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London Bus Museum, Brooklands - Monday 21st July 2014 : A Neil Cave "TimeLine Events" organised charter from the London Bus Museum at Brooklands with STL2377 and RTL139. A jaunt into the countryside with some re-enactors and an Austin 7 made for an excellent day out.

London Bus Museum, Brooklands - Monday 21st July 2014

Great Central Railway - Tuesday 15th July 2014 : A photo charter at the Great Central Railway organised by Neil Cave's TimeLine Events using a weathered 78019 in an attempt to recreate a 1960's feel.

Great Central Railway - Tuesday 15th July 2014

Finsbury Park - Saturday 12th July 2014 : An event organised by the Routemaster Association at Finsbury Park in North London to mark the 60th anniversary of the delivery of RM1.

Finsbury Park - Saturday 12th July 2014

Potters Bar Bus Garage - Saturday 5th July 2014 : A visit to the Potters Bar bus garage open day

Potters Bar Bus Garage - Saturday 5th July 2014

Canada - June 2014 : A holiday to Canada produced these gems!

Canada - June 2014

Great Central Railway - Sunday 15th June 2014 : The Great Central Railway's excellent, as always, 'War Weekend'.

Great Central Railway - Sunday 15th June 2014

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 14th June 2014 : The 'War on the Line' event at the Mid-Hants Railway

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 14th June 2014

Hertford - Sunday 8th June 2014 : The Country Bus Rallies running day at Hertford

Hertford - Sunday 8th June 2014

Alperton Bus Garage - Saturday 7th June 2014 : An open day at Alperton Bus Garage to mark the 75th anniversary, to the day, since the garage opened for business. A special occasion for me as my Dad drove STL's from here in the early 1950's and as a nipper this was my local garage. Many times I stood at the garage entrance peering into the murky depths but never entering this hallowed place. It was interesting to finally enter the garage and see how relatively small it actually is.

Alperton Bus Garage - Saturday 7th June 2014

Severn Valley Railway - Friday 6th June 2014 : A mid-week visit to the Severn Valley Railway which co-incided with summer visitor, 73129, making it's first appearance in service on the line.

Severn Valley Railway - Friday 6th June 2014

Daedalus Airfield, Lee-on-the-Solent - Wednesday 4th June 2014 : Day 2 at Lee-on-the-Solent. Today was more like an event to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Nearly 100 American paratroopers were seen preparing and departing in the 8 Dakotas for a parachute drop over Normandy.

Daedalus Airfield, Lee-on-the-Solent - Wednesday 4th June 2014

Daedalus Airfield, Lee-on-the-Solent - Tuesday 3rd June 2014 : A Neil Cave, "TimeLine Events" charter at the former Royal Naval Air Station base of HMS Daedalus at Lee-on-the-Solent. The event was held primarily to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day. On show we had 8 Dakotas, 2 Spitfires, 1 P51 Mustang and plenty of re-enactors. The re-enactors included the Three Belles who played the part of air hostesses as some of the Dakotas were in civil markings.

Daedalus Airfield, Lee-on-the-Solent - Tuesday 3rd June 2014

Slough - Sunday 1st June 2014 : The Amersham & District Motorbus Society Running Day at Slough.

Slough - Sunday 1st June 2014

Sevenoaks - Sunday 18th May 2014 : The Country Bus Rallies annual Sevenoaks Bus Running Day.

Sevenoaks - Sunday 18th May 2014

Harlow - Sunday 4th May 2014 : The Amersham & District Motorbus Society's 2nd running day at Harlow.

Harlow - Sunday 4th May 2014

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway - Tuesday 29th April 2014 : Day 2 at the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway and today was spent with 822 'The Earl' on a goods train.

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway - Tuesday 29th April 2014

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway - Monday 28th April 2014 : Day 1 of two days of photo charters run by David Williams at the excellent Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Today we had 823 'Countess' on a mixed train.

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway - Monday 28th April 2014

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Saturday 26th April 2014 : The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway's "War in the Cotswolds" event

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Saturday 26th April 2014

Crich Tramway Village - Sunday 20th April 2014 : The Easter 1940's weekend at the National Tramway Village, Crich.

Crich Tramway Village - Sunday 20th April 2014

London Bus Museum, Brooklands - Sunday 13th April 2014 : The 41st Spring Gathering incorporating RT75 was how the event was advertised at the London Bus Museum, Brooklands.

London Bus Museum, Brooklands - Sunday 13th April 2014

London - Saturday 12th April 2014 : A weekend to celebrate "RT75", the 75th anniversary since the introduction of RT1 in 1939. Day one saw RT type buses working on route 22 between Clapton Park and Piccadilly Circus. Route 22 was where RT1 was first seen in action in 1939. During the day a visit to Ash Grove Garage, Hackney was made where some buses terminated and also a line up of other RT's was seen in the yard. At the end of the day a brief visit was made to Trafalgar Square to see some slightly newer buses!

London - Saturday 12th April 2014

East Grinstead - Sunday 6th April 2014 : A Country Bus Rallies organised event at East Grinstead. A fantastic collection of mainly former country buses gathering in the High Street and running to neighbouring towns and villages.

East Grinstead - Sunday 6th April 2014

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Thursday 3rd April 2014 : Day 2 at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway with 7820 'Dinmore Manor'.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Thursday 3rd April 2014

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Wednesday 2nd April 2014 : Day 1 of two days of photo charters organised by Martin Creese at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway using freshly overhauled 7820 'Dinmore Manor'.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Wednesday 2nd April 2014

Watford - Sunday 30th March 2014 : The 1st Amersham & District Motorbus Society bus running day at Watford. This event was arranged to mark the 100th anniversary of route 142.

Watford - Sunday 30th March 2014

Severn Valley Railway - Tuesday 25th March 2014 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter at the Severn Valley Railway using recently repainted 2-6-2T, No.4566.

Severn Valley Railway - Tuesday 25th March 2014

Swanage Railway - Thursday 13th March 2014 : A Matt Allen organised charter at the Swanage Railway using visiting 'T9' 4-4-0 No.30120.

Swanage Railway - Thursday 13th March 2014

Bluebell Railway - Wednesday 26th February 2014 : A Jon Bowers organised photo charter at the Bluebell Railway using visiting 'Black 5' No.45231.

Bluebell Railway - Wednesday 26th February 2014

Dartmouth Steam Railway - Tuesday 11th February 2014 : Day two at the Dartmouth Steam Railway again featuring 7827 'Lydham Manor' which had been turned at the end of Monday's charter.

Dartmouth Steam Railway - Tuesday 11th February 2014

Dartmouth Steam Railway - Monday 10th February 2014 : Two days at the Dartmouth Steam Railway at Paignton for the first ever photo charters on the railway. Both days were organised by Neil Cave and featured 7827 'Lydham Manor'. With gales and floods battering the country we struck it lucky and had two fantastic days.

