Double headed steam train arriving at Watchet during the Steam Gala.

LMS class 4F #43924 leads a double headed semi fast service for Bishop's Lydeard seen steaming out of Watchet. Originally numbered at 3924 the 4F was built in 1920.

I tried this shot three times today. The first time it was dull and cloudy. The second time it was in sun but an exceptionally inconsiderate hi-vis clad photographer parked himself dead centre of ... (more)

One of the many delightful footpaths that thread the Worth Valley is strewn with the colours of autumn. By good fortune, this path also runs conveniently adjacent to the railway as one of today's ... (more)

Steam 0-6-0 and not 2-6-2 sorry !!!

The '4F' 0-6-0s of Midland Railway heritage were built in vast numbers by the LMS and had a number of well documented shortcomings. Quite probably performing better than ever she did 'back in the ... (more)