I really should go home. My dog 'Jess' is pulling on her leash, urging me to call it a day. Even the scurrying rabbits have lost their fascination for her now. The sun sank 20 minutes ago, only t... (more)
Stourton (pronounced STIR-ton) is an eastern suburb of Leeds. The city once boasted no less than five steam locomotive depots at Holbeck, Neville Hill, Copley Hill, Farnley Junction and a 'freight... (more)
The suburb of Stourton on the eastern side of Leeds is not exactly photogenic. It is however one of the few places in the city where it is still possible to get quite close to the track without be... (more)
The Fellsman LMS Class 5MT York to Carlisle steam special is seen crossing the twenty-four arch Batty Moss viaduct on the famous Settle to Carlisle line. This south side of the viaduct is 13 feet ... (more)
As common as the LMS 'Black 5s' are in preservation (no less than 17 survive), they always make wonderful subjects for the photographer. They are a beautifully proportioned and purposeful locomoti... (more)
The Carlisle to Lancaster return 'Fellsman' railtour struggles up the last few hundred yards to Ais Gill summit on the Settle to Carlisle line that crosses the rugged & beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
Black Five no 44932 approaches Grange Over Sands with the outbound Lakelander railtour. This is the first railtour for this loco since it underwent a heavy overhaul by its new owners. It has not b... (more)
An old shot from 1978. Black Five no. 44932 wearing incorrect BR green livery. In the days when Carnforth Steamtown was open to the public. There was a short line for giving rides to the public. T... (more)
