The weather on Saturday was as sombre as my mood. Earlier that morning, I'd had the heartbreaking task of bringing an end to the life of my wonderful dog. 'Jess' had been my faithful companion on ... (more)
Much against a pessimistic forecast, the weather today in the Eden Valley was glorious. The sympathetically restored former station at Long Marton plays its part in what continues to make the Sett... (more)
Only in dreams do 114 year-old locomotives emerge from ethereal mists passing untrodden snow in the still of a Sunday morning. I'm still unsure if this a question or a statement. I am sure that I ... (more)
Racing across the gentle South Yorkshire countryside, 'Union of South Africa' is heading along the Swinton & Knottingley route. She is now only about 40 miles from her final destination at York. Q... (more)
I'm not normally a denizen of stations, preferring to be 'out on the line'. I just thought that the lovely afternoon lighting at the platform end at Pickering made for a fine view. The elegant lin... (more)