Second last train of the day heads for the North Pole with a train of expectant children hoping for a present from Santa Claus

The small Steam engine #5 used to Commercial on TV.

The small Steam engine #5 used to Commercial on TV.

Inside Marley Hill shed, the oldest working shed in the world, and David is hard at work making the sparks fly whilst No 14 waits for its turn for restoration

First Santa Special of the day heads past mile post one and back to Alston where the young passengers will make their way to Santa's grotto. Next weekend it will be my turn to don the red suit and... (more)

58 basks in the evening sun having just completed hauling 2 completely sold out Santa Claus Specials.

W&W #58 is seen charging out of Wooddale Rock Cut hauling a Santa Claus Special full of happy children

Having rolled out of the shop only 2 week prior, W&W #58 is seen pulling in to Ashland during her second day of hauling Santa Claus Specials

Having rolled out of the shop only 2 week prior, W&W #58 is seen pulling in to Ashland during her second day of hauling Santa Claus Specials

Santa train at Tanfield railway

The CNJ 113 is all dressed up to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the first recorded use of anthracite coal in 1768; note the red "250" diamond-shaped number plate. It's charging pa... (more)

The CNJ 113 is dressed up to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the first recorded use of anthracite coal in 1768; note the red "250" diamond-shaped number plate and sign above the pil... (more)

Union Pacific's Lima 0-6-0 at rest.

A view from the 14.55 Barca d'Alva (Portugal) to Fuente de San Esteban Correo as it crosses the Arroyo del Lugar viaduct haule by RENFE 0-6-0 No 030-2564. In the 17 kms from Barca d'Alva to Fregen... (more)