One of the few local opportunities to capture an good 'sweep' of railway, unencumbered by the dreaded steel fencing, is only about a mile from my home. Conveniently, the overlooking fields provide... (more)

Big power, big climb and big country! The 'Royal Highlander' is seen returning south climbing hard up the ridge into the Horseshoe Curve.

Glenfinnan viaduct is a 'must' for any photographer visiting the West Highland line. Much less photographed is the sharp curve heading east off the viaduct (visible on the left). The spectacular c... (more)

After the 'Jacobite' season has concluded, locomotives and stock return from their temporary 'home' at Fort William to their base 250 miles south at Carnforth in Lancashire. The most scenic viaduc... (more)

The men of steel that built the railway across Rannoch Moor, Britain's most remote and desolate moorland terrain were men indeed! Quite how this line survived the savage pruning of the network in ... (more)

Wild and desolate it may be, but Rannoch Moor has many moods to offer, even when the weather is 'challenging'. An unexpected bright patch in an otherwise rain-filled and leaden sky transforms the ... (more)

This year's annual West Highland Charter was characterised by 'challenging' weather conditions, drizzle or driving rain for the most part! In one of the few brighter interludes, Black 5 No.44871 p... (more)

Having completely exhausted myself accessing this wonderful location. I was hopeful of getting at least two differing images that would gave a good impression of this outstanding and beautiful par... (more)

This is the location where many a locomotive has begun to lose adhesion, a sharp curve on a 1 in 39 incline. Not so this gallant old freight locomotive, her sure-footed thump could be heard long b... (more)

With the clearest of blue skies and a chill in the morning air, I was amazed that there was only me and 'Jess' dog to witness this splendid sight at this classic NYMR location. Authentic it may no... (more)

Glorious evening light (for a change!) sees the 'Scarborough Spa Express' heading for its second and final 'loop' of the day around Leeds. It's just before 7pm and 44932 is passing the former mini... (more)

I really should go home. My dog 'Jess' is pulling on her leash, urging me to call it a day. Even the scurrying rabbits have lost their fascination for her now. The sun sank 20 minutes ago, only t... (more)

Stourton (pronounced STIR-ton) is an eastern suburb of Leeds. The city once boasted no less than five steam locomotive depots at Holbeck, Neville Hill, Copley Hill, Farnley Junction and a 'freight... (more)

The suburb of Stourton on the eastern side of Leeds is not exactly photogenic. It is however one of the few places in the city where it is still possible to get quite close to the track without be... (more)

As common as the LMS 'Black 5s' are in preservation (no less than 17 survive), they always make wonderful subjects for the photographer. They are a beautifully proportioned and purposeful locomoti... (more)