On former Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway metals, the thunderous exhaust of Stanier '8F' No.48151 could be heard long before she arrived at my vantage point of Goose Hill Junction. Such sweet antic... (more)
The National Railway Museum's 2004 seasonal excursions to the East Coast were led by its newly-acquired flagship (and arguably the world's most famous) steam locomotive 'Flying Scotsman'. The 'A3'... (more)
Winter morning departures from Loughborough are usually dramatic and steamy. None more so than this fine exhibition by 'Ditcheat Manor' newly repainted in BR black. Although I feel that this liver... (more)
With three other preserved railways closer to hand, it needs a good weather forecast to persuade me to drive from Yorkshire to Leicestershire. On an absolutely perfect morning, Great Western Railw... (more)
A 'running-in' turn ex-Swindon works? Not quite, but as recreations go, this is as good as it gets. Threatening skies again, and all the other photographers had packed their bags and gone. Ah well... (more)