Hitachi built bi-mode highspeed train (125 mph) class 802 # 206 of the TransPennine Express (TPE), branded "Nova 1", is leaving Edinburgh Waverley station as 3N11 (empty rolling stock) t... (more)

Brand new british highspeed trains, built by Hitachi of Japan, in Edinburgh Waverley station. On the right 802 # 206 of Trans Pennine Express (TPE), branded "Nova 1", as test train (probably drive... (more)

Brand new british highspeed trains, built by Hitachi of Japan, in Edinburgh Waverley station. On the left 802 # 206 of Trans Pennine Express, branded "Nova 1", leaving as test train (probably driv... (more)

Every two years the city of Durham hosts a Lumiere during which images are projected onto public buildings. The castle in Durham had a wonderful projection of children's folk tales with the Lambto... (more)

The evening light is fading as a Class 185 crosses Saddleworth Viaduct on its climb towards Standedge tunnel.

A Class 185 disgorges its passengers as it calls at Horwich Parkway with a service from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North

Passing godnow bridge in some lovely morning light.

Passing over the canal swing bridge.

Following the Keaby Canal bound for Scunthorpe, the railway follows the canal passing over it various times.

A Class 185 awaits departure from Preston station with a service from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh. Note the plastic covering over the fron coupling to protect it from the snow.

8:00 am at the end of December. First light and the snow is nearly gone at Bolton Station as a TPE Class 185 is about to leave with an early service from Manchester to Edinburgh.

Trans Pennine Express no. 185 125 passes Kirkham station while working a service from Blackpool to Manchester Airport.

A TPX (Trans Pennine Express) heads past Wandel(Near Abington) as it heads to Manchester

A Trans Pennine Class 185 departs from Manchester Piccadilly with a mid-morning service to Cleethorpes.

A Trans Pennine Express Class 185 leaves Manchester Piccadilly Station.