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

"There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold And she's buying a stairway to heaven."

Fall colours abound as the train from Agawa Canyon heads back to its base

Barber heads toward Gilderdale viaduct with the second train of the day. This unusual locomotive has recently been restored and features a cut down cab, so cut down that the driver has to lean out... (more)

Tanfield railway's annual night shoot. Twizel on the left and long term restoration project no 14 has its boiler inspected

A quiet time for contemplation during the hectic activities of the day

Twizell waits at Andrews House station for the last passengers before taking out the first train of the day

Signalman leans out with the token for the driver as Twizell heads out of Andrews House. Possession of the token means that only this train can run on the tracks ahead. In it are the keys to the p... (more)

Sybil Mary arrives into the sidings complex at the quarry face

1239 in the lead with Stanhope behind take another load of visitors to the quarry to see the steam shovel in action. In the shed are Hugh Napier and Lilla, guests from the Ffestionog Railway

On reaching the flat level in the quarry, visitors are treated to a display of the awesome steam shovel. With 1239 as the locomotive for the quarry trucks, the steam shovel discharges its load und... (more)

Threlkeld Mining museum holds a gala every year on the last weekend in July. Based on the edge of the Lake District it is a beautiful location. This year there were 6 guest engines and here two ar... (more)