In the 60s there was a very famous (and now disgraced) record producer who was a great advocate of simpler technology. He wore a 'back to mono' badge in his lapel. Taking a leaf from his book here... (more)

There is little I can say about this image. It may look unreal but this vision is exactly as it appeared in my viewfinder. Ten seconds later the sun had gone. To say I returned home happy is somet... (more)

Regrettably, the Roman town of Castleford has precious little historical, architectural or pictorial merit and it is only on leaving the urban and industrial development that more pleasing rural l... (more)

Even at 1900 hours the temperature was still hovering around 28 degrees. Lady Fortune must have looked kindly upon me this evening as she blessed me not only with the 'rods down' but (much against... (more)

A welcome few autumnal colours are beginning to show along the track side on one of the few long, straight sections on the Settle & Carlisle route. 'Black 5' No. 44932 manfully strides along the s... (more)

It had been a glorious day in Yorkshire and as a finale, the setting sun imparts every shade of golden yellow to the 'Scarborough Spa Express' on its return to York. 44932 has just completed the '... (more)

In wonderful evening light, the soubriquet 'Black 5' has never looked more appropriate! 44932 is getting under way again after her brief stop at Normanton to set down passengers returning from the... (more)

Mrs. Smith may well regret hanging out this morning's washing as 'The Great Marquess' gets into her stride on the steady climb out of Settle!

Situated in remote, desolate though starkly beautiful landscape, Dent Station is the highest mainline station in England at 1150 feet above sea level and winters here can be treacherous. The snow ... (more)

With good reason, the Settle and Carlisle route is world famous for its stunning scenery. One of many bridges and viaducts on the line, Dent Head Viaduct was built between 1869 and 1875 for the Mi... (more)

Like a silent sentinel, the girder bridge spanning the River Calder stands alongside the original 1847 stone one. It bears witness to the fact that within my lifetime there were once four tracks h... (more)

How very, very fortunate I am to live in Yorkshire. No less than seven steam-hauled specials will have passed through the county this week alone giving a wonderful opportunity to capture scenes su... (more)

Pepper Road is one of Leeds' very few locations offering a good, long view of trains leaving the city. The opportunity exists to choose a variety of lens focal lengths each giving a rather differe... (more)

Old Gold. New Gold. 'Scots Guardsman' makes a powerful exit from Leeds as the sun goes down. Meanwhile the slumbering new generation look on in awe!

This Summer's 'Scarborough Spa Express' gets off to a fine start with this morning's run around the Leeds loop. 'Scots Guardsman' makes a fine sight (as ever) coming round the long curve past the ... (more)