Class E4 tank engine has just passed the Horsted Keynes outer home signal heading South. The wintry scene reminds me I must print my Christmas cards.

Narrow Gauge steamer "Countess" hauls a period mixed train near Slyfaen.

'C' class 0-6-0 'Maude' (named after a WW1 hero General F Maude) on a photo freight at Birkhill on Scotland's Bo'ness and Kinneil railway (tourist line).

'C' class 0-6-0 'Maude' (named after a WW1 hero General F Maude) on a photo freight at Birkhill on Scotland's Bo'ness and Kinneil railway (tourist line).

LMS Princess Royal Class no. 6201 “Princess Elizabeth” sits at Hampton Loade with the 19.40 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth as it waits to cross LMS Princess Coronation Class no. 6233 “Duchess o... (more)

GWR Pannier 6430 plus Auto Coach W167 wait for passengers at Carrog Station during the Llangollen Railway's Annual Autumn Steam Gala

Two car class 158 unit 158860 in a special 'Isambard Kingdom Brunel' livery passes the decaying engine houses of the 'Cooks Kitchen' tin mine.

Hunslet Saddletank No 7 performs at Wheldale Colliery. This engine was pressed into use for 3 weeks in 12/81 when severe weather froze this systems Sentinel diesels.

Hunslet Saddletank No 7 performs at Wheldale Colliery. This engine was pressed into use for 3 weeks in 12/82 when severe weather froze this systems Sentinel diesels, one of which is visble here.

Hunslet Saddletank No 7 performs at Wheldale Colliery. This engine was pressed into use for 3 weeks in 12/82 when severe weather froze this systems diesels. In the foreground is stacked NG track p... (more)

A passneger waiting for an up train is unmoved by the passage of the VSOE carrying the Golden Arrow headboard

Recently restored to service this 1872 built "Terrier" tank engine starts the 1 in 50 climb to Tenterden. Late evening light against a threatening sky enhances to scene.

Portrait of a workhorse, 08904 rests between shunting (switching) duties.

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Until 2 years ago the Post Office railway operated driverless mail trains beneath the city streets. Unit 756 is loaded with Eastbound mail. The system has now closed, but still exists, it's future... (more)