'Britomart' is one of many Hunslet 0-4-0 tanks supplied to the once extensive 2-foot gauge railways serving the Welsh slate industry. Built in 1899, she is one of several preserved examples, here ... (more)

The Aigle-Leysin line is one of 3 narrow gauge lines which terminate in the street outside Aigle's main station.

A coal train weaves through Carstairs behind a 56 and 47 (barely visible) in tandem. The class 56, station buildings and canopies have gone. The coal trains and poor weather are still with us.

Gricers in action, 2007 style! The Kreig was struggling with an air leak and total failure was not far away. The expression of the crew member tells its own story. In the meantime the mainly Briti... (more)

Former Penrhyn Railway 0-4-0 tender-tank 'Blanche' (Hunslet, 1893) is prepared for Ffestiniog Railway duties at Boston Lodge.

Fantrip with 2 1961 vintage class 37s arriving at Scotland's biggest station

The big narrow gauge 2-8-2 is prepared for the day's activity.

Hunslet Saddletank No 7 performs at Wheldale Colliery. This engine was pressed into use for 3 weeks in 12/82 when severe weather froze this systems diesels. See EXIF data for full caption.

This eastbound train is using the rack and pinion to climb the extremly steep grade from Andermatt to Oberalp. The train is one of the 'Glacier Express' workings.

A return 'Hebridean Land Cruise' from Oban to London, a few miles after leaving Oban, an attractive small port town on Scotland's west coast. 2nd loco is 37275.

Scotland's famous Forth Bridge is floodlit at night. The floodlights cast shadows on low cloud creating an eerie starburst effect. Hand-held 1/15 using Canon 24-105 image-stabilized lens.

The return excursion to Darlington leaves the Harbour station. normally visited only by Sprinter units. Preserved 40145 is at the rear. Stranraer in SW Scotland was once the main ferry port for bo... (more)

Narrow gauge paraphernalia at the Ffestiniog Railway's workshops, as showers sweep cross the magnifcent peaks of Snowdonia. The wagon containing locomotive coal originated from South Africa. See w... (more)

The 'Stobart Pullman' makes its first foray into the Scottish Highlands. The 'Easter Highlander' heads for Oban on Easter Saturday. Heavily delayed by radio problems, the two tractors lift the tra... (more)

The line from Inverness to Wick in the Far North is one of Scotland's most isolated routes. Two 'Black Fives' with the marathon 'Great Britain 4' tour break the monotony of class 158 diesel units,... (more)