Dartmouth Steam Railway - Monday 10th February 2014

Barrow Hill - Thursday 6th February 2014 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter at Barrow Hill starring the Trans-Atlantic based A4's.

Barrow Hill - Thursday 6th February 2014

Great Central Railway - Saturday 25th January 2014 : An unusually quiet start to the year with the first outing for me being to the Great Central Railway's gala. A casual visit with just a few photos from the day.

Great Central Railway - Saturday 25th January 2014

Guildford to Warlingham - Sunday 24th November 2013 : A 408 route recreation using RT4779 to mark 50 years since RT4779 was allocated to Leatherhead after overhaul. The day started at Carshalton with some stops along the way to Guildford. From Guildford we started on the long run to the site of Chelsham Garage, which is now Sainsbury's at Warlingham. At Epsom we were joined by RT604 for the run to Chelsham where RT3183 was also seen. From Chelsham RT4779 and RT604 continued to Warlingham Park Hospital, which is also no longer, before returning the short distance to Chelsham. From there, the run back had all 3 RT's running in convoy until RT604 left us at Beddington. I left RT4779 where it had started at Carshalton before it continued with RT3183 to the site of Leatherhead Garage. An excellent day out!

Guildford to Warlingham - Sunday 24th November 2013

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 23rd November 2013 : A Matt Allen/Warwick Falconer organised photo charter at the Mid-Hants Railway using 34007 'Wadebridge' The purpose of the charter was to showcase the headboards that were once seen on the front of Bulleid Pacifics.

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 23rd November 2013

Rocks by Rail - Monday 18th November 2013 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter at the exceptionally friendly and welcoming Rocks by Rail, formerly the Rutland Railway Museum. A murky day which suited the industrial setting and therefore plenty of photos in monochrome of Peckett, 1749 "Fulstow" and Andrew Barclay 1931 & 2088.

Rocks by Rail - Monday 18th November 2013

Merton Bus Garage - Sunday 17th November 2013 : An open day at Merton Bus Garage to mark it's 100th anniversary since opening.

Merton Bus Garage - Sunday 17th November 2013

North Norfolk Railway - Thursday 7th November 2013 : Day two at the North Norfolk Railway for a Neil Cave organised photo charter using 76084.

North Norfolk Railway - Thursday 7th November 2013

North Norfolk Railway Wednesday 6th November 2013 : Day one of two days of Neil Cave organised photo charters at the North Norfolk Railway. Day one was supposed to have been spent with LNER B12 No.8572, however, it had failed the previous day and so 76084 stepped in. By lunchtime 8572 had been repaired and became available. The weather was dull and just got worse as the afternoon progressed.

North Norfolk Railway Wednesday 6th November 2013

National Railway Museum - Wednesday 30th October 2013 : A visit to the National Railway Museum at York to see all the A4's at the "Great Gathering".

National Railway Museum - Wednesday 30th October 2013

London Bus Museum, Brooklands - Sunday 20th October 2013 : Transportfest 2013 held at Brooklands Museum. This event saw the 60th anniversary of the GS class and the unveiling of "UMP 227", the prototype RF, after it's restoration to working order.

London Bus Museum, Brooklands - Sunday 20th October 2013

Pickering & North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Sunday 13th October 2013 : Day 2 of the Wartime Weekend at Pickering and on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. It rained all morning and many people seemed to go home early, however, at lunch time the skies cleared and a good afternoon was had.

Pickering & North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Sunday 13th October 2013

Pickering & North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Saturday 12th October 2013 : Day one of a two day visit to Pickering and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for the Wartime Weekend. Foul weather and considerable delays on the railway made it a frustrating day.

Pickering & North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Saturday 12th October 2013

Severn Valley Railway - Tuesday 8th October 2013 : A Martin Creese organised photo charter at the Severn Valley Railway using 4566.

Severn Valley Railway - Tuesday 8th October 2013

Amersham - Sunday 6th October 2013 : The Amersham & District Motorbus Society's 25th annual bus running day at Amersham. A glorious October day with plenty of former London buses in action around the area.

Amersham - Sunday 6th October 2013

River Thames - Saturday 5th October 2013 : A Neil Cave organised photo charter on the River Thames chasing the Paddle Steamer "Waverley" between Gravesend and Tower Bridge. We travelled on board a small boat which held 12 people and zipped about the place chasing our prey. The weather was grey and by the time we reached Tower Bridge just before 17:00hrs it was full gloom. However, on the return to Gravesend we were treated to a fantastic golden sunset which finished off a fantastic experience.

River Thames - Saturday 5th October 2013

West Somerset Railway - Thursday 3rd October 2013 : The West Somerset Railway's Autumn Steam Gala this year had a Cambrian Railways theme. The stations were re-named and all 4 current operational 'Manor' class locos attended. The weather was diabolical until late afternoon and therefore I spent the day on the trains mainly listening to the various 'Manors' doing battle with the gradients. Excellent!

West Somerset Railway - Thursday 3rd October 2013

Great Central Railway - Monday 30th September 2013 : My first photo charter of the autumn was a Russ Hillier charter at the Great Central Railway using visiting locomotive, 34070 'Manston'.

Great Central Railway - Monday 30th September 2013

Northampton & Lamport Railway - Saturday 28th September 2013 : A visit to the Northampton & Lamport Railway's 1940's event.

Northampton & Lamport Railway - Saturday 28th September 2013

Chatham Historic Dockyard - Saturday 21st September 2013 : Chatham Historic dockyard's "Salute to the '40's" event.

Chatham Historic Dockyard - Saturday 21st September 2013

Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre - Sunday 15th September 2013 : The Amberley Museum's Bus Show and Riders Day held on a very unpleasant day weather-wise. I travelled to and from the event on board RTL139 from Brooklands.

Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre - Sunday 15th September 2013

Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum - Saturday 14th September 2013 : The annual Stoke Bruerne Village at War event held around the Canal Museum

Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum - Saturday 14th September 2013

Milton Keynes Museum - Sunday 1st September 2013 : The Milton Keynes Museum's 1940's event

Milton Keynes Museum - Sunday 1st September 2013

Severn Valley Railway - Saturday 31st August 2013 : The re-commissioning of 34053 'Sir Keith Park' at the Severn Valley Railway with invited guests, a dining train and a fly-past by a Spitfire and a Hurricane.

Severn Valley Railway - Saturday 31st August 2013

Crich Tramway Village - Sunday 11th August 2013 : The 1940's weekend at Crich Tramway Village

Crich Tramway Village - Sunday 11th August 2013

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre - Saturday 10th August 2013 : A return visit to East Kirkby for another Neil Cave organised session with "Just Jane" and another great evening.

