Lady in red... 'Duchess of Hamilton' in full cry with a northbound excursion on the Settle & Carlisle line. This loco is currently being restored to the more)

From this high vantage point, the twist and turns of all three levels of the eastern side of the Jingpeng Pass can be seen, laid out like the work of a particularly imaginative modeller! Galadesit... (more)

A northbound passenger train arrives at Nabadwip Dham station, north of Calcutta, behind one of Indian Railways magnificent WP class Pacifics.

The world's last working Shays outside preservation were on the Philippine island of Negros. Here Lopez Sugar Corporation's no. 9 is shunting sugar cane wagons.

With frost on the ground and smoke clinging to the mountainside, 25NC 3472 recreates the golden age of steam on the Bethlehem-Bloemfontein line at Slabberts.

Despite electrification, the magnificent curved trainshed of York station is still a great place to watch an A4 Pacific. "No.9" prepares to leave with the first of this year's Scarborough Spa Expr... (more)

This section of the Eritrean Railway is new, being built to skirt around a shop and office development which were built on the site of the original passenger terminal. It was this development that... (more)

Climbing higher than normal at the Jingpeng Pass was always exhausting, but could often be rewarded by spectacular views. A westbound freight emerges from Tunnel 6. The smudge of smoke in the cent... (more)

A general view of the mine operation, the economics of which defy western understanding. Note the innovative use of thin air as ballast under the track in the foreground!

With detonators on the track exploding to mark its passing - and the passing of an era - 'Battle of Britain' class Pacific 34067 'Tangmere', in full 'Golden Arrow' regalia, sets off with the last ... (more)

Four sets of motion fly simultaneously in this panned shot of double-headed Mallets.

For once there is no wind and the exhaust stays clear of the train at this most exposed location. Simingyi viaduct is above the exhaust, and beyond that the long Xiakengzi straight.

A convenient gap between passing camels provides an opportunity to frame the Mallet which has paused for servicing at the derelict Dogali station.

In the beautiful Dolomite mountains, one of the Crosti-boilered 741 class, with side exhaust, approaches Valdaora station with a Fortezza to San Candido passenger working.

The sole motive power unit pauses while the contents of its train are discharged at a small coal mine near Houba. Many enthusiasts flocked to the nearby Baotou-Shiguai branch for the JS-hauled tra... (more)