Big power, big climb and big country! The 'Royal Highlander' is seen returning south climbing hard up the ridge into the Horseshoe Curve.

After the 'Jacobite' season has concluded, locomotives and stock return from their temporary 'home' at Fort William to their base 250 miles south at Carnforth in Lancashire. The most scenic viaduc... (more)

This year's annual West Highland Charter was characterised by 'challenging' weather conditions, drizzle or driving rain for the most part! In one of the few brighter interludes, Black 5 No.44871 p... (more)

Having completely exhausted myself accessing this wonderful location. I was hopeful of getting at least two differing images that would gave a good impression of this outstanding and beautiful par... (more)

LMS 48151 'Guild '0' Gauge' having just passed through Garsdale Station now crosses Dandre Mire Viaduct with the 1Z48 'Fellsman' 0808 Lancaster - Carlisle

I really should go home. My dog 'Jess' is pulling on her leash, urging me to call it a day. Even the scurrying rabbits have lost their fascination for her now. The sun sank 20 minutes ago, only t... (more)

Stourton (pronounced STIR-ton) is an eastern suburb of Leeds. The city once boasted no less than five steam locomotive depots at Holbeck, Neville Hill, Copley Hill, Farnley Junction and a 'freight... (more)

The suburb of Stourton on the eastern side of Leeds is not exactly photogenic. It is however one of the few places in the city where it is still possible to get quite close to the track without be... (more)

LMS 48151 'Guild '0' Gauge' climbs the gradient with the 1Z49 'Fellsman' 1512 Carlisle - Lancaster

45305 pulling out of Scarbrough station.

As common as the LMS 'Black 5s' are in preservation (no less than 17 survive), they always make wonderful subjects for the photographer. They are a beautifully proportioned and purposeful locomoti... (more)

6201 Princess Elizabeth running along side the River Derwent on the return leg on the Scarborough Flyer.

'Scots Guardsman' has just passed the site of what once was Goose Hill Junction (just beyond the distant bridge). Here the Midland Railway main line once diverged southward in a long, deep cutting... (more)

What a difference a day makes! Running slightly early and heading out of Leeds in the most glorious sunset, 'Scots Guardsman' is bathed in the golden evening light that I had been hoping for but n... (more)

Stourton's freight yard cranes loom like sentinels on a hot, humid and muggy August evening. Yet even in 'challenging' light, who could resist seeing the delightful sight and sound of 'Scots Guard... (more)