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)

I remember waiting in the early morning frost. The distant whistle of 45407 could be heard as she left Summerseat Station. Then I heard her muffled approach as she plunged into first Brooksbottom ... (more)

I always think that 'Wahoh' sounds as if it should be a small town in Texas! In fact, it nestles on the edge of the Pennine hills and is a reservoir that supplies water to Manchester. Looking rath... (more)

When not munching on sweet Yorkshire grass, this is the view enjoyed by contented cows looking down the lower Worth valley towards Ingrow and Keighley. 'Black 5' No.45212 is striding purposefully ... (more)

The East Lancashire Railway has convincingly recreated the late 40's with a pair of Black 5's in both LMS an early BR liveries. Brooksbottom viaduct can usually be relied on to offer a great image... (more)

Rosebay Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the willowherb family Onagraceae. Also known as 'fireweed' it is native throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere... (more)

If you haven't visited the picturesque valley of the River Worth, this image hopefully gives a good impression of the scenery. Victorian mills are dotted along the valley bottom, built to harness ... (more)

The snow has all but melted into the lineside meadows offering an opportunity for reflections of a passing train. Former London Midland & Scottish Railway 'Black 5' No.45212 was in her 70th year h... (more)

Man and Steed.

With just a haze at the chimney, 'Black 5' No.45231 sweeps round the curve from Leeds towards Church Fenton Station with the 'Scarborough Spa Express'. This series of summer excursions, with a var... (more)

Because of its alignment, the East Lancashire Railway can be relied on to give great backlighting. Early morning or late afternoon in the winter months are the best times to provide dramatic image... (more)