The sun has just risen in the Worth valley and the rays catch a glistening overnight frost that laces the fields and embankments. However white a frost may be, a steam locomotive exhaust in winter... (more)

Inspired by an excellent earlier posting by Fabrice Lanoue (Photo ID 412578), I decided to try a similar view for my last image of the day's charter with the attractive Ivatt Prairie Tank. Luckily... (more)

After going through an involuntary steam-free zone recently, today's charter at the Worth Valley finally broke the spell that bewitched me. And how!

Have you ever wondered what all those pipes, handles, levers and general copper-work and ironmongery are in the cab of a Victorian steam locomotive? All I can tell you is that it's great for keepi... (more)

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway's annual weekend 'vintage trains' event has begun for a short Summer season. The opportunity to photograph vintage Victorian locomotives and rolling stock is irresi... (more)

It is hard to believe that such a believable recreation of the late 19th Century could be achieved in 2010, yet here it is in all its delightful detail. I was the only witness to this wonderfully ... (more)

When not munching on sweet Yorkshire grass, this is the view enjoyed by contented cows looking down the lower Worth valley towards Ingrow and Keighley. 'Black 5' No.45212 is striding purposefully ... (more)

In light that no sane photographer would try - (30th sec @ F1.9 800ASA) 'it was worth having a go' to see if I could capture 'Leander' in full cry. She was in charge of a freight with 'Jinty' No.4... (more)

Any British railway enthusiast fortunate enough to remember the era will recall images such as this at myriads of quiet railway stations dotted throughout the United Kingdom. Far from being a rari... (more)

The steep gradient of Oakworth bank provides possibly the most favoured photographic location on the KWVR. The slopes are usually carpeted in hues of glowing 'hi-viz' orange! On this occasion I fo... (more)

If you haven't visited the picturesque valley of the River Worth, this image hopefully gives a good impression of the scenery. Victorian mills are dotted along the valley bottom, built to harness ... (more)

Happy Birthday! Built by Beyer-Peacock of Manchester in August 1887, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway No.957 was exactly 120 years old when this image was taken. The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway ... (more)