The sequence of images capturing the approaching thunder of 'Union of South Africa' at Newbiggin was so impressive (to me at least!), I couldn't resist another helping.

Those who ventured to Birkett Common this evening were treated to a near perfect scene of steam locomotion at its considerable best. I say "near perfect" because there could always be 'better' - t... (more)

When one of Sir Nigel Gresley's 'A4' masterpieces is in full thunderous flight, there's probably not much this planet can offer to surpass the sight and sound. Spine-tingling!

In seeking publicity for their newly rebuilt 'N15' class of powerful express 4-6-0s, John Elliot (the Southern Railways Public Relations Officer) suggested that members of the class should be name... (more)

I generally prefer to photograph at the 'quieter' end of the Great Central Railway on the section between Rothley and Leicester. I am usually the only person around and I can choose my location un... (more)

In glorious late afternoon light, King Edward II strides towards Leicester. The purists won't like the blue livery (what else could suit a 'King' so well?), nor the addition of teak coaches into t... (more)

I would like to thank each and every Railpictures viewer and all at the Railpictures website who have made possible ONE MILLION views of my images since April 2008. This is humbling indeed and I h... (more)

The sight of the two surviving Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway 0-6-0 tender locomotives in traffic and hauling a train together in tandem is unlikely to be seen again for many a long year. The Cl... (more)

This wonderful vantage point from high up a signal post isn't possible unless you're attending a charter. I've never seen anyone try it before, so guess what...

On a clear, still morning such as this it's was a joy to be standing in a frosty meadow just watching the passing of a branch line train. A scene that could have been witnessed throughout the coun... (more)

It's hard to believe that a locomotive that looks in such fine form will soon be withdrawn from service, but the expiry of 41241's current boiler 'ticket' will mean exactly that. Meanwhile, the fr... (more)

The sun has just risen in the Worth valley and the rays catch a glistening overnight frost that laces the fields and embankments. However white a frost may be, a steam locomotive exhaust in winter... (more)

Inspired by an excellent earlier posting by Fabrice Lanoue (Photo ID 412578), I decided to try a similar view for my last image of the day's charter with the attractive Ivatt Prairie Tank. Luckily... (more)

After going through an involuntary steam-free zone recently, today's charter at the Worth Valley finally broke the spell that bewitched me. And how!

Brian Stephenson's superb series of recent postings of images by the late Kenneth Field include a wonderful photograph of a freight train headed by an ex-LNWR 0-8-0 taken just a few hundred yards ... (more)