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre - Saturday 10th August 2013

London - Monday 22nd July 2013 : A day trip to London with three objectives. A brief visit to the London Transport Museum at Covent Garden, a ride on the heritage bus routes and a ride on the New Bus for London. Mission accomplished, on a sweltering hot day with the heritage bus routes being the winner with some hot and sweaty rides on the Routemasters.

London - Monday 22nd July 2013

Alton - Sunday 21st July 2013 : A visit to the Alton Bus Rally at Anstey Park in Alton. There were plenty of former London buses on display and they caught most of my attention.

Alton - Sunday 21st July 2013

Uxbridge - Sunday 14th July 2013 : The Amersham & District Motorbus Society's 6th annual Uxbridge bus running day

Uxbridge - Sunday 14th July 2013

Midford to Bath Green Park - Saturday 13th July 2013 : The hottest day of the year so far so we embark on a walk along the trackbed of the Somerset & Dorset Railway from Midford towards Bath Green Park. With my brother in tow, who was making his first trip along the line since just before closure, we caught a bus from Bath which dropped us off outside the Hope & Anchor pub in Midford, below the viaduct, where our journey began.

Midford to Bath Green Park - Saturday 13th July 2013

Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre- Monday 8th July 2013 : A Neil Cave/David Williams photo event at the Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre. A varied assortment of heritage vehicles, buildings, railways and people! A great day for the weather and so much to photograph as well.

Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre- Monday 8th July 2013

London Bus Museum, Brooklands - Sunday 30th June 2013 : "A Sixties Summer". An event held by the London Bus Museum at Brooklands. Many of the residents were on display outside in the sun along with some visiting buses.

London Bus Museum, Brooklands - Sunday 30th June 2013

London Bus Museum, Brooklands - Friday 21st June 2013 : A Neil Cave organised charter using RTL139 and TD95 from the London Bus Museum at Brooklands. After the event I had a look around the musum itself. A great day out.

London Bus Museum, Brooklands - Friday 21st June 2013

Didcot Railway Centre - Saturday 15th/Sunday 16th June 2013 : A Neil Cave organised event at Didcot Railway Centre with 6023 'King Edward II' taking centre stage. The event lasted from late afternoon on Saturday through to breakfast on Sunday. Definitely something different!

Didcot Railway Centre - Saturday 15th/Sunday 16th June 2013

Great Central Railway - Sunday 9th June 2013 : The Great Central Railway's excellent 1940's event

Great Central Railway - Sunday 9th June 2013

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 8th June 2013 : The Mid-Hants Railway's 'War on the Line' event

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 8th June 2013

Epping Ongar Railway - Saturday 1st June 2013 : The Epping Ongar Railway's 1940's event. The immaculate buses stole the show for me.

Epping Ongar Railway - Saturday 1st June 2013

Bletchley Park - Sunday 26th May 2013 : The Bletchley Park 1940's event with plenty of re-enactors attending.

Bletchley Park - Sunday 26th May 2013

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre - Saturday 25th May 2013 : The 1940's event at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby, home to Lancaster NX611 "Just Jane".

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre - Saturday 25th May 2013

Kent & East Sussex Railway - Sunday 19th May 2013 : The Kent & East Sussex Railway's 1940's Weekend

Kent & East Sussex Railway - Sunday 19th May 2013

Haworth and Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Saturday 18th May 2013 : The Haworth 1940's Event and the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

Haworth and Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Saturday 18th May 2013

Bluebell Railway - Wednesday 15th May 2013 : A Jon Bowers organised photo charter at the Bluebell Railway using the sole surviving ex-GWR 0-6-0 "2251 Class" No.3205, which was making a visit to the line from it's Buckfastleigh home. The sun was in short supply until the end of the day when we had some glorious evening sun. A long day. I was at the railway from 6:15am until 8:15pm but it was well worth it.

Bluebell Railway - Wednesday 15th May 2013

Bluebell Railway - Sunday 12th May 2013 : The Bluebell Railway's annual 'Southern at War' event

Bluebell Railway - Sunday 12th May 2013

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Sunday 28th April 2013 : "Wartime in the Cotswolds". The first such weekend ever held by the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Sunday 28th April 2013

Churnet Valley Railway - Saturday 27th April 2013 : The Churnet Valley Railway's 1940's Weekend.

Churnet Valley Railway - Saturday 27th April 2013

Bath Green Park - Tuesday 23rd April 2013 : A visit to Bath gave me the chance to achieve a long-held ambition of visiting Bath Green Park station where Midland and more interestingly, for me, Somerset & Dorset trains used to frequent. Lunch was had at the Green Park Brasserie within the station which made for an excellent visit. I have tried to capture various views of the station and have used a wide-angle lens in doing so.

Bath Green Park - Tuesday 23rd April 2013

Severn Valley Railway - Friday 19th April 2013 : A Matt Fielding organised charter at the Severn Valley Railway using GWR liveried 5164 on the GWR goods train. Finally, a day with plenty of sun!

Severn Valley Railway - Friday 19th April 2013

Crich Tramway Village - Sunday 31st March 2013 : The Easter 1940's event at Crich.

Crich Tramway Village - Sunday 31st March 2013

Severn Valley Railway - Wednesday 27th March 2013 : A Martin Creese organised charter using visiting 34007 'Wadebridge'.

Severn Valley Railway - Wednesday 27th March 2013

Severn Valley Railway - Tuesday 26th March 2013 : A Matt Fielding organised photo charter at the Severn Valley Railway using the freshly re-painted visiting 1450 and auto coach.

Severn Valley Railway - Tuesday 26th March 2013

Great Central Railway - Thursday 21st March 2013 : A Don Bishop organised charter at the Great Central Railway using visiting 6023 'King Edward II'.

Great Central Railway - Thursday 21st March 2013

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre - Saturday 16th March 2013 : A Neil Cave organised photo charter at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby, a genuine World War II airfield. The star of the show was Lancaster NX611 "Just Jane" and of course a host of re-enactors who made the event something really special.

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre - Saturday 16th March 2013

North Norfolk Railway - Friday 8th March 2013 : The North Norfolk Railway's Spring Steam Gala on a very foggy day.

North Norfolk Railway - Friday 8th March 2013

South Devon Railway - Wednesday 27th February 2013 : A Mike Tyack organised photo charter at the South Devon Railway using visiting 0-4-2T No.1450 making it's final appearance in BR black prior to a repaint.

South Devon Railway - Wednesday 27th February 2013

Churnet Valley Railway - Saturday 16th February 2013 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter at the Churnet Valley Railway using Mid-Hants based 'U' Class 2-6-0 No.31806 which was visiting the line for the gala. The previous afternoon the weather forecast had said "fog all day". What we got was considerably better!

Churnet Valley Railway - Saturday 16th February 2013

Great Central Railway - Saturday 26th January 2013 : The Great Central Railway's Winter Steam Gala was blessed with sun and snow, creating some wonderful opportunities. The undoubted star of the show was undoubtedly 6023 'King Edward II'.

