The stunning combination of maroon stock and locomotive is a joy to behold as 'Jubilee' No.5690 'Leander' leans to the heavily cambered curve at Church Fenton. She has just taken the Leeds line wi... (more)
This is the 'Keighley & Worth Valley 40th Anniversary Special' running through the heavily cambered curves at Elsecar, deep in the heart South Yorkshire. Little trace remains to tell the casual ob... (more)
The Network Rail high speed track measuring train appreaches Neath station. The name adopted for these trains when the were first introduced 30 years ago was flying bananas. This recent livery is ... (more)
Whilst waiting for a steam special, I heard a cheery "come in lad, bring yer dog 'ave a cuppa tea". This signalman made tea (& biscuits), gave me a potted guide to the box, explained the bell code... (more)
Isn't it great when a plan comes together? The train, the locomotives, the location, the exhaust and crisp early morning sunshine. Sometimes there's that little bit extra, in this case overnight s... (more)