Charging toward the Lech-a-vute summit on a typically gloomy and damp autumnal Scottish morning, Black 5 No. 45407 leaves behind a long trail of smoke amongst the craggy lower slopes of Sgurr a'Mh... (more)

A chilly autumn morning made for a spectacular show as "Black 5" No. 45407 charged across Glenfinnan Viaduct with the daily Jacobite steam train from Fort William to Mallaig. Deep in Glen F... (more)

It wouldn't be a proper visit to the coast of Scotland without some rain. I got thoroughly drenched the last full day we were in the West Highlands standing on a few different hillsides waiting f... (more)

A chilly autumn morning made for a spectacular show as "Black 5" No. 45407 charged across Glenfinnan Viaduct with the daily Jacobite steam train from Fort William to Mallaig. Deep in Glen ... (more)

Like a scene from a storybook: "Black 5" No. 45407, named The Lancashire Fusilier, briefly pops out into daylight between the short Leachabhuidh Tunnels on a typically dreary day in ... (more)

Big power, big climb and big country! The 'Royal Highlander' is seen returning south climbing hard up the ridge into the Horseshoe Curve.

After the 'Jacobite' season has concluded, locomotives and stock return from their temporary 'home' at Fort William to their base 250 miles south at Carnforth in Lancashire. The most scenic viaduc... (more)

This year's annual West Highland Charter was characterised by 'challenging' weather conditions, drizzle or driving rain for the most part! In one of the few brighter interludes, Black 5 No.44871 p... (more)

Having completely exhausted myself accessing this wonderful location. I was hopeful of getting at least two differing images that would gave a good impression of this outstanding and beautiful par... (more)

Glorious evening light (for a change!) sees the 'Scarborough Spa Express' heading for its second and final 'loop' of the day around Leeds. It's just before 7pm and 44932 is passing the former mini... (more)

I really should go home. My dog 'Jess' is pulling on her leash, urging me to call it a day. Even the scurrying rabbits have lost their fascination for her now. The sun sank 20 minutes ago, only t... (more)

Stourton (pronounced STIR-ton) is an eastern suburb of Leeds. The city once boasted no less than five steam locomotive depots at Holbeck, Neville Hill, Copley Hill, Farnley Junction and a 'freight... (more)

The suburb of Stourton on the eastern side of Leeds is not exactly photogenic. It is however one of the few places in the city where it is still possible to get quite close to the track without be... (more)

As common as the LMS 'Black 5s' are in preservation (no less than 17 survive), they always make wonderful subjects for the photographer. They are a beautifully proportioned and purposeful locomoti... (more)

The Carlisle to Lancaster return 'Fellsman' railtour struggles up the last few hundred yards to Ais Gill summit on the Settle to Carlisle line that crosses the rugged & beautiful Yorkshire Dales.