Great Central Railway - Saturday 26th January 2013

Dean Forest Railway - Friday 28th December 2012 : My first visit to the Dean Forest Railway and a Mike Tyack organised photo charter using resident Pannier Tank No.9681 on an abysmal day.

Dean Forest Railway - Friday 28th December 2012

Mid-Hants Railway - Thursday 27th December 2012 : The Mid-Hants Railway's WWII Christmas Leave event.

Mid-Hants Railway - Thursday 27th December 2012

Great Central Railway - Wednesday 28th November 2012 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter at the Great Central Railway using Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No.46521.

Great Central Railway - Wednesday 28th November 2012

Mid-Hants Railway - Sunday 11th November 2012 : A Matt Allen organised photo charter at the Mid-Hants Railway using 'Schools' 4-4-0 No.925 'Cheltehnam' on a goods train. A foggy start was followed by blue skies and sunshine for the rest of the day.

Mid-Hants Railway - Sunday 11th November 2012

Ffestiniog Railway - Friday 9th November 2012 : Day 2 in North Wales was a photo charter on the Ffestiniog Railway. The locos in use were 'Blanche' and 'Linda' with the vintage coaches and visitor, 'Stanhope', with some slate wagons. The day started at Boston Lodge shed before moving along the line and ending up at Glan-Y-Pwll near Blaenau Ffestiniog. This presented the opportunity to photograph 'Stanhope' shunting slate wagons with a true slate backdrop. The weather was foul all day but this only enhanced the scene at Glan-Y-Pwll. An excellent but very wet day.

Ffestiniog Railway - Friday 9th November 2012

Welsh Highland Railway - Thursday 8th November 2012 : Day 1 of 2 in North Wales. A Richard Newton organised photo charter on the Welsh Highland Railway with newly built Lynton & Barnstaple 2-6-2 No.190 'Lyd'. Unfortunately the weather didn't do the scenery justice.

Welsh Highland Railway - Thursday 8th November 2012

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 3rd November 2012 : A morning charter at the Mid-Hants Railway organised by Matt Allen and Warwick Falconer using resident 2-6-0 'U' No.31806.

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 3rd November 2012

Severn Valley Railway - Saturday 20th October 2012 : A visit to the Severn Valley Railway primarily to attend the Southern Locomotives Limited AGM in the Engine House at Highley.

Severn Valley Railway - Saturday 20th October 2012

Severn Valley Railway - Tuesday 9th October 2012 : A Matt Fielding organised photo charter at the Severn Valley Railway with visiting T9 4-4-0 30120.

Severn Valley Railway - Tuesday 9th October 2012

Severn Valley Railway - Monday 8th October 2012 : A photo charter at the Severn Valley Railway organised by Ian Bowskill and using newly restored 34053 'Sir Keith Park'. The weather was miserable but the day was enjoyable nonetheless.

Severn Valley Railway - Monday 8th October 2012

Nene Valley Railway - Sunday 7th October 2012 : The Nene Valley Railway's 1940's Event. Unfortunately it was very quiet because of another 1940's event in a nearby village, which, having visited it as well, could not compete for potential atmosphere, but it offered free entry!

Nene Valley Railway - Sunday 7th October 2012

Great Central Railway - Saturday 6th October 2012 : The Great Central Railway's Autumn Steam Gala was blessed with glorious weather for my visit

Great Central Railway - Saturday 6th October 2012

Swanage Railway - Thursday 4th October 2012 : The annual Southern Locomotives Limited Shareholders Driving & Firing day at the Swanage Railway. The loco. being used this year was 34028 'Eddystone' and as an added bonus in use on the service trains was 34070 'Manston'. I was fortunate to be allotted the 16:25 departure from Swanage and drove 34028 to Norden. Opening the regulator and listening to that distinctive Bulleid chatter is quite superb. Fancy a go? Then why not become a shareholder like me and experience Bulleid pacific's up close and personal. Just follow the link http://www.southern-locomotives.co.uk/ You won't regret it.

Swanage Railway - Thursday 4th October 2012

Northampton & Lamport Railway - Sunday 23rd September 2012 : My first ever visit to the Northampton & Lamport Railway was for their 1940's Weekend

Northampton & Lamport Railway - Sunday 23rd September 2012

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 22nd September 2012 : A visit to the East Lancashire Railway for their "Deltic Gathering II" event starring the five currently operational Deltics.

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 22nd September 2012

Severn Valley Railway - Friday 21st September 2012 : The Severn Valley Railway's Autumn Steam Gala is an event not to be missed. I spent most of the time in pursuit of 34053 'Sir Keith Park'.This year was no exception but unfortunately for me I had chosen to visit on the Friday when the weather was foul! Saturday was, of course, wall to wall sunshine.

Severn Valley Railway - Friday 21st September 2012

North Norfolk Railway - Sunday 16th September 2012 : The North Norfolk Railway's 1940's Weekend

North Norfolk Railway - Sunday 16th September 2012

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Saturday 15th September 2012 : A very brief visit to the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway's annual September gala.

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Saturday 15th September 2012

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 8th September 2012 : The Mid-Hants Railway's Autumn Steam Gala featuring the return to service of 'Schools' No.925 'Cheltenham', a very rare appearance away from Didcot by '4300' No.5322 and making it's first appearance (albeit static) away from the NRM on Southern metals for the first time in many years 'Battle of Britain' No.34051 'Winston Churchill.

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 8th September 2012

Severn Valley Railway - Monday 27th August 2012 : My eagerly awaited first visit to the Severn Valley Railway to see 34053 'Sir Keith Park' in action. The loco only entered service a few days before my visit and it was the first time it had been in action since 1965 following restoration by Southern Locomotives Limited. SKP sounded good and looked good. I shall be back for more!

Severn Valley Railway - Monday 27th August 2012

Swanage Railway - Thursday 23rd August 2012 : A trip to the Swanage Railway specifically to see 34028 'Eddystone' in action. An enjoyable day spent riding behind and photographing the Bulleid.

Swanage Railway - Thursday 23rd August 2012

Foxfield Railway - Saturday 21st July 2012 : The Foxfield Railway's Summer Steam Gala

Foxfield Railway - Saturday 21st July 2012

Severn Valley Railway - Saturday 14th July 2012 : A leisurely visit to the Severn Valley Railway

Severn Valley Railway - Saturday 14th July 2012

Main Line - Monday 9th July 2012 : For fans of Bulleid's or Southern steam in general, the 9th July is a very significant date. On the 9th July 1967 Southern steam finished with the last working of a Bulleid Pacific being from Weymouth to Waterloo. So it was most appropriate that 35028 'Clan Line' worked this 'Cathedrals Express' from Waterloo to Yeovil Junction and return from Weymouth to Waterloo on the 45th anniversary of the end of Southern steam. The running was of a very high order as we were given the fast line practically throughout from Waterloo to Basingstoke and return.

