Putting the S in to HST (High Speed Train) we see the leading powercar of a Plymouth train accelerate near Bromsgrove. Pan is 1/50s handheld (no IS) with the train travelling at about 90mph.

The newest loco in the UK since LNER A1 Pacific 'Tornado', Class 70 no 70002 leads an empty rake of coal hoppers south to Stoke Gifford. The train is seen having trundled down the steep gradient o... (more)

In the early hours of 4th December the overhead test train visited the Redditch branchline. This line only sees Class 323 EMUs normally, and when the test train comes it's usually a pair of BR Cla... (more)

Working what is reportedly the very last 6Z48 Burton on Trent to Dollands Moor empties, Riviera 47769 leads the way in its heritage Virgin Trains livery and is seen catching the last light and the... (more)

Tornado is seen from the same view as before as it climbs around the reserviors at Trimpley and on towards Bewdley

One more Tornado shot from me as 60163 is viewed from the highest point of the Wyre Forest near Button Oak, Bewdley, which allows you to see the line crossing the River Severn right the way round ... (more)

On the night of October 28th, Tornado was reversed and two out of the ordinary coaches shunted to the rear so as not to clash. This meant that photographers headed to the SVR again for shots of To... (more)

60163 'Tornado' represents the so called iron horses, whilst the more traditional type of horse looks on as it crosses Victoria Bridge

1744 takes power amidst the beautiful autumn colours in the fine woodland surrounding the Severn Valley Railway

One of the most famous steam locomotives currently crosses the most famous feature of the Severn Valley Railway, probably one of the most famous UK heritage railways

The first train of the day for Tornado, caught at speed as it tackles the climb through Eardington and on to Bridgnorth. Taken at 1/20s with a non pan assisting lens

60163 'Tornado' is visiting the Severn Valley Railway, so for locals like me (and not so locals too) it's a big attraction. Here the loco is seen on its second run of the first day to Bridgnorth

Due to an earlier train failure, the only loco hauled diagram left had to turn back to the Midlands at Milton Keynes. It is seen here after a layover in Oxley Traincare depot, and this was the ver... (more)

Also visiting from the Brimingham Railway Museum was their mainline diesel 47580 in BR Blue with Large Logo, seen on teak LNER stock as it attacks the climb through Eardington

50135 has been splitting opinion with it's Load Haul livery which is not prototypical for the class. However, it does keep the locomotive in the public eye, and here it is seen crossing Oldbury Vi... (more)