Now a regular fixture, the 'Cotton Mill Express' runs downhill towards Huddersfield through Slaithwaite (locals pronounce it 'Slaa-wit'). Though much cleaner and genteel than of yore, it is one of... (more)

Before I closed my eyes to hear her leave West Yorkshire, there was time for just one more . . .

Because I'm still using film (gasp!), this image has been sitting in my camera for two months waiting for me to finish the roll. I was sitting on the very (very!) end of the platform at Pontefract... (more)

'Jubilee' No.45593 makes a spectacular approach to Summerseat bearing 'The Mancunian' headboard. The East Lancashire Railway is probably the best UK location for great back-lit steam images. It's ... (more)

One of the most remarkable movements I have seen took place in 1980. LNWR 2-4-0 no. 790 Hardwicke, "Royal Scot" no. 6115 Scots Guardsman and Midland Compound no. 1000. To celebrate the 150th anniv... (more)

Leaving the hamlet of Irwell Vale, the railway crosses the River Irwell twice within a quarter of a mile as the river weaves its way along the valley. This is the first of the two bridges, the sha... (more)

It seems quite a few of you enjoyed my previous posting of 'Black 5' No.44806 at Berwyn. Here's a completely different view from the other (Chain Bridge Hotel) side of the River Dee. It's such a g... (more)

Rosebay Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the willowherb family Onagraceae. Also known as 'fireweed' it is native throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere... (more)

Ex-LMS '8F' No.48151 is heading from west to east with a special running to the East Coast resort of Scarborough from Carnforth. She is approaching Long Preston and Settle Junction is about a mile... (more)

Ten minutes after the Duchess passed throuh, 8F no. 48151 with its support coach ran through Holme at about 45mph. It was returning to Carnforth after pulling a special over the Settle to Carlisle... (more)

After a good week of steam, what better way to finish it off than to see my favourite. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland at about 70mph through Holme, north of Carnforth with the Citadel Express returni... (more)

Black Five no. 45407 runs down the hill at Burrs with a midweek train from Rawtenstall to Bury on a sunny afternoon..

The cab is full of steam as 6233 Duchess of Sutherland emerges from the tubular bridge at the side of Conwy Castle with a main line special to Holyhead. How do the crew see? It can't be much fun... (more)

Black Five no. 45407 runs downhill on a mid-week service from Rawtenstall to Bury. The loco is putting in a few miles on the East Lancashire Railway before it works the Cotton Mill Express main li... (more)

Black Five no. 45407 at work mid-week on the East Lancashire Railway heads a train for Bury through Burrs.