Main Line - Monday 9th July 2012

Severn Valley Railway - Sunday 1st July 2012 : The Severn Valley Railway's 1940's Weekend was another excellent event that was well attended.

Severn Valley Railway - Sunday 1st July 2012

West Somerset Railway - Saturday 16th June 2012 : A wet day at the West Somerset Railway for their Mixed Traction Weekend which is as good as a diesel gala.

West Somerset Railway - Saturday 16th June 2012

Great Central Railway - Sunday 10th June 2012 : The Great Central Railway's "Wartime Weekend" was another excellent event where the re-enactors make the event so popular. The Germans had taken over Rothley with the French Resistance present at Le Birstall (Leicester North).

Great Central Railway - Sunday 10th June 2012

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 9th June 2012 : The Mid-Hants Railway's "War on the Line" event where the re-enactors take centre stage and the trains are incidental. An excellent day out!

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 9th June 2012

Main Line - Saturday 2nd June 2012 : A quick trip out to see 4464 'Bittern' passing Cheddington on a positioning move from Crewe to Southall. I wasn't expecting it to have something on the front!

Main Line - Saturday 2nd June 2012

Bluebell Railway - Sunday 13th May 2012 : North Yorkshire yesterday and West Sussex today! A visit to the Bluebell Railway for their annual 'Southern at War' event. This type of event is more about the people than the trains and a good day it was which had the benefit of a flypast by a Spitfire.

Bluebell Railway - Sunday 13th May 2012

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Saturday 12th May 2012 : My second day at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Spring Steam Gala

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Saturday 12th May 2012

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Friday 11th May 2012 : A two day visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Spring Steam Gala with most of the time spent around Grosmont and Goathland

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Friday 11th May 2012

Main Line & Swanage Railway - Friday 27th April 2012 : A main line run behind Merchant Navy No.35028 'Clan Line' on "The Royal Wessex" from Victoria to Swanage and return to Waterloo. These are a few photographs that I managed to grab during the day.

Main Line & Swanage Railway - Friday 27th April 2012

Barrow Hill Roundhouse - Thursday 12th April 2012 : My first visit to Barrow Hill was for this Russ Hillier organised photo charter the day before the big LNER event. With many East Coast legends outside in the yard it was left to the smallerengines to occupy the roundhouse. The lighting inside the roundhouse was interesting as the afternoon became the evening coupled with some of the engines in steam to make it a great setting.

Barrow Hill Roundhouse - Thursday 12th April 2012

Crich Tramway Village - Sunday 8th April 2012 : My first visit to Crich Tramway Village and it was for their excellent 1940's event.

Crich Tramway Village - Sunday 8th April 2012

Great Central Railway - Wednesday 4th April 2012 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter at the Great Central Railway using 4953 'Pitchford Hall' in one of it's last outings before leaving the railway. This was without doubt the worst charter, weather-wise, that I have ever done. It was cold, windy and it rained all day with some snowy intervals. We gave up mid-afternoon which was several hours later than when we should have packed up!

Great Central Railway - Wednesday 4th April 2012

Severn Valley Railway - Friday 30th March 2012 : A Matt Fielding organised photo charter at the Severn Valley Railway using GWR 2-8-0 2857 with a GWR rake of wagons. A cloudy morning gave way to a sunny afternoon. Photos taken from private land were done so with permission.

Severn Valley Railway - Friday 30th March 2012

Severn Valley Railway - Saturday 24th March 2012 : The Severn Valley Railway's Spring Steam Gala. A very foggy start to the day at Bridgnorth but by mid morning the sun had broken through and shone for the rest of the day.

Severn Valley Railway - Saturday 24th March 2012

Chasewater Railway - Saturday 10th March 2012 : A David Fletcher organised photo charter at the Chasewater Railway using "Darfield No.1" as "Holly Bank No.3". A Hunslet diesel shunter was also in action.

Chasewater Railway - Saturday 10th March 2012

Great Central Railway - Thursday 2nd February 2012 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter at the Great Central Railway using visiting Swanage based Southern Railway M7 0-4-4T No.53 which was re-numbered for the day as 30023 in 1948-51 style.

Great Central Railway - Thursday 2nd February 2012

Great Central Railway - Sunday 29th January 2012 : A Sunday visit to the Great Central Railway's Winter Steam Gala on a very cold and murky day. With 9 of the home fleet in action the only visitor was M7 0-4-4T No.53 from the Swanage Railway. The usual intensive service was operated on the double track line.

Great Central Railway - Sunday 29th January 2012

Great Central Railway - Wednesday 18th January 2012 : The weather was very poor for this Russ Hillier organised photo charter at the Great Central Railway using 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' on TPO stock. However, the chance to see 70013 making several mail drops was a most impressive sight and I'm sure the guys on the TPO's enjoyed it as much as I did listening to the loco working through Quorn. The evening session was arranged by Simon Hopkins and was also a good event.

Great Central Railway - Wednesday 18th January 2012

Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust - Thursday 12th January 2012 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter at the little known Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust in Northampton. The loco used was visiting Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST No.2088 from the Rutland Railway Museum.

Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust - Thursday 12th January 2012

Mid-Hants Railway - Tuesday 27th December 2011 : A visit to the Mid-Hants Railway's WWII Christmas Leave event was as good a way as any of blowing out the Christmas cob webs. A few photos taken at Alresford as 31806 prepared for departure.

Mid-Hants Railway - Tuesday 27th December 2011

Main Line - Thursday 22nd December 2011 : It was 18 months since I last sampled main line steam and so a Victoria-Ashford-Canterbury West-Dover-Folkestone-Ashford-Victoria circular tour with 34067 'Tangmere' doing the honours seemed the perfect tour. A few photos taken at Victoria after arrival as it is pretty difficult to get anything else on one of these circular tours.

Main Line - Thursday 22nd December 2011

Severn Valley Railway - Sunday 18th December 2011 : A visit to the Severn Valley Railway to see the Santa Specials in action which featured 6 engines in steam including the spare.

Severn Valley Railway - Sunday 18th December 2011

Main Line - Saturday 3rd December 2011 : A rare outing to see some main line steam. However, the only way to see the current only operational Merchant Navy in action is to head out onto the main line. 35028 'Clan Line' was on it's regular VSOE working from Victoria via Shalford and the Surrey Hills. As an additional piece of interest it is spending December running as long since scrapped classmate 35017 'Belgian Marine'.

Main Line - Saturday 3rd December 2011

Great Central Railway - Saturday 19th November 2011 : A casual visit to the Great Central Railway's 'Steam Enthusiasts Event'

Great Central Railway - Saturday 19th November 2011

Mid-Hants Railway - Sunday 13th November 2011 : A Matt Allen/Warwick Falconer organised photo charter at the Mid-Hants Railway using 34007 'Wadebridge'.

