A couple of snatched photos of the first revenue-earning day's operation of the Wrexham and Shropshire Railway. An early morning dash to Leamington Spa hoping for a photo in the sun of the inaugural 05.42 from Wrexham to London Marylebone didn't materialise, due to the late-running of the service, so I ended up with two not-particularly-good photos of the first northbound service (06.45 off Marylebone) as it passed through. Two sparkling-looking locos seem rather overkill for a three-carriage train, though!

Anticipating glorious late afternoon sunshine and blue skies, I set off for Cathiron in good spirits - however, these were soon to be dampened (not literally) by a build-up of clouds which only seemed to make their way across the sun when an interesting train was due - plenty of sun for those dreadful Pendolinos (as the 1st photo will show) but little for the freights and the mail

With bright blue skies the order of the early part of Saturday, I ventured over to Quorn & Woodhouse for the latest GCR Diesel Gala - the good weather was short-lived, however, with a disappointing increase in clouds as the morning progressed, ending with a downpour just before the lunchtime steam train was due. At least there was good company to enjoy in the person of local videographer John Martin

A day of sunshine and cloud for my visit to the LNER Festival at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway - the line-up included three A4s, "Sir Nigel Gresley", "Union of South Africa" and "Bittern", but sadly the V2 "Green Arrow" was withdrawn after the first weekend of the Festival with leaking flue tubes and it looks as it we may have seen the last of this engine in action

An afternoon visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, ahead of a full day at the line's LNER Festival 2008

Better weather than the forecast rain, but very drab and dreary conditions as I set out to see Rood Ashton Hall's "Adieu" railtour - because of the weather I limited it to a visit to Hatton, then to Wilmcote to catch sight of the Stobart Pullman heading for Stratford-upon-Avon

A busy Saturday saw The Railway Touring Co run "The Cheshireman" from Mill Hill to Chester, headed by EWS 67001 and BR 71000 "Duke of Gloucester", whilst "Les Ross's Daytripper" saw a mainline return for Electric Loco 86259, owned by and named after the well-known Midland Radio Presenter, running between Birmingham and Liverpool on a Vintage Trains Railtour which included Brush Type 4 47773

Wonderful conditions prevailed - again - for KWVR's February Steam Gala, which I was able to attend, as last year, for both days. A big thank you to all the Railway staff and volunteers who, despite a number of problems before and during the weekend, provided another great show. I met up briefly with well-known videographers Mike Snow [Steam on the Web] and Graham Briggs [Steaming through Britain] (with Gordon McCulloch assisting) - look out for their output - but fellow tedium Mr Clive Hanley was once more in absentia, photographing diesels - again!

The Great Central Railway held its first gala event of the year over the weekend of 26/27th January 2008, and I spent an enjoyable time at Quorn & Woodhouse as the busy timetable evolved. Most of the usual suspects were present on the Saturday, with the notable exception of Mr Clive Hanley, otherwise engaged in duties at The People's Republic of Claverdon (although I understand he was actually seen photting diesels at Tyseley!)

The Great Central Railway put on a Night Shoot at Loughborough on the evening before their Winter Gala 2008 - it proved a bit of a steep learning curve for this photographer who, for most of the time, was literally in the dark over what he was doing!

A collection of photos taken during a number of trips into Warwickshire to seek out the disused LNWR line between Leamington Spa and Rugby. A number of railway bridges exist in Leamington where the line ran alongside the GWR line ; Offchurch Viaduct took the line over the Grand Union Canal ; views exist from a wonderful steel bridge overlooking Marton Junction, where a branch line to Weedon diverged ; Birdingbury station is now a private residence and remains of the platforms still exist
[I still need to revisit the line when the weather improves to allow access to one or two places which have so far proved unreachable]

Another brief visit to Loughborough Central, home of the Great Central Railway, for a quick look round the Locoshed and to shoot the lunchtime dining train

Our Christmas Day excursion took us on to the Zillertalbahn, the famous 760mm narrow gauge railway. Built at the start of the 20th century, the line stretches from Jenbach, on the River Inn, to Mayrhofen in the heart of the Zillertal. Nowadays it only carries passengers, but in the past it was also an important freight line. There is a mixture of steam and diesel locomotives, plus diesel units

A small selection of photos taken during our stay in Austria over the Christmas holiday period, including a couple of German electric locos on international services

A selection of photos taken at Munich Hbf during a break for a change of trains on our journey from St Pancras International to Austria for Christmas

Our Christmas holiday started and ended at St Pancras International, which gave an opportunity to see the recently-unveiled redevlopment inside William Henry Barlow's famous train shed, featuring the relocated Eurostar terminus and the statues of Sir John Betjeman and "The Meeting Place"

A visit to Coventry Station, mainly to catch a glimpse of the Class 90 hauled Euston-Birmingham service - there were many late running trains, due to some signalling problems and also a fatality at Tring, but 90028 was on time. One interesting aspect - the late running 16.23 Cross Country service to Edinburgh was shown and announced as the service to Derby, and a check on the National Rail site suggests a journey to Edinburgh from Coventry at 16.23 is best served with two changes, at Birmingham and Carlisle, rather than use the direct train!

A fleeting visit to Leamington Spa Station on my way home from work, to have my first go at a night-shot - too cold to stay any longer than shoot the 17.11 LMS Voyager service to Edinburgh - brrrr!!!!

I took advantage of some December sunshine to visit the Great Central Railway, who were running their Christmas Santa Specials, and I also made a quick visit to the Loughborough Central Depot

A first visit to The Buckinghamshire Railway Centre was made in glorious Autumn sunshine to their Gala event, the highlight of which was to see "Met 1" (Metropolitan Railway E-class 0-4-4T No 1) which was withdrawn from the Bluebell 125 celebrations in August due to a hot axle-box. Despite the relative lack of variety of track activity, the centre at Quainton Road it is well worth a visit and support

The Moorsline held a three-day event and I was fortunate enough to be able to attend for all three days - unfortunately, the weather on the Friday and most of Saturday was pretty awful, although Sunday was much better, despite the odd cloud arriving at the most inopportune time. All the usual suspects in attendance, although I was pleased to have missed the meeting with Mr Blobby at Esk Valley Cottages!

The Battlefield Line held its Autumn Diesel Gala over 14-16 September 2007, and with blue skies and plenty of sunshine on the Saturday morning, I ventured over into Leicestershire to catch sight of some of the locomotives on duty (Note re 47640 - this loco was named "University of Strathclyde" later in the day at Shackerstone)

A long Bank Holiday weekend visit to North Yorkshire including some time spent at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, for the first time since a fleeting visit in 1980 - definitely a "must-return" venue

An overdue return for me to Cathiron resulted in the usual variety of traffic, apart from the endless stream of Virgin Pendolinos

The Bluebell Railway celebrated its 125th birthday with a weekend gala, and, in the company of fellow tedium-members Mike Snow ("Steam on the Web") and Mr Clive Hanley, I travelled to glorious Sussex for the Saturday of the event (where we met up with Graham Briggs and Gordon McCulloch) - unfortunately, problems with low water pressure meant that the scheduled timetable was severely disrupted, and the Metropolitan Railway No 1 was sadly absent - nevertheless, with some brilliant sunshine, it was a most enjoyable day in excellent company

A selection of photos taken during a visit to Kintbury Station - a rural station on the Berks and Hants line between Newbury and Hungerford, alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal

With a welcome forecast of long sunny periods, I ventured down to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway again, mainly to capture some shots of 4771 "Green Arrow" before it leaves this particular railway

Mainly sunny for the first day of the 2-day "Mail by Rail" Gala at the Great Central Railway, although some of the clouds' timings went slightly awry during the afternoon! - full marks to the GCR for a busy programme, despite an early hiccup when 4141 failed, but it was later restored to active service. The day was spent in the good company of fellow tedium-members Mike Snow and Mr Clive Hanley, during which we met up with many photographers and videographers of note

After all the recent rain, it was pleasing to have some blue sky and sunshine when I took a leisurely drive down to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway for a non-event Sunday visit

After shooting the VSOE Special at South Moreton, I headed to Didcot for a first-ever visit to the Great Western Society's Railway Centre - because of mechanical problems, only one loco was in action but nevertheless it was a most enjoyable experience and one to be repeated before too long

Ex-Southern Region Merchant Navy Class 4-6-2 35028 "Clan Line" hauled a VSOE Special from London Victoria to Oxford and I drove to South Moreton to see it - my early arrival and the train's slightly delayed running allowed some photographs of a variety of traction in addition to the steam railtour, although the uncomfortably heavy, humid and hazy atmosphere did not allow for the best results

For part of the Bank Holiday weekend, we visited Saltaire, and let the trains take the strain, using the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway from Haworth to Keighley and the West Yorkshire Metro line to Saltaire - for photos of Saltaire go to http://cliffjonesphotogallery.fotopic.net/c1296019.html

Vintage Trains ran a railtour from Solihull to Bristol hauled by double-headed GWR Hall Class 4-6-0 locos 4965 "Rood Ashton Hall" and 4953 "Pitchford Hall" - typically the sun went behind the clouds as they raced through Leamington Spa on the outward journey

A selection of photos taken during a visit to the Loughborough Central depot during the Great Central Railway Diesel Gala - a variety of steam locos to be seen in differing states of repair

Fine weather was the order of the day when I visited the Great Central Railway for their latest Diesel Gala - a well-supported event despite the late withdrawal of a couple of star attractions

A number of photos taken of Winchcombe Station on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, and also some views taken in the yard - all those involved in the construction and preservation of this station are to be heartily congratulated. The station at Monmouth Troy in South Wales, closed in 1964, was demolished brick by brick, transported and re-assembled to create Winchcombe Station

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway held a Diesel Gala on 30/31 March and 1 April 2007, and on the Sunday in particular it was blessed with good weather. The afternoon triple-headed Class 37 train became a double-header after 47105 failed to restart following a refuelling stop and 37219 took over its roster

A short visit, on a bitterly cold and grey March Saturday, to Quorn & Woodhouse on the Great Central Railway, who were holding a "1960s Experience" weekend

Vintage Trains ran a "King Circular" Railtour from Solihull and Dorridge to Didcot, with the return journey via Swindon, Gloucester and Worcester. Haulage was GWR King Class 4-6-0 6024 "King Edward I" - here's a couple of views of the train as it passed through Leamington Spa on its outward journey (apologies for poor quality)

The Severn Valley Railway held a Branch Line Gala over the weekend of the 10/11 March 2007, and I took the opportunity of a Day Rover ticket to enjoy the delights of the event - perhaps not the best idea for photos but enjoyable nevertheless, especially to see ex-SDJR 2-8-0 No 88 in its blue livery

Opened in 1850 as Tithebarn Street Station, and rebuilt and renamed in 1888, Liverpool's Exchange Station was the terminus for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. It closed in 1977, and demolished over the next few years, with the exception of the frontage, which has now been incorporated into Mercury Court, a modern office block. Few vestiges of the station now remain

Photos of a couple of Northern Rail Class 333 EMUs at Bradford Forster Square Station - these German-built trains carry the West Yorkshire MetroTrain livery

Monochrome images from some of my photographs taken at the Steam Gala held by the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway over the weekend of 17/18 February 2007

A first visit to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway started inauspiciously on the Friday afternoon when the rain poured down, but thankfully there was a big improvement for the Gala weekend with plenty of good sunshine - much appreciation to Mike Snow for allowing me to join his gang on the Saturday and use his knowledge of the line and to Messrs Hanley and Burrows for their friendship and patience!

DRS 37s 37607 and 37608 top'n'tailed a Serco Test Train from Ilford to Derby today, and I managed a view as it passed through Rearsby, Leicestershire

With pleasant February sunshine around, this was an ideal opportunity for a quick lunchtime visit, the first of the year, to Cathiron - interested to see any progress with the fourth line since my last visit (not too much progress by the look of it)

A visit from LNWR "Super D" 49395 was the highlight of the Great Central Railway's 2007 Winter Gala, which also paid tribute to Driver John Axon GC
Photos taken at the TPO Postal Museum at Rothley can be viewed at http://postandtelephoneboxes.fotopic.net/c1196638.html

Few remnants of a loop line between Humber Road Junction (on the Rugby-Coventry line) and Three Spires Junction (on the Coventry-Nuneaton line), closed in 1981, are still visible

A look at part of the former L&NWR line from Coventry to Nuneaton, originally opened on 2 September 1850 - views of the elevated section in central Coventry ; Coundon Road ; the site of former stations at Daimler Halt and Foleshill ; Courtaulds works lines ; Three Spires Junction

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway held its Christmas Cracker Steam Gala on 30/31 December 2006 - unfortunately, on 30th I found the weather conditions at Winchcombe not to my liking and my visit was abandoned after a short stay

The Railway Touring Company ran its "York Yuletide Express" Railtour on 16 Dec 2006 from St Albans to York. LNER A4 60009 "Union of South Africa" was a late replacement for the non-available BR 71000 "Duke of Gloucester". Photos captured in brilliant sunshine at East Goscote, Leicestershire

Preserved LNER B1 1306 (61306) appeared at The Battlefield Line on loan to run a series of "Santa Specials" - the locomotive carries the name "Mayflower", which in actual service was carried by 61379. On a fine sunny day, it was very disappointing to find the loco "wrong way" for photos

GWR King Class 6024 "King Edward I" headed The Capital Express railtour from Minehead to London Paddington - here are my photos taken at Theale

Having decided to see The Capital Express at Theale, it seemed opportune to visit the ex-Western Region lines in the area while there was some Autumn sunshine

The website said "Steam Railway Gala", so there was a lot of disquiet to find that, of the 4 steam locos in action, 3 were facing north, the "wrong-way-round" for good photography - note the £1 timetable called it "Autumn Gala", perhaps recognising that with 3 diesel locos and a DMU, it wasn't really a Steam Gala after all! Thanks to Messrs Hanley and Burrows for the good company

Highlight for me was the chance to see the ex-LMS "Princess" and "Duchess", and after the heavy early morning rain, it turned into quite a hot and sunny day, and well supported

The Shakespeare Express has run regularly on summer Sundays between Birmingham Snow Hill and Stratford-upon-Avon, two round trips each week. I made two visits to Stratford to see each of its latest trips behind "Rood Ashton Hall"

A quick lunchtime visit to Cathiron caught sight of a Class 40 running light engine

"Rood Ashton Hall", in addition to its Sunday Shakespeare Express trips, headed "The Rutland Explorer" from Tyseley to Kettering on Bank Holiday Monday - I caught up with it in Leicestershire at Frisby-on-the-Wreake

Disappointing weather conditions at Hatton North Junction, where I sought some photos of "The Blue Pullman" returning from Stratford-upon-Avon

Here's a selection of photos taken around the Barrow Hill site, following the Deltic photoshoot

Barrow Hill was the location for a weekend "Doncaster Works - A Deltic Tribute" event, and on the Friday evening prior, a photoshoot was arranged where the six remaining Deltics were on view

Holiday time again - this year, Switzerland, with their mixture of National Railways and Regional Bahnen - plus, a steam loco preservation depot at Interlaken

Another visit to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - not an event day, but the attraction of Merchant Navy Class "Canadian Pacific", allied to some summer sunshire

Another steam railtour, this time "The Ebor Express" from Tyseley to York, behind King Arthur Class "Sir Lamiel" - location was Hinds Crossing, near Whetstone, Leicestershire

A very wet day when I visited Haverthwaite, but very interesting to see their collection of locos, including the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in Britain

A selection of photos taken during a week's break in Cumbria - unfortunately not with the best weather conditions

During my week's break in Cumbria, I made several visits to the West Coast Main Line, to see, amongst others, "The Citadel Express" and "The Orcadian" Railtours, involving a Duchess and two Hoovers (with four names and numbers, for some reason !)

More time spent at Cathiron where work is underway to prepare for the 4th track to be reinstated

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway held a 9-day "Centenary Festival" to celebrate not only 100 years of the Stratford-on-Avon - Cheltenham Line but the the preserved railway's own 25 years

A rain-sodden gala at the GCR but well worth the soaking for the appearances of Green Arrow and Sir Lamiel

Another visit to Loughborough, on Diesel Gala day but hoping for a look at some new steam visitors

Finally some decent periods of sunshine encouraged visits to Cathiron

The Kent & East Sussex Railway runs from Tenterden to Bodiam, and here are a selection of photos taken during a visit to the former

A quick evening dash to catch the Royal Mail units at Cathiron, hauled by a Class 87 Electric loco

LMS 8F 2-8-0 48151 and Jubilee 5690 "Leander" (top 'n' tail) hauled ECS from Tyseley to London Marylebone - a selection of photos taken at Leamington Spa of this and other movements

Arriving at Coventry station en route for Liverpool Lime Street and Anfield, I was well pleased to catch a photo of a Class 86-hauled freight movement passing through

Took advantage of some winter sunshine to visit Loughborough Central - not a great deal of activity, just a normal Sunday (apart from the weather)

A short visit during an unexpected break in the clouds to Bidston Station on Merseyside

This year's gala was blessed with good weather, despite frozen points early morning and the non-appearance of 80105

Broke up early for the Christmas hols, so headed to Cathiron for a hour or so - much cloud, then late patchy sun

Running an hour late with "The Yorkshireman" from Hendon to York, 60009 "Union of South Africa" pleased us all at Frisby-on-the-Wreake by hiding behind its own smoke !

A visit to Leicester to seek out some remains of the route of the Great Central Railway through the city

Photos of 4141 taken on a brilliantly sunny winters day at Loughborough Central as it prepared to haul one of "Santa's Specials"

A family holiday in 2002 took us to Germany, and here are some scans of rail photos taken during our visit

"The Western Yorkian" Railtour from West Ruislip to York ran today, and I joined a small throng on an overcast morning to see it cross Burbage Common, near Hinckley in Leicestershire

"Winter Warmer" Diesel Gala Day was held under brilliant sunshine and blue skies, despite thick fog and heavy frost in the surrounding areas

A day's leave from work so I spent most of the daylight hours at Cathiron, and here's what I saw (excluding most of the endless stream of Pendolinos)

Headed to Barrow-upon-Soar to catch sight of "The Capital Crusader" railtour headed by Class 40 40145 - on the way home diverted via Rothley just in time to see Brush 4 D1705 "Sparrowhawk" arrive

A quick trip into Warwickshire to catch a glimpse of "The Cathedrals Express" Railtour which ran Alton-Kensington-High Wycombe-Stratford and return, hauled by LNER A4 60009 "Union of South Africa"

My first visit to the Severn Valley Railway was most enjoyable despite the lack of sun - and the short delay when D1015 failed between Highley and Bewdley

Highlight of the Autumn Gala was the appearance of BR Standard 5 4-6-0 73129 - my first sighting for probably 40 years

Passed through Lime Street station after the Reds' 0-0 draw with the Mancs at Anfield and found this Pendolino drag

The preview evening before "The Great Gathering" - pity not all the expected locos appeared, but still a wonderful sight to see the LMS steam engines back on home ground

A couple of hours on Crewe Station, prior to the preview evening at Crewe Works, produced a good variety of traffic, including some arrivals for "The Great Gathering"

Headed for the WCML near Lichfield to catch LMS Jubilee "Leander" on "The Blackpool Belle" Railtour, then over to North Staffs Junction and to Water Orton on the way home

A fleeting visit to the old favourite spot at Cathiron, north of Rugby

Thanks for the "gen", I was able to catch sight of the one-liveried Brush 4 47818 hauling ECS from Derby to Norwich at Canley (no longer Canley Halt, and where's the level crossing gone?) - also first shots of the Class 350 "Desiros"

Holiday time, to Austria - here's a small selection of rail photos in Austria and Germany

A variety of traffic through Cathiron during the month

A short visit to Rugby Station produced this small selection of photos

A couple of shots taken at Birmingham New Street, including the Class 37 "Snowdonia I" railtour, due to go to Pwllheli, which ended up in Blackpool !

A trip by Central Trains (after a cancelled service at Birmingham New Street) took me to Cardiff Central, for a trip along the Rhymney Valley line - in top sunshine

A dull afternoon for a short visit to Shustoke Reservoir and the adjoining railway line

Not much happened whilst I called in at Rugby Station !

A varied selection of traffic through Cathiron in Warwickshire during the month

In gleaming condition, LMS Black 5 45305 headed a Birmingham Snow Hill to Didcot and return railtour, pictured on both legs of its journey at Hatton Bank

A quick dash to Coventry Station where Class 87 87002 "The AC Locomotive Group" was due on a Euston-Wolverhampton service

My first (and hopefully not last) visit to the Churnet Valley Railway for their Diesel Gala - a most picturesque part of the country

A small selection of photos taken at the Steam Gala held on The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

Although the weather could have been a lot better, it was an enjoyable first visit to the West Somerset Railway for their Diesel Gala

Loughborough Central was the destination for a short visit to The Great Central Railway

I called in at The Battlefield Line in Leicestershire, where a number of mainline locos were in store

A visit to Daw Mill saw class 87 87019 "Association of Community Rail Partnerships" being dragged from Birmingham New Street to Nuneaton - and a dash to Nuneaton found the train held just south of the station, just waiting to be photographed!

I enjoyed my first visit to The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, the highlight of which was to see a Class 14 for the first time in many, many years

Heading home after a short break in North Wales, we called in at Llangollen and took a short trip to Carrog and back

Highlight of our visit to North Wales was a trip on the Snowdon Railway - unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions, trains were terminating at Clogwyn, short of the summit - but we were still able to enjoy some good views

The main purpose of this short visit to Leamington Spa Station was to see the "Aggregated Syphons" railtour from Derby to Ardingly, headed by Class 37 37427 "Bont Y Bermo"

A selection of photographs taken at The Great Central Railway during their Winter Gala

A small selection of photographs taken at The Great Central Railway's Diesel Gala, where the weather was very disappointing

A few photos taken during a short visit to Crewe Station

A visit London Victoria was rewarded with a sighting of "Flying Scotsman"

A short break by Eurostar and TGV to Avignon allowed some French Railway photos

Heading for Anfield for a midweek fixture v Tottenham Hotspur, I called into Warrington Bank Quay for a short stay

A trip from Rugby to Crewe to see "Princess Elizabeth" in steam ahead of "The Irish Mail"

A very first photo visit to Cathiron, north of Rugby, on the WCML - and a variety of traffic to enjoy, as well as "The Merseyside Express" hauled by 6201 "Princess Elizabeth"

A further selection of black and white scans from around the Midlands, featuring Newton Harcourt, Leicester, Ratcliffe on Soar, Wellingborough and Narborough

Locations include Daw Mill, Kingsbury, Water Orton and Easenhall amongst this selection of scans from 1982 (notice the four lines on the WCML at Easenhall in these photos) - also Coventry and Nuneaton

Another selection of Black & White scans from 1981 showing a variety of traffic, diesel and electric, at Reading

A few shots taken on a visit to Oxford

A collection of scans of black and white negatives taken around the West Midlands in 1981 - locations around Birmingham and at Shrewsbury, Tamworth and Leamington are included

A few days around the East Midlands - this collection of black & white scans features Hinckley, Leicester, Derby, Nottingham Midland and Sheffield

A day trip to Peterborough - scans of some black & white photos

A few more scans from the West Midlands, featuring Saltley, Birmingham New Street, Coventry and Easenhall

Black & White scans of photos taken in 1981 on a visit to Scotland - locations include Polmadie, Millerhill, Motherwell and Eastfield

Some more scans of black & white photos - featuring Coalville Mantle Lane and Buxton

Memories of the long-closed Woodhead route between Yorkshire and Manchester - I wish I'd had the opportunity for more photos along this line to show the scenery as well as the railway

Scans from Deltic-chasing visits to Peterborough, Spalding and Offord Cluny

A fleeting visit to Saltley MPD allowed a few black & white photos, scanned here

Back in 1981 I took part in a tour of various Depots in the London area - here is a selection of black and white scans from photos taken during the visit, which took in Stratford, Old Oak Common, Willesden, Clapham Junction and Hither Green

Scans of black & white photos taken on visits to Leicester and Peterborough

Still more black and white scans taken from the 1981 - this time taken at Sheffield, Doncaster, Retford and other parts of South Yorkshire and surrounding areas

Memories of a visit to Swindon Works in 1981 here - a graveyard for so many, although a few have survived - including D1015

A few scans from a visit to Retford and York

A couple of scans taken from photos at Birmingham New Street

After Barrow Hill, it was off to Doncaster Works - here's some more black and white scans

A quick look at scans of some photos taken during a visit to Barrow Hill MPD in 1980, as part of the NREA "Doncaster Double" Railtour

Colour scans of this former Southern Railway locomotive, taken at Pickering Station, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, in August 1980

This selection of black and white scans dates from 1979 - Crewe was a second home to me as my father was born there and many of my relatives worked on the railways in the 19th and 20th centuries

A selection of scans of colour negatives of shots taken at Reading Station in September 1979