The painting of locomotives in unusual liveries has its supporters and detractors. Personally, I'm glad that we're still able to see steam out on the 'big railway' no matter what coat is being wor... (more)

The sound and the fury! This wonderful sight seemed to look so much better in monochrome. No locomotive looks as much so 'at home' as does Scots Guardsman on the Settle & Carlisle route. This thun... (more)

'Scots Guardsman' gets under way from a brief stop at Settle station, hauling 'The Waverley' and heading over the S&C route for Carlisle. In the background is the road bridge spanning the River Ri... (more)

Photographs of the famed Settle and Carlisle route seldom feature Settle itself. Castleberg rock, a crag set 300ft above this ancient Yorkshire market town gives offers a wonderful panorama across... (more)

Photographs of the famed Settle and Carlisle route seldom feature Settle itself. Castleberg rock, a crag set 300ft above this ancient Yorkshire market town offers a wonderful panorama across the r... (more)

The popular small 4-6-0 makes a rare appearance on freight - tender first, working a short set of ballast wagons from Carnforth to Skipton for a photo charter on the Grassington Branch.

Fortunately, the Settle & Carlisle route has seen a resurgence of steam specials in recent times. On a dismal day with a howling gale, I decided not to venture much further than the North Yorkshir... (more)