Mid-Hants Railway - Sunday 13th November 2011

Midland Railway Centre - Saturday 12th November 2011 : A Martin Creese organised photo charter at the Midland Railway Centre using BR Standard Class 5 No.73129.

Midland Railway Centre - Saturday 12th November 2011

Great Central Railway - Thursday 20th October 2011 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter at the Great Central Railway with 34007 'Wadebridge'. An excellent day with an excellent loco.

Great Central Railway - Thursday 20th October 2011

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 15th October 2011 : The East Lancashire Railway's 'Deltic Gathering' event held to mark the 50th anniversary since the introduction into British Railways service of the Deltics. The event starred all 5 of the currently operational locos.

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 15th October 2011

Swanage Railway - Thursday 13th October 2011 : The annual Southern Locomotives Limited shareholders event at the Swanage Railway. This allowed me, as a shareholder, the opportunity to drive and fire a Bulleid Pacific, with this year's locomotive being 34070 'Manston'. I was lucky to be able to drive 34070 on a goods train from Swanage to Norden and to fire on the return. The feeling was fantastic when I opened the regualtor at Swanage to get 34070 on the move and again when I opened it even further once clear of Swanage to get 34070 into her stride. It was also a great feeling to sound that distinctive Bulleid whistle and because the journey to Norden is mainly uphill there was plenty of chimney music as I was able to get 34070 chattering in true Bulleid style! For the return run I only had to put some coal on the fire at Norden with the rest of the run spent operating the injectors and dampers. Of course, all this was done under supervision and a big thanks must go to Matt the driver and Ash the fireman for their time and patience with us "trainees". I was quite pleased that I didn't make 34070 slip at all, unlike the next two shareholders behind me! The photos taken on the footplate are all posed as we were all far too busy to take any while on the move. I can think of no better incentive for anyone to become a shareholder in Southern Locomotives Limited, owners of 34010 'Sidmouth', 34028 'Eddystone', 34053 'Sir Keith Park', 34070 'Manston' and 34072 '257 Squadron'. http://www.southern-locomotives.co.uk/

Swanage Railway - Thursday 13th October 2011

Great Central Railway - Wednesday 12th October 2011 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter with O4 No.63601 at the Great Central Railway. This was claimed to be the last outing of the loco in BR livery prior to a repaint into GCR livery in time for it's 100th anniversary.

Great Central Railway - Wednesday 12th October 2011

Great Central Railway - Saturday 8th October 2011 : The Great Central Railway's Autumn Steam Gala

Great Central Railway - Saturday 8th October 2011

Severn Valley Railway - Thursday 6th October 2011 : The Severn Valley Railway's Diesel Gala

Severn Valley Railway - Thursday 6th October 2011

Severn Valley Railway - Monday 3rd October 2011 : A Matt Fielding organised Photo Charter at the Severn Valley Railway using visiting Caledonian Railway 0-6-0 '812' class No.828

Severn Valley Railway - Monday 3rd October 2011

West Somerset Railway - Saturday 1st October 2011 : My second day at the West Somerset Railway's Autumn Steam Gala

West Somerset Railway - Saturday 1st October 2011

West Somerset Railway - Friday 30th September 2011 : The West Somerset Railway Autumn Steam Gala

West Somerset Railway - Friday 30th September 2011

Severn Valley Railway - Sunday 25th September 2011 : The Autumn Steam Gala at the Severn Valley Railway

Severn Valley Railway - Sunday 25th September 2011

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Thursday 22nd September 2011 : Day 2 at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway on a Don Bishop photo charter. Today 43924 was working the goods.

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Thursday 22nd September 2011

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Wednesday 21st September 2011 : The first of two days of photo charters organised by Don Bishop using recently overhauled 4F No.43924. Day one was with 2 suburban coaches.

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Wednesday 21st September 2011

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Sunday 11th September 2011 : The Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway's annual 'Steam-up' event. No visiting engines this year but still a good line-up.

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Sunday 11th September 2011

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 23rd July 2011 : A day at the Bluebell Railway specifically to enjoy 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair'. Two days out with Bulleid Pacifics in a week made it one to remember!

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 23rd July 2011

Swanage Railway - Tuesday 19th July 2011 : A trip to the Swanage Railway especially to spend a day with 34070 'Manston' which was working trains today. 34070 didn't disappoint and a good day was had. A bonus was on offer back at Waterloo as I was able to see 34067 'Tangmere' arrive from Weymouth. A good day for Bulleid's!

Swanage Railway - Tuesday 19th July 2011

Didcot Railway Centre - Saturday 9th July 2011 : A visit to Didcot specifically to see Steam Rail Motor No.93 in action

Didcot Railway Centre - Saturday 9th July 2011

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Sunday 15th May 2011 : The Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway's "The Great Coffee-Pot Fest"

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Sunday 15th May 2011

Bodmin & Wenford Railway - Monday 9th May 2011 : A Don Bishop organised photo charter on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway using 4612 re-numbered as former Wadebridge allocated 4666 with a china clay train and at the end of the day a short passenger train

Bodmin & Wenford Railway - Monday 9th May 2011

Swanage Railway - Friday 6th May 2011 : The Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala

Swanage Railway - Friday 6th May 2011

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Wednesday 4th May 2011 : The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Spring Steam Gala

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Wednesday 4th May 2011

Didcot Railway Centre - Saturday 2nd April 2011 : The first public viewing of newly restored 6023 'King Edward II' at Didcot. An incoming railtour double-headed by 4965 'Rood Ashton Hall' and 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' arrived from Tyseley to swell the visitor numbers

Didcot Railway Centre - Saturday 2nd April 2011

Bluebell Railway - Thursday 31st March 2011 : A Jon Bowers organised photo charter at the Bluebell Railway using E4 class 0-6-2 B473

Bluebell Railway - Thursday 31st March 2011

West Somerset Railway - Sunday 27th March 2011 : My second day at the West Somerset Railway's Spring Steam Gala

West Somerset Railway - Sunday 27th March 2011

West Somerset Railway - Saturday 26th March 2011 : The West Somerset Railway's Spring Steam Gala.

