Twice a day at the museum a demonstration is given of turning a steam locomotive on a turntable. This has fallen to 790 'Hardwicke' for some time and it is seen here as it rotates around in the ce... (more)

Virgins loco hauled set only gets called in to action when disaster strikes. Pendolino 390004 derailed at Oxley depot and was damaged so the Mk3 'Pretendolino' set got an outing. It is seen waitin... (more)

A truly historic moment as 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' becomes the first steam loco to haul a train from Birmingham New Street station in around 44 years. When the station was rebuilt is 1965 it was... (more)

Another pan, decided i wanted to be the first in the country (that I know of) to try and pan a Class 70. It is seen powering through Stoke Pound with empty coal wagons. As has been a common proble... (more)

70013 accelerates off the legendary Ribblehead Viaduct with a 40th Anniversary special to replicate the original Fifteen Guinea Special. This loco featured on the same leg of the original tour 40 ... (more)

The first train of the day for Tornado, caught at speed as it tackles the climb through Eardington and on to Bridgnorth. Taken at 1/20s with a non pan assisting lens

On the night of October 28th, Tornado was reversed and two out of the ordinary coaches shunted to the rear so as not to clash. This meant that photographers headed to the SVR again for shots of To... (more)

Having made an irresistable roar climbing the deep cutting from Liverpool to Edge Hill, GWR Castle Class 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgecumbe' prepares to emerge at Edge Hill station, the oldest continuo... (more)

Although a Chinese locomotive, this steam engine was actually built in Britain in 1935 by the Vulcan Foundry, Newton-le-Willows. This engine was built for the tight curevs and steep gradients on i... (more)

In what could be better conditions, A4 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' is seen accelerating away from Bridgnorth complete with 'The Coronation' headboard

One more Tornado shot from me as 60163 is viewed from the highest point of the Wyre Forest near Button Oak, Bewdley, which allows you to see the line crossing the River Severn right the way round ... (more)

60163 'Tornado' represents the so called iron horses, whilst the more traditional type of horse looks on as it crosses Victoria Bridge

Having been hauled by diesel loco from London to Gloucester, and having to temper their disappointment at the unavailability of A1 Tornado, the passnegers get a rousing demonstration of the pinnac... (more)

A pair of CrossCountry Voyager units pass outside of the tunnel at Birmingham New Street station in what is known locally as 'The Dip'. This is where the line from New Street has to pass below the... (more)

Tornado is seen from the same view as before as it climbs around the reserviors at Trimpley and on towards Bewdley