The British 4-4-0 had a long and fascinating history. In spite of the growing evidence that 4-6-0s were a better 'all-rounder', three of the 'big four' persevered with new build 4-4-0s. The final ... (more)
The Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway has but one viaduct and this crosses the Avon Gorge. The waters of the River Avon pass far below as they make their way towards the Firth of Forth at Grangemouth an... (more)
In the 1950s British Railways built 252 'Standard' 4-6-0 locomotives, 172 of class 'Standard 5' and 80 of the lighter 'Standard 4'. They were intended to update and replace earlier designs from th... (more)
Although this morning's forecast was for wall-to-wall blue skies, alas it was not to be and 'cloudy but bright' was perhaps a more accurate description! Nonetheless, 'Duchess of Sutherland' makes ... (more)
The sound and the fury! This wonderful sight seemed to look so much better in monochrome. No locomotive looks as much so 'at home' as does Scots Guardsman on the Settle & Carlisle route. This thun... (more)