West Somerset Railway - Saturday 26th March 2011

Swanage Railway - Saturday 19th March 2011 : The Swanage Railway's "Railway at Work Weekend" presented the opportunity for a look behind the scenes including inside Southern Locomotive Limited's Herston works

Swanage Railway - Saturday 19th March 2011

Mid-Hants Railway - Tuesday 15th March 2011 : A Matt Allen/Warwick Falconer organised photo charter using 31806

Mid-Hants Railway - Tuesday 15th March 2011

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Saturday 12th March 2011 : An Adrian Palmer organised photo charter using 24 'Calbourne'

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Saturday 12th March 2011

West Somerset Railway - Wednesday 9th March 2011 : A Don Bishop organised photo charter using 7812 'Erlestoke Manor'

West Somerset Railway - Wednesday 9th March 2011

Mainline - Friday 4th March 2011 : Deltic 55022 'Royal Scots Grey' worked a railtour from Preston to Euston

Mainline - Friday 4th March 2011

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 26th February 2011 : The February steam event at the East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 26th February 2011

Great Central Railway - Monday 7th February 2011 : A Don Bishop organised photo charter at the Great Central Railway using 3850

Great Central Railway - Monday 7th February 2011

Great Central Railway - Saturday 29th January 2011 : The Winter Steam Gala at the Great Central Railway

Great Central Railway - Saturday 29th January 2011

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 22nd January 2011 : The East Lancashire Railway's Winter Steam Gala

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 22nd January 2011

Great Central Railway - Wednesday 12th January 2011 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter using 61994 'The Great Marquess' at the Great Central Railway

Great Central Railway - Wednesday 12th January 2011

Severn Valley Railway - Sunday 2nd January 2011 : A 'blow out the cob webs New Year visit to the Severn Valley Railway. It turned out to be the last time I saw one of my favourite locos, 7802, working before withdrawal pending overhaul

Severn Valley Railway - Sunday 2nd January 2011

Main Line - Saturday 11th December 2010 : Three different main line specials in one day

Main Line - Saturday 11th December 2010

Great Central Railway - Saturday 20th November 2010 : A mini gala at a very murky Great Central Railway

Great Central Railway - Saturday 20th November 2010

Churnet Valley Railway - Thursday 18th November 2010 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter using 34028 'Eddystone'. The weather was completely foul all day long but thankfully the sight and sound of 34028 was quite superb

Churnet Valley Railway - Thursday 18th November 2010

Churnet Valley Railway - Saturday 6th November 2010 : A Matt Allen/Warwick Falconer organised photo charter using 44767 at the Churnet Valley Railway

Churnet Valley Railway - Saturday 6th November 2010

Foxfield Railway - Saturday 23rd October 2010 : The Foxfield Railway's Autumn Gala preceded by a David Fletcher organised photo charter at the colliery

Foxfield Railway - Saturday 23rd October 2010

Great Central Railway - Saturday 9th October 2010 : The Great Central Railway's Autumn steam Gala

Great Central Railway - Saturday 9th October 2010

West Somerset Railway - Sunday 3rd October 2010 : My second day at the West Somerset Railway's Autumn Steam Gala

West Somerset Railway - Sunday 3rd October 2010

West Somerset Railway - Saturday 2nd October 2010 : The West Somerset Railway's Autumn Steam Gala

West Somerset Railway - Saturday 2nd October 2010

Severn Valley Railway - Sunday 26th September 2010 : The Severn Valley Railway's Autumn Steam Gala

Severn Valley Railway - Sunday 26th September 2010

Middleton Railway - Thursday 16th September 2010 : A Martin Creese organised photo charter at the Middleton Railway

Middleton Railway - Thursday 16th September 2010

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Sunday 12th September 2010 : The Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway's Steam-up Weekend

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Sunday 12th September 2010

Main Line - Saturday 11th September 2010 : A main line run with 55022 'Royal Scots Grey' on a King's Cross to Newcastle railtour

Main Line - Saturday 11th September 2010

Swanage Railway - Friday 10th September 2010 : The Swanage Railway's Steam Gala

Swanage Railway - Friday 10th September 2010

South Devon Railway - Tuesday 7th September 2010 : A brief visit to the South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway - Tuesday 7th September 2010

Torbay & Dartmouth Steam Railway - Monday 6th September 2010 : A brief visit to the Torbay & Dartmouth Steam Railway

Torbay & Dartmouth Steam Railway - Monday 6th September 2010

Main Line - Sunday 5th September 2010 : 6024 'King Edward I' working the 'Torbay Express'

Main Line - Sunday 5th September 2010

Great Central Railway - Saturday 4th September 2010 : The Deltic Preservation Society's members day at the Great Central Railway

Great Central Railway - Saturday 4th September 2010

Foxfield Railway - Saturday 17th July 2010 : The Foxfield Railway's Summer Steam Gala which was preceded by a short photo charter

Foxfield Railway - Saturday 17th July 2010

West Somerset Railway - Friday 11th June 2010 : The West Somerset Railway's Mixed Traffic Weekend

West Somerset Railway - Friday 11th June 2010

Main Line - Thursday 10th June 2010 : A main line run with 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' from Victoria to Bristol temple Meads and return

Main Line - Thursday 10th June 2010

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 5th June 2010 : An excellent 'War on the line' event at the Mid-Hants Railway

Mid-Hants Railway - Saturday 5th June 2010

Severn Valley Railway - Sunday 23rd May 2010 : The Severn Valley Railway's 40th Anniversary Weekend

Severn Valley Railway - Sunday 23rd May 2010

Main Line - Saturday 22nd May 2010 : 60163 'Tornado' on a Euston to Chester railtour

Main Line - Saturday 22nd May 2010

Snibston Colliery - Friday 14th May 2010 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter at Snibston Colliery using 'Linda' and a static 'Cadley Hill No.1'

Snibston Colliery - Friday 14th May 2010

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Saturday 8th May 2010 : The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Spring Steam Gala

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Saturday 8th May 2010

Didcot Railway Centre- Thursday 6th May 2010 : A night shoot at Didcot in association with GWR175

Didcot Railway Centre- Thursday 6th May 2010

Nene Valley Railway - Wednesday 5th May 2010 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter using 73050 and 44422 in a Somerset & Dorset recreation

Nene Valley Railway - Wednesday 5th May 2010

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Monday 3rd May 2010 : A brief Bank Holiday visit to my local railway

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Monday 3rd May 2010

Didcot Railway Centre - Saturday 1st May 2010 : An excellent GWR175 event at Didcot

Didcot Railway Centre - Saturday 1st May 2010

National Railway Museum - Thursday 29th April 2010 : A visit to the National Railway Museum at York

National Railway Museum - Thursday 29th April 2010

Spa Valley Railway - Saturday 24th April 2010 : The Spa Valley Railway's London Steam Gala

Spa Valley Railway - Saturday 24th April 2010

Severn Valley Railway - Monday 5th April 2010 : Easter Monday at the Severn Valley Railway

Severn Valley Railway - Monday 5th April 2010

Great Central Railway - Tuesday 30th March 2010 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter at the Great Central Railway using the modern day legend that is 60163 'Tornado'

Great Central Railway - Tuesday 30th March 2010

West Somerset Railway - Saturday 27th March 2010 : My second day at the West Somerset Railway's Spring Steam Gala

West Somerset Railway - Saturday 27th March 2010

West Somerset Railway - Friday 26th March 2010 : The West Somerset Railway's Spring Steam Gala

