6233 Duchess of Sutherland approaches the tunnel at Lunds, near Garsdale on the Settle to Carlisle line, with the Cumbrian Mountain Express.

New technology makes it possible to capture interesting images that but a year or two ago were 'unfottable'. Here is a good example, taken in the last moments of daylight and just within the realm... (more)

The gentle countryside east of Leeds is principally agricultural with few footpaths, making access to the railway 'challenging'. Glorious late evening sunshine lends a warm glow to the newly harve... (more)

By the time the River Wharfe has reached Ulleskelf in the Vale of York, it is flowing at a slow and lazy crawl, barely disturbing the placid meadows. I was surprised that only my dog Jess and I we... (more)

6233 Duchess of Sutherland approaching Garsdale, among the mountains on the Settle to Carlisle line, with the Cumbrian Mountain Express railtour on 28th August. What a loco!

6201 Princess Elizabeth crosses Saddleworth Viaduct with the returning Scarborough Flyer railtour on 27th August. Sadly, the sun had gone down below the hill by this time, around 8:00pm.

The gentle curves on the rising gradient between Gargrave and Hellifield provide ideal vantage points to see locomotives getting into their stride before attacking the 'long drag' of the Settle an... (more)

'Scots Guardsman' puts on an exhibitionist display climbing the eastern side of the Settle & Carlisle route towards Helwith Bridge with 'The Waverley'. The train is crossing the meandering River R... (more)

Great Glinting Guardsman! Not much more to say really . . .

This evening somebody must have looked down kindly upon me - Part 2! In yet more glorious light, 'Scots Guardsman' has just passed Methley Junction and is returning to York. By this time (20:15), ... (more)

This evening somebody must have looked down kindly upon me! In glorious light, 'Scots Guardsman' hurtles through Whitwood Junction heading for the brief stop at Normanton. The train will return in... (more)

With 12 coaches on the drawbar,'Scots Guardsman' rolls gently into Castleford. The footbridge at the end of the curiously-named 'Pauline Terrace' provided a good view of this well-proportioned loc... (more)

'Scots Guardsman' gets under way from a brief stop at Settle station, hauling 'The Waverley' and heading over the S&C route for Carlisle. In the background is the road bridge spanning the River Ri... (more)

The road ahead. With glorious 'Yorkshire Dales' scenery like this within 40 miles of my home, little wonder that each Sunday sees me out seeking new vistas. Ahhh . . .

Right line, right location, right locomotive, right stock, right headboard, right exhaust and right light. Here's a bit of Yorkshire dialect - reet grand!