For a brief moment, four crew members are silhouetted simultaneously as they go about their duties during the servicing stop at Jingpeng.

With the flat top of Ingleborough dominating the scene, a 'Black 5' storms through Blea Moor loop with a northbound train on the Settle & Carlisle line.

With its exhaust trailing back at least as far as Colton Junction in the cool, still morning air, 'Duchess of Sutherland' accelerates away from York with a train for Carlisle.

Alan Crotty's shot of Folkestone harbour inspired me to dig out this seaward-facing shot, taken from the flat roof of an apartment, courtesy of some very kind residents. 'Taw Valley' leaves Harbou... (more)

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.

Night freights at the Great Central Railway's impressive Loughborough Central station.

Two charter freights cross on a damp winter's day.

1957 or 2007? Perhaps only the cleanliness of the right hand loco gives the game away as two charter freights cross on the preserved double-track Great Central Railway.

Making a very welcome return to action after 9 years, the unique K4 class The Great Marquess heads for Cheddleton on the Churnet Valley Railway.

Ditcheat Manor heads for Cheddleton on the Churnet Valley Railway.

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)

The road ahead. View from the footplate of narrow gauge CC class Pacific 681 as it sets off from a wayside station with the daily Ranchi to Lohardaga train.

A special train heading for the Cumbrian coast (in the northwest of England) crosses the estuary of the River Kent at Arnside, with Lakeland hills in the background.

With his dung basket slung across his back, a goatherd takes a rest from tending his flock in the hills above Reshui. Meanwhile a pair of QJs are rounding the horseshoe from level 2 towards Tunnel... (more)

A 97 year old lady takes a stroll down Madiun high street...B5007 with the daily "mixed" from Slahung.