West Somerset Railway - Friday 26th March 2010

North Norfolk Railway - Friday 12th March 2010 : The North Norfolk Railway's Spring Steam Gala

North Norfolk Railway - Friday 12th March 2010

Main Line - Saturday 6th March 2010 : 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' heading for Euston

Main Line - Saturday 6th March 2010

Severn Valley Railway - Friday 5th March 2010 : The Severn Valley Railway's Spring Steam Gala

Severn Valley Railway - Friday 5th March 2010

Severn Valley Railway - Wednesday 3rd March 2010 : A Martin Creese organised photo charter at the Severn Valley Railway using 61994 'The Great Marquess'

Severn Valley Railway - Wednesday 3rd March 2010

Great Central Railway - Wednesday 24th February 2010 : A Russ Hillier organised photo charter using 44767

Great Central Railway - Wednesday 24th February 2010

Bluebell Railway - Sunday 21st February 2010 : The Bluebell Railway's Branchline Weekend

Bluebell Railway - Sunday 21st February 2010

Churnet Valley Railway - Saturday 20th February 2010 : A Matt Allen/Warwick Falconer organised photo charter at the Churnet Valley Railway using 80072

Churnet Valley Railway - Saturday 20th February 2010

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 13th February 2010 : The East Lancashire Railway's East Coast theme day

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 13th February 2010

Bluebell Railway - Friday 5th February 2010 : A Jon Bowers organised photo charter at the Bluebell Railway using 'Dukedog' 9017

Bluebell Railway - Friday 5th February 2010

Great Central Railway - Saturday 30th January 2010 : The Great Central Railway's Winter Steam Gala

Great Central Railway - Saturday 30th January 2010

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Sunday 20th December 2009 : Santa Specials at the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway with 4 'Doll' in action

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Sunday 20th December 2009

Main Line - Wednesday 11th November 2009 : 'Clan Line' and 'Tangmere' in action on the former SR

Main Line - Wednesday 11th November 2009

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Sunday 8th November 2009 : The Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway's 90th Anniversary of the opening day

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Sunday 8th November 2009

Bluebell Railway - Friday 6th November 2009 : A Jon Bowers organised photo charter at the Bluebell Railway using 80151

Bluebell Railway - Friday 6th November 2009

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 24th October 2009 : The Bluebell Railway's Giants of Steam Gala

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 24th October 2009

Great Central Railway - Thursday 22nd October 2009 : A Matt Allen/Warwick Falconer organised photo charter at the Great Central Railway using 42085

Great Central Railway - Thursday 22nd October 2009

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway - Saturday 17th October 2009 : An event held to mark the withdrawal of 9682 for overhaul

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway - Saturday 17th October 2009

Great Central Railway - Saturday 10th October 2009 : The Great Central Railway's Autumn Steam Gala

Great Central Railway - Saturday 10th October 2009

Severn Valley Railway - Thursday 8th October 2009 : The Severn Valley Railway's Diesel Gala

Severn Valley Railway - Thursday 8th October 2009

Severn Valley Railway - Wednesday 7th October 2009 : A Matt Fielding organised photo charter using 4936 'Kinlet Hall'

Severn Valley Railway - Wednesday 7th October 2009

West Somerset Railway - Sunday 4th October 2009 : My second day at the West Somerset Railway's Autumn Steam Gala

West Somerset Railway - Sunday 4th October 2009

West Somerset Railway - Saturday 3rd October 2009 : The West Somerset Railway's Autumn Steam Gala

West Somerset Railway - Saturday 3rd October 2009

Severn Valley Railway - Friday 25th September 2009 : The Severn Valley Railway's Autumn Steam Gala

Severn Valley Railway - Friday 25th September 2009

Great Central Railway - Saturday 12th September 2009 : The Great Central Railway's Autumn Diesel Gala

Great Central Railway - Saturday 12th September 2009

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Sunday 6th September 2009 : The Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway's 'Steam-up Weekend'

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway - Sunday 6th September 2009

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway - Saturday 5th September 2009 : The Welshpool & Llanfair Railway's Steam Gala

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway - Saturday 5th September 2009

Great Central Railway - Saturday 15th August 2009 : A visit to the Great Central Railway

Great Central Railway - Saturday 15th August 2009

Ffestiniog Railway - Saturday 1st August 2009 : While on holiday in North Wales I managed a quick look at Tan-y-Bwlch on the Ffestiniog Railway.

Ffestiniog Railway - Saturday 1st August 2009

Ffestiniog Railway - Thursday 30th July 2009 : A return trip over the Ffestiniog Railway with 'David Lloyd George'.

Ffestiniog Railway - Thursday 30th July 2009

Ffestiniog Railway - Wednesday 29th July 2009 : A brief visit to Porthmadog.

Ffestiniog Railway - Wednesday 29th July 2009

Bala Lake Railway - Monday 27th July 2009 : A brief visit to the Bala Lake Railway whilst on holiday in the area

Bala Lake Railway - Monday 27th July 2009

Foxfield Railway - Saturday 18th July 2009 : The Foxfield Railway's Summer Gala.

Foxfield Railway - Saturday 18th July 2009

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 4th July 2009 : The East Lancashire Railway's Diesel Gala

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 4th July 2009

Llangollen Railway - Wednesday 1st April 2009 : A photo charter at the Llangollen Railway with 'Dukedog' 9017 back in North Wales for the first time since 1960

Llangollen Railway - Wednesday 1st April 2009

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 24th January 2009 : The East Lancashire Railway's Winter Steam Gala

East Lancashire Railway - Saturday 24th January 2009

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 18th October 2008 : The Bluebell Railway's Autumn Steam Gala

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 18th October 2008

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 23rd February 2008 : The Bluebell Railway's Branch Line Weekend

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 23rd February 2008

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 20th October 2007 : The Bluebell Railway's 'Giants of Steam' event with plenty of Bulleid action marking 40 years since the end of Southern steam

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 20th October 2007

Ffestiniog Railway - Tuesday 31st July 2007 : A day trip to the Ffestiniog Railway

Ffestiniog Railway - Tuesday 31st July 2007

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 12th May 2007 : The Bluebell Railway's 'Southern at War' event.

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 12th May 2007

Churnet Valley Railway - Saturday 13th January 2007 : The Churnet Valley Railway staged a 'Great Marquess Weekend' to mark the return to traffic after overhaul of 61994 'The Great Marquess'. However, the other loco in operation, 7821 'Ditcheat Manor' completely stole the show with some spectacular performances.

Churnet Valley Railway - Saturday 13th January 2007

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Saturday 30th December 2006 : The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway's Centenary Christmas Cracker Steam Gala

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Saturday 30th December 2006

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 11th November 2006 : A visit to the Bluebell Railway for a special 'Terrier Gala'.

Bluebell Railway - Saturday 11th November 2006