Princess Coronation Class 8P "Duchess of Sutherland" emerging from the 1.5 mile long Blea Moor Tunnel with the northbound Cumbrian Mountain Express from Liverpool to Carlisle
Princess Coronation Class 8P "Duchess of Sutherland" leading the Cumbrian Mountain Express from Liverpool to Carlisle against the backdrop of Pendle Hill
"Scots Guardsman" climbing the 1 in 88 up Wilpshire bank with the return leg of The Fellsman in fine summer evening light
LMS Jubilee Class 6P "Galatea" with the Hadrian circular tour from York - Newcastle - Carlisle - Hellifield (where the steam was removed) - York
LMS Jubilee Class 6P "Galatea" heads south on the climb towards Shap with the Pendle Dalesman in a lucky short burst of sunshine
The painting of locomotives in unusual liveries has its supporters and detractors. Personally, I'm glad that we're still able to see steam out on the 'big railway' no matter what coat is being wor... (more)
It's not really surprising that we British are obsessed with trying to predict our weather. Today in the Irwell valley it rained, hailed, snowed and returned to brilliant sun all within the space ... (more)
Black 5s 44871 & 45407 passing through Bolton with the final leg of the Tin Bath railtour to Manchester
Black 5s 44871 & 45407 climbing the 1 in 98 to Crow Nest Junction with the Tin Bath railtour en route from Preston to Sheffield
Duchess of Sutherland viewed from the nearby limestone pavement coasting southbound over the 24 arches of Batty Moss viaduct shortly before sunset
Duchess of Sutherland heading north to Carlisle climbing Grayrigg bank
Duchess of Hamilton 4-6-2 preserved and on display at National Railway Museum, York, England, Oct. 6, 2014.
Duchess of Sutherland departing Appleby with the southbound Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express
Duchess of Sutherland with the southbound Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express approaching Appleby
A pair of LMS Stanier 'Black Five' 4-6-0s pass Pluckley with the 09.42 Victoria-Minster-Victoria Steam Dreams 'Cathedrals Express'. The leading engine No 44871 was one of two 'Black Fives that hau... (more)
