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)

On a crisp morning and in beautiful light comes forth a legend - quite literally! The fable of King Arthur provided the inspiration for the names bestowed on the twenty London and South Western Ra... (more)