clad photographer parked himself dead centre of ... (more)

One of the many delightful footpaths that thread the Worth Valley is strewn with the colours of autumn. By good fortune, this path also runs conveniently adjacent to the railway as one of today's ... (more)

Even at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway which I regard as my 'home' preserved railway there's always a new viewpoint to be found. The crossing of Bridgehouse Beck on departing from Haworth is ... (more)

The sight of the two surviving Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway 0-6-0 tender locomotives in traffic and hauling a train together in tandem is unlikely to be seen again for many a long year. The Cl... (more)

This wonderful vantage point from high up a signal post isn't possible unless you're attending a charter. I've never seen anyone try it before, so guess what...

On a clear, still morning such as this it's was a joy to be standing in a frosty meadow just watching the passing of a branch line train. A scene that could have been witnessed throughout the coun... (more)

It's hard to believe that a locomotive that looks in such fine form will soon be withdrawn from service, but the expiry of 41241's current boiler 'ticket' will mean exactly that. Meanwhile, the fr... (more)

I had the craziest of dreams. I dreamed it was about 1910 and I saw not one, but TWO nineteenth century Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway locomotives. They were hauling a rake of contemporary carriag... (more)

Classic Yorkshire millstone grit dry stone walling makes the perfect frame in this encapsulation of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway at its autumnal best. Visiting from the Severn Valley Rail... (more)

In this timeless recreation of a local 'pick-up' freight, 'Coal Tank' 58926 strides through a misty Worth Valley towards Haworth alongside the meandering Bridgehouse Beck with her early morning tr... (more)

Amidst the thistle down and rosebay willowherb at Haworth, this is my first worthwhile image of the KWVR's wonderful re-creation of a 'lost' locomotive. This is one of the rugged War Department 'A... (more)

The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway celebrated its 40th anniversary this June. Whilst all of the celebrations did not pass without mishap, the 'Re-Opening Special' ran as planned. Remarkably, the ... (more)

Conversation piece at Haworth Motive Power Depot. It is to be hoped that the safety valves do not lift! Almost seven hundred '8F's' saw service in the UK and many more were shipped to Europe and t... (more)

Steam still rises from under the bridge parapet as the Worth Valley mixed 'pick-up' freight passes by. Early morning sunlight dances in Bridgehouse Beck and all is well with the world. Idyllic? Y... (more)

Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway No.957 was built in 1887 by Beyer Peacock & Co. of Gorton, Manchester. The L&Y had hundreds of similar 0-6-0 tender engines that served faithfully during the Victori... (more)