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)

The waters of the River Churnet drift slowly by overlooked by red sandstone hills. The late afternoon sun lends a rosy hue as our charter parcels train with 44767 at the helm, makes its final run ... (more)

The cow keeps a wary eye on the photographer as her calf looks on with curiosity. Neither are concerned in the slightest at the passage of an iron horse across their meadow. It is the end of a won... (more)

The River Churnet meanders lazily between its crumbling, sandy banks as the morning parcels train passes northward through Staffordshire meadows on its way from Burton-on-Trent to Leek and beyond.... (more)

This is my personal 'thank you' for the inspiration that I absorbed from that greatest of Scottish railway photographers the late W.J.V. 'Bill' Anderson. The scene is of course in the Churnet Vall... (more)

After the morning's crisp sunshine, the afternoon was filled with softer autumnal shades. Visting 'Black 5' No.44767 makes a fine sight as she leans to the curve heading for Cheddleton with a char... (more)

An aaahhh... moment! This is Key Wood between Oakamoor and Kingsley & Froghall in the beautiful and tranqil Churnet Valley. Rural Staffordshire with limited road access, remains (fortunately) a re... (more)

Late Autumn colours abound at Key Wood on the Churnet Valley Railway in rural Staffordshire. A near perfect still and crisp morning was the ideal setting to see visiting 'Black 5' No.44767 on a mi... (more)

LMS 44767 arrives with the 2A06 1000 Loughborough - Leicester North during the Great Central Railway's 'Collecting the Goods' Mini Gala Weekend.

LMS 44767 at Leicester North during the Great Central Railway's 'Collecting the Goods' Mini Gala Weekend. 4767 was completed on the last day of the LMS, 31 December 1947 at Crewe Works. It was un... (more)

Black 5 44767 heads a demonstration freight passed Kinchley Lane during the Great Central Railways spring gala.

A very happy Christmas to all at 'Railpictures' and the thousands of railfans worldwide who log in to see the art of railway photography. May your cameras find such subjects as this. Taken in biti... (more)

The long uphill curve at Fen Bog in Northdale can provide a great Winter spectacle. North-facing 'Black 5' No.44767 is pulling hard as she approaches the las few hundred yards to the line summit. ... (more)

An old shot from 1984. 44767 George Stephenson is the only member of the Black Five class to be fitted with Stephenson Link Motion. Fortunately, this fine loco is preserved. It is seen here at Hel... (more)

Once in a while it's nice to stop 'chasing' and just to capture a quiet moment as a train awaits departure. On one such idyllic summer's Sunday morning, with just a fluffy white cloud for company,... (more)