In 1956 there occurred a rare (but most welcome) remembrance of the days of Edwardian splendour. The nationalised British Railways Eastern and North Eastern regions encouraged the restoration of a... (more)

Duke of Gloucester crossing Ribblehead viaduct with a train for Carlisle from York

The class 22 Diesel-Hydraulic locomotives were amongst the most unloved and unreliable diesels ever built for the U.K. rail system.Highly prone to failure,the 58 locos (built in 1959) had all disa... (more)

'Duke of Gloucester' powers through the glorious Yorkshire Dales towards Gargrave Station in characteristically fine style. The 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' is becoming a regular fixture (thank hea... (more)

Duke of Gloucester passes over Ribblehead viaduct with a special from York to Carlisle

The late Jim Carter (1937-2011) was that most unusual of railway photographers in that he was also a working footplate railwayman. His job allowed him vantage points and perspectives seldom permit... (more)

Pictured by a skilled but unknown photographer, a 'T9' 4-4-0 rests serenely under azure skies and in beautiful condition. The classic British 4-4-0 is epitomised by these highly successful locomot... (more)

The 78xxx class locos were a mixed traffic type,designed by R.A.Riddles and built at Darlington Works from 1952 onwards.In this November 1965 view,78004 (one of the 65 built),has just been withdra... (more)

Prior to the arrival of true LMS designs, the '2P' 4-4-0s of which 138 were built from 1926 to 1932 under the regime of Sir Henry Fowler, were of obvious Midland Railway lineage. The basic design ... (more)

Steam's days are now numbered. Languishing in the late summer's evening light, unwanted and un-needed, even modern classes like the BR 'Standard 9F' freight locomotives await their fate. They will... (more)

The former LMS lines in the Calder Valley did not see 'Pacific' power until York MPD rostered the few remaining ex-LNER A1s to bring freight to Healey Mills Yard for onward transit. One of the las... (more)

In one of my earlier succesful railway photos BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 No 92006 receives the finishing touches from the works painters after receiving a heavy general overhaul in Swindon Works ... (more)

Winter storm clouds gather as the single line branch token is about to be collected at Brockenhurst Junction. Opened in 1858, the Lymington branch is single line throughout divergeing from the Sou... (more)

The last years of British steam were characterised by a remarkable co-operation between the nationalised British Railways and enthusiast societies & clubs. A huge number of 'Railtours' throughout ... (more)

A British Railways 5MT 4-6-0 comes off the main line into Willesden shed.