Great Western Railway heavy freight loco 3803 heads a rake of 16t mineral wagons towards Quorn during the Great Central Railway Winter steam gala

King Class 6023 King Edward II approaches a snowy Kinchley Lane as maroon 8F 48624 passes in the opposite direction.

The silhouetted driver keeps his eye on the road ahead as driving sleet peppers the smokebox of his snorting steed. I took just two images home with me from this morning's charter, both with the i... (more)

Recreating the 'look and feel' of the 1960s in 2012 isn't easy. Preserved locomotives and stock are much too clean. The weather always 'performs' - 'cos we don't get our fancy cameras out unless i... (more)

37275 approaches Swithland with a mixed freight train. This photo was taken during an EMRPS photo charter.

37275 approaches Swithland with a mixed freight train. This photo was taken during an EMRPS photo charter.

37275 departs Loughborough with a mixed freight train. This photo was taken during an EMRPS photo charter.

37 passes Woodthorpe with a mixed freight. This photo was taken during an East Midlands Railway Photographic Society photo charter.

37 passes Quorn with a mixed freight. This photo was taken during an East Midlands Railway Photographic Society photo charter.

37 passes Swithland Reservoir with a mixed freight. This location is out of bounds to photographers on normal running days. This photo was taken during an East Midlands Railway Photographic ... (more)

37 passes Quorn whilst working a demonstration freight train. This photo was taken during an East Midlands Railway Photographic Society photo charter.

37275 approaches Rothley on a mixed freight. This picture was taken on an arranged private charter with the EMRPS.

37275 heads towards Rothley having just departed Quorn and Woodhouse on a mixed freight. This picture was taken on an arranged private charter with the EMRPS.

A different perspective of 37275 as it approaches Woodthorpe on a mixed freight. This picture was taken on an arranged private charter with the EMRPS.

BR Blue 37275 passes the signal brackets at Beeches Road bridge having just departed Loughborough Central on a mixed freight train. This picture was taken on an arranged private charter with the E... (more)