A scene that would never be permitted under today's 'health & safety' regime, yet I don't recall a single one of the hundreds of people who turned out to witness steam's final, glorious finale com... (more)
Earlier today, 'Britannia' Pacific No.70013 'Oliver Cromwell' recreated the same run that she made history with back in 1968. Here is a previously unseen image from exactly 40 years ago approachin... (more)
Earlier today, 'Britannia' Pacific No.70013 'Oliver Cromwell' recreated the same run that she made history with back in 1968. Here is a previously unseen image from exactly 40 years ago.
The legendary Fifteen Guinea Special taken precisely 40 years ago today, saw the final enthusiasts specials on British Railways, previously unseen images, I hope you will enjoy.
40 years ago today, the curtain came down on British Railways steam operation. The finale took place on the famed Settle & Carlisle route. I'm posting several previously unseen images taken on th... (more)
