LMS 46115 'Scots Guardsman' crosses Ribbleshead Viaduct, on the Settle - Carlisle line, with the 1Z43 'Cathedrals Express' 0702 London King's Cross - Carlisle

LMS 5690 'Leander' approaches Horton-in-Ribblesdale Station with the 1Z22 'Fellsman' 0808 Lancaster - Carlisle on the Settle - Carlisle line through the wonderful Yorkshire Dales

LMS 5690 'Leander' pounds up the 'Long Drag' on the Settle - Carlisle line through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside, despite mans attempt to spoil it in the form of the Quarry at Moughton... (more)

This is the haunt of my youth. I spent many a long hour on this fine brick arch bridge that carries Addingford Lane over the railway. Back then it was the scene of a constant procession of east an... (more)

5690 Leander climbing at Lunds, near Garsdale while working the Fellsman railtour on 28th July 2010.

6233 Duchess of Sutherland approaches the tunnel at Lunds, near Garsdale on the Settle to Carlisle line, with the Cumbrian Mountain Express.

New technology makes it possible to capture interesting images that but a year or two ago were 'unfottable'. Here is a good example, taken in the last moments of daylight and just within the realm... (more)

The gentle countryside east of Leeds is principally agricultural with few footpaths, making access to the railway 'challenging'. Glorious late evening sunshine lends a warm glow to the newly harve... (more)

By the time the River Wharfe has reached Ulleskelf in the Vale of York, it is flowing at a slow and lazy crawl, barely disturbing the placid meadows. I was surprised that only my dog Jess and I we... (more)

6233 Duchess of Sutherland approaching Garsdale, among the mountains on the Settle to Carlisle line, with the Cumbrian Mountain Express railtour on 28th August. What a loco!

6201 Princess Elizabeth crosses Saddleworth Viaduct with the returning Scarborough Flyer railtour on 27th August. Sadly, the sun had gone down below the hill by this time, around 8:00pm.

The gentle curves on the rising gradient between Gargrave and Hellifield provide ideal vantage points to see locomotives getting into their stride before attacking the 'long drag' of the Settle an... (more)

'Scots Guardsman' puts on an exhibitionist display climbing the eastern side of the Settle & Carlisle route towards Helwith Bridge with 'The Waverley'. The train is crossing the meandering River R... (more)

Great Glinting Guardsman! Not much more to say really . . .

This evening somebody must have looked down kindly upon me - Part 2! In yet more glorious light, 'Scots Guardsman' has just passed Methley Junction and is returning to York. By this time (20:15), ... (more)