The two locomotives used for the day's Santa Specials undergo disposal and the fires are removed form the fireboxes. They were responsible for hauling 9 trains loaded with children today, all of w... (more)

A bubblecar leaves Barnetby for Grimsby and heads for a storm

Sunset over the signals and in more ways than one because these magnificent boards are due to be replaced over the Christmas holidays when colour light signals will take over. Progress?

Armed with a flash gun and the car headlights I attempted a moving night shot in Causey Arch car park. Being the innocent that I am I didn't know that after dark this car park was notorious for l... (more)

Sometimes in the UK we have snow. This was the second week of the Santa Specials on Tanfield Railway and the snow came with a vengeance. The railway remained open, many customers came despite the ... (more)

I had been driving north along I35 towards Duluth and had stopped a few miles back for a subway. I emptied the car of trash and stuck it in a bin and continued north. 20 minutes later I patted my ... (more)

Very strong winds fly over the North Dakota fields and bring dust and debris across the tracks. Meeting the train they cause coal dust to enter the mix.

Evening.Time to put the toys away

Every two years the city of Durham hosts a Lumiere during which images are projected onto public buildings. The castle in Durham had a wonderful projection of children's folk tales with the Lambto... (more)

Smoke swirls as Twizell goes under Gibraltar bridge after leaving Andrews house station

A lazy Sunday afternoon in North Bay

Sir Cecil A Cochrane hauls the first train of the day towards the terminus at Sunniside

A snow shower is going to blot out the sun as these pair of SD40-2's tick over in the yard

A short freight heads eastwards out of Grand Rapids.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN