A busy scene at Leicester LIP with a variety of locos across the depot including 37508 with 'Caroline' inspection coach and 37418 after they returned 58023 from its visit to Doncaster Works for an open day. (22/06/26)

37512 'Thornaby Demon' rumbles through Hoods Mill crossing in Stamford with 43187 and 43186 and some Mk3s in tow on 5L46 Doncaster Works to Ely Papworth Sidings. (22/06/26)

37508 approaches Hexthorpe Junction with 58023, 'Caroline' inspection coach and 37418 'An Commun Gaidhealach' in tow on 5Z50 Doncaster Works to Derby RTC via Leicester LIP. (22/06/26)

Deltic power. 55009 'Alycidon' roars out of Ingrow West leading the 1554 Damems to Keighley service during the Keighley Worth Valley Railway Diesel Gala. (20/06/26)

A brilliant relaxed day around Keighley today and also nice to speak to some friendly faces during the day too. 47715 'Rail Engineering Solutions – Quality Assured' powers away from Keighley hauling the 1205 departure to Oxenhope at the Keighley Worth Valley Railway Diesel Gala. (20/06/26)

Peds on the Worth Valley. 31108 and 31210 arrive into a sunny Keighley leading the 1055 departure from Oxenhope during the Keighley Worth Valley Railway Diesel Gala. (18/06/26)

An excellent day spent at the Keighley Worth Valley Railway Diesel Gala with a glorious line-up of lovely traction and was great to also see some familiar friendly faces during the day too. 37250 and 37218 powers through Haworth Top Field with a Keighley to Oxenhope service. (18/06/26)

37032 (D6732) approaches Bridge 303 as it nears Weybourne hauling 2M20 1339 Sheringham to Holt during the North Norfolk Railway's Rails & Ales gala. (13/06/26)

A pair of Peds. 31128 'Charybdis' hauls 31210 through Loughborough South Junction on 0D10 Ruddington GCRN to Butterley MRC via Humberstone Road. (15/06/26)

20302 and 20311 with 47367 in tow power through Leicester Junction in Burton-on-Trent on 0E26 Princes Risborough Ace to Worksop Down Reception. (15/06/26)

Western on an express. With the sea in the background, D1015 'Western Champion' approaches Bridge 303 as it heads towards Weybourne powering 1M18 1314 Sheringham to Holt during the North Norfolk Railway's Rails & Ales gala. (13/06/26)

An excellent and enjoyable time at the North Norfolk Railway's Rails & Ales gala today with the guest locos certainly looking and sounding superb too. 37175 and 37032 (D6732) approaches Weybourne leading 2M30 1525 Sheringham to Holt. (13/06/26)

Plenty of Grids. 56087 stands at the front within Colwick TMD with 56105 at the very back, 56090 behind MCB11 in the middle road and 56078 with 56045 on the right. (08/06/26)

The lesser photographed end of a 91. 91117 'Project Electra' stands in front of a Network Rail Mk3 and 43 beside the shed at Leicester LIP. (08/06/26)

37218 'Carbon Redeemer' stands at the front of a line of locos at Colwick TMD with 37407 'Blackpool Tower', NCB11, 56078, Peckett 2150 'Mardy No 1' and a 37 behind it. (01/06/26)

37667 'Flopsie' arrives into Crewe with 121022 'Flora' in tow on 5Z21 Carlisle Upperby TMD to Crewe HS. (03/06/26)

Sprinter to the rescue. 150215 stands in one of the middle roads at Sheffield with 153311 after running as 1Z99 to rescue the 153 that failed between Chesterfield and Dronfield. (01/06/26)

43423 and 43480 trundles through Masborough Junction with 37250 and 47714 in tow on 0Z44 Northallerton Wensleydale to Barrow Hill LIP. (01/06/26)

Some of the assortment of locomotives on display at Worksop Yard yesterday. 73951, 73952, 08417 and 37405 are seen standing outside, photographed from the Tesco car park. (29/05/26)

Been chasing 20s today. 20132 and 20118 leads through Pelham Street Junction in Lincoln with 20096 and 20107 at the rear on 1Z33 "The Worksop Whistler" Worksop to Crewe via Brigg and Newark Castle. (29/05/26)

A productive day on the Mid-Norfolk Railway manning the ticket office at Dereham today with plenty of passengers purchasing and collecting tickets for travel during the day. RailAdventure 43465 is seen stabled with some Mk3s at Dereham station. (27/05/26)

50049 'Defiance' passes through Wilmorton with six Mk3s, 20205 and 31128 'Charybdis' in tow on 5Z49 Burton Ot Wetmore Sidings to Chaddesden Sidings via Down Trent Loop. (22/05/26)

Carrying a blue and white wreath in memory of a much loved friend and volunteer of the railway who sadly passed away yesterday evening, 33202 'Dennis G Robinson' approach Rashes Green foot crossing leading the 1600 Dereham to Wymondham Abbey service at the Mid-Norfolk Railway Diesel Gala. (25/05/26)

While 37407 was in the spotlight yesterday during the Mid-Norfolk Railway Diesel Gala, 37611 'Pegasus' was seen soaking up the sunshine next to the depot shed at Dereham for most of the day until it came out to play on the last departure of the day to Wymondham Abbey working with 37407. (24/05/26)

Another busy day of the Mid-Norfolk Railway Diesel Gala with 37407 very much the star of the show today. Featuring the Class 37 Locomotive Group's headboard on the front of the loco, 37407 'Blackpool Tower' waits time at Thuxton while hauling the 1510 Dereham to Wymondham Abbey service. (24/05/26)

Great to see many people visiting and supporting the Mid-Norfolk Railway Diesel Gala today while I was working in the ticket office at Dereham this afternoon. 😊 37407 'Blackpool Tower' and 37611 'Pegasus' stand in the sunshine at Thuxton with the 1140 Dereham to Wymondham Abbey service. (23/05/26)

First day of the Mid-Norfolk Railway 2026 Diesel Gala! 37407 'Blackpool Tower' and 37611 'Pegasus' lead away from Dereham powering the 0930 departure to Wymondham Abbey. (23/05/26)

56049 'Robin of Templecombe' leads through Nottingham with 56302 and 56051 'Survival' in tow on 0Z57 Leeds Balm Road to Colwick. (22/05/26)

Looking superb in freshly repainted BR Blue livery and new 'Hertfordshire Rail Tours' nameplates, D6535 (33116) departs Loughborough Central with the 1200 service to Leicester North during the Great Central Railway's Sulzer Running Day. (22/05/26)

Been a busy day of stewarding on the Rail200 Inspiration Train at the Mid-Norfolk Railway today, welcoming school groups in the morning then the general public in the afternoon. 66710 'Karen Harrison' stands at Dereham on the south end of the Inspiration Train. (20/05/26)

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The Inspiration Train has made it to the Mid-Norfolk Railway! 66710 'Karen Harrison' leads into Wymondham on 3Z51 from Blackpool North where 66719 'Michael Portillo' then hauls the train onto the Mid-Norfolk Railway towards Dereham. (18/05/26)

Another photo from the excellent Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival. 55009 'Alycidon' passes Rifle Range powering the 0840 Bewdley to Kidderminster Town service. (16/05/26)

Looking great in its retro colours, Heavy Haul Rail 59001 'Yeoman Endeavour' passes the semaphore signals at Kidderminster Town as it moves towards and then couples onto some rolling stock in preparation to work a passenger train during the Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival. (15/05/26)

Had a brilliant 3 days at the Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival. Thank you to all the friendly staff and volunteers for making the gala possible. 56049 'Robin of Templecombe' applies power on the approach to Stourport Road bridge while working the 1105 Kidderminster Town to Arley service.

My third and final day at the Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival where I'll be spending the day photographing the trains. 56049 'Robin of Templecombe' leads a train full of happy passengers past Rifle Range hauling the 0810 Kidderminster Town to Bridgnorth. (16/05/26)

Another great day at the Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival with some gorgeous 56 haulage. 😁 56049 'Robin of Templecombe' begins to power away from some coaching stock at Kidderminster Town after completing its only booked duty of the day to Arley. (15/05/26)

A collection of blue. 20189, 20048, 09107, D1015 and D1013 are all seen standing outside at Kidderminster TMD on the Severn Valley Railway. (15/05/26)

A great first day of three at the Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival along with many good friends encountered during the day too. 09107 stands at Bewdley ready to perform a shunt move with the DMU into platform 2 to then form the 1455 departure to Kidderminster Town. (14/05/26)

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58023 'Leicester Depot' is seen stabled at Leicester LIP at the front in a siding after returning from its appearance at Swanage Railway Diesel Gala. 58016 is near the back in the same row as 023. (12/05/26)

Looking fantastic with its new livery and nameplates, 60063 'Robert Leech' passes through Toton South Junction on 0Z63 Longport Down Sidings to Toton TMD. (12/05/26)

37218 'Carbon Redeemer' propels 91117 'Project Electra' into Leicester LIP after hauling it on 0Q91 from Loughborough Brush. (11/05/26)

Europhoenix Electra being moved. 37218 'Carbon Redeemer' with 91117 'Project Electra' in tow arrives into Leicester on 0Q91 Loughborough Brush to Leicester LIP. (11/05/26)

A great time at the Mid-Norfolk Railway's Vintage Bus Day today. 43093 is stabled along with some Mk3s and 43092 at Hardingham. This station is privately owned where access was permitted during the day when interchanging between vintage bus and train services which called at the station. (10/05/26)

91110 'Battle of Britain Memorial Flight' is seen at Doncaster West Yard where it had been moved via road transport from Hitchin Up Yard. The 91 has got a wheel skate fitted in preparation for the loco to eventually be hauled to Neville Hill T&RSMD for repairs. (08/05/26)

93003 and 93006 trundle towards Kilnhurst on 0Q43 Gascoigne Wood Sidings to Crewe South Yard. (08/05/26)

A great day at the Mid-Norfolk Railway doing ticket office duties at Dereham today. 47580 'County of Essex' roars while being moved from the station to the depot to make room for the ROMIC HST to enter the station from the mainline. (06/05/26)

Caspar The Friendly Grid. 56302 stands outside the shed at Colwick TMD in a repainted base livery in preparation for export. 56078 is seen stabled behind 302. (04/05/26)

43094 leads some Mk3s and 43122 past the cooling towers of Ratcliffe Power Station at East Midlands Parkway on a late running 5Z43 Worksop Down Reception to Kidderminster SVR. (04/05/26)