Privately owned by Julian Birley, "Winifred" is a typical saddle tank steamlocomotives of the 19th century for shunting in ports and quarries etc. Built by Hunslet Engine Co. in 1885 for... (more)

Night fall down in Boston Lodge. In front of the engine shed three over 100 years old little saddle tank steamlocomotives are positioned. From left to right: "Lilla" built by Hunslet Engine Co. i... (more)

2-4-0 T steamlocomotive "Linda" of the Ffestiniog Railway with the 1860' "Victorian" passenger rake is rolling through a tight curve in the wood. The locomotive was built in 18... (more)

Sybil Mary arrives into the sidings complex at the quarry face

On reaching the flat level in the quarry, visitors are treated to a display of the awesome steam shovel. With 1239 as the locomotive for the quarry trucks, the steam shovel discharges its load und... (more)

After seeing my picture of the two Hunslett quarry locomotives on this site , the guy in charge of transport at Beamish invited me back after hours to take them in the sunshine. This also involved... (more)

After seeing my picture of the two Hunslett quarry locomotives on this site , the guy in charge of transport at Beamish invited me back after hours to take them in the sunshine

Beamish museum's annual 4 day steam festival took place this weekend and the main attraction was the activity on the narrow gauge line. The three narrow gauge engines featuring are all lined up at... (more)

A further view of the steam driven excavator with CHALONER, MONTALBAN and PADDY hanging around the scene

Threkeld Mining Museum is based around a working quarry and each July holds a steam gala with up to 6 guest steam locomotives making an appearance. The locomotives are used on passenger and freigh... (more)

Double headed Lawley locomotives bring a passenger train into Hoekfontein. These miniature sized locomotives were first used on the 100 mile long 2 foot gauge railway that ran inland from Beira (M... (more)

Beamish museum held their annual Great Steam Event this weekend and one of the working exhibits was this recreation of the use of narrow gauge engines on temporary lines. Around 100 years ago, in ... (more)

Edward Thomas returns with the last train of the day.

Ladies and gentlemen of Railpictures, allow me to present the Talyllyn Railway. This narrow gauge railway began operations in December of 1866 and is one of the world's first preserved railways. ... (more)

Beamish museum held one of its steam weekends this week and here guest locomotive Paddy is "panned" as it takes a trip along its demonstration track. Paddy is a new build locomotive which ran for ... (more)