Preserved steam locomotive class N2, number 1744. With selective colouring.
Preserved steam locomotive class N2, number 1744.
Preserved steam locomotive Britannia class pacific 70013 Oliver Cromwell. 70013 is famous for working the last scheduled steam hauled service on British Railway, 11th August 1968.
Black and white image of preserved steam locomotive 46521 in the Leicestershire countryside.
Black and white image of preserved steam locomotive 46521 on a freight train.
Early evening shot of preserved steam locomotive 46233 Duchess Of Sutherland ready for departure.
Preserved steam locomotive 46233 Duchess Of Sutherland pictured on a snowy winter day.
Black and white image of preserved steam locomotive 46233 Duchess Of Sutherland.
Preserved steam locomotive standard class number 73129, wearing a festive garland on her smokebox door, makes a spectacular departure from Butterley on a snowy December day.
Preserved steam locomotive standard class number 73129 powers through a snowy countryside on a freezing January day.
Preserved steam locomotive Bulleid pacific 34042 Lord Dowding hauls a charter special on the picturesque seawall line at Dawlish, Devon.
In a scene reminiscent of a bygone ere, preserved steam locomotive pannier tank 6412 departs from the picturesque country station at Buckfastleigh in Devon.
Preserved steam locomotive Coronation pacific class 46233 Duchess Of Sutherland at Swanwick. The Union Jack flags on the front were to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Preserved steam locomotive A4 class 60009 Union Of South Africa. 60009 is a sister locomotive of the world record speed holder for a steam locomotive, 4498 Mallard.
Preserved steam locomotive, West Country class Bulleid pacific 34046 Braunton, standing in the picturesque station at Ramsbottom on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. Image taken from public land overlooking the railway.
Preserved steam locomotive West Country class Bulleid pacific 34092 City Of Wells stands by the signal box at Bury South, as the driver gets his instructions. Image taken from public land overlooking the railway, using telephoto lens.
Preserved steam locomotive 6201 Princess Elizabeth approaching Hellifield, north Yorkshire, hauling the Cumbrian Mountain Express, on a beautiful autumn day.
Preserved steam locomotive A4 class 60009 Union Of South Africa powering through rural countryside on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. Image taken from a place of safety, not trespassing on railway.
Autumn colour is very much in evidence as vintage preserved steam locomotive 52322 negotiates the level crossing at Ramsbottom on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line.
Preserved steam locomotive 60009 Union Of South Africa stands in the picturesque station at Ramsbottom on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. 60009 is a sister locomotive to world steam speed record holder Mallard.
Preseved steam locomotive Bulleid Pacific class 34092 City Of Wells departing from Ramsbottom on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line.
Preserved steam locomotive Schools class 926 Repton departing from Ramsbottom on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line.
Preserved steam locomotive Black Five class number 44871 approaching Ramsbottom on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line.
Vintage preserved steam locomotive number 52322 departing from Ramsbottom station on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line.
Preserved steam locomotive 46100 Royal Scot passing through rugged Pennine countryside at Copy Pit on the Lancashire and Yorkshire border, hauling a charter special.
Preserved steam locomotive A4 class 60009 Union Of South Africa at work on the East Lancashire Railway heritage Line. Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley 60009 is a sister locomotive to world steam speed record holder Mallard, currently on display at York Railway Museum.
Preserved steam locomotive A4 class 60009 Union Of South Africa at work on the East Lancashire Railway heritage Line. Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley 60009 is a sister locomotive to world steam speed record holder Mallard, currently on display at York Railway Museum.
Preserved steam locomotive A4 class 60009 Union Of South Africa at work on the East Lancashire Railway heritage Line. Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley 60009 is a sister locomotive to world steam speed record holder Mallard, currently on display at York Railway Museum.
Preserved steam locomotive A4 class 60009 Union Of South Africa at work on the East Lancashire Railway heritage Line. Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley 60009 is a sister locomotive to world steam speed record holder Mallard, currently on display at York Railway Museum.
Preserved steam locomotive Bulleid pacific 34092 City Of Wells about to depart from Heywood station on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. Image taken from public land overlooking the railway.
Preserved steam locomotive Bulleid pacific 34092 City Of Wells about to depart from Heywood station on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. Image taken from public land overlooking the railway.
Preserved steam locomotive Bulleid pacific 34092 City Of Wells about to depart from Heywood station on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. Black and white image. Photograph taken from public land overlooking the railway.
Preserved steam locomotive A4 class 60009 Union Of South Africa making a dramatic entrance to the station at Bury on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line, on a cold and frosty winter morning.
Preserved steam locomotive Merchant Navy class Bulleid pacific 35018 British India Line accelerating away from Hellifield in Yorkshire hauling a steam special over the famous Settle to Carlisle line.
Preserved steam locomotive A4 class 60009 Union Of South Africa departing from Hellifield.
Conjuring up images of a bygone age in the Lancashire hills, preserved steam locomotives 80097 and 6412 at the tiny rural halt of Irwell Vale on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line.
Passing through the Lancashire hills, preserved steam locomotives 80097 and 6412 approaching the tiny rural halt at Irwell Vale on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line.
Square format image of preserved vintage steam locomotive number 52345 approaching Summerseat on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line in Lancashire. Additional toning and texture added for effect. Image taken from public land overlooking the railway.
Preserved steam locomotive 46233 Duchess Of Sutherland at Butterley on the Midland Railway heritage line in Derbyshire. Image has been digitally altered to give painting effect.
Preserved steam locomotive 70000 Britannia approaching Hellifield in North Yorkshire, hauling "The Fellsman" special. Image taken from a place of safety using a telephoto lens, not trespassing on railway.
Preserved steam locomotive 35018 British India Line, approaching Ribblehead in North Yorkshire, on the famous Settle-Carlisle line.
Preserved steam locomotive Battle of Britain class 34067 Tangmere. Designed by Oliver Bulleid, the Battle Of Britain class locomotives were all named after people or subjects to do with the Battle Of Britain during the second world war.
Retro style image of preserved steam locomotive 46100 Royal Scot approaching Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire.
In early evening sunshine preserved steam locomotive 46100 Royal Scot is approaching Hellifield through glorious North Yorkshire countryside.
Bathed in glorious early evening sunshine, preserved steam locomotive 46115 Scots Guardsman is approaching Hellifield after hauling a charter special over the world famous Settle to Carlisle line.
Preserved steam locomotive 46115 Scots Guardsman is seen passing through the remote station at Ribblehead on the world famous Settle to Carlisle line.
Preserved steam locomotive 46115 Scots Guardsman on mainline charter special The Dalesman
Preserved steam locomotive Britannia class 70013 Oliver Cromwell passing locomotive 46521
Preserved steam locomotive 70000 Britannia coasting down through glorious countryside at Cliviger, Lancashire, hauling The Palatine special on a beautiful summer's day.
Preserved steam locomotive 926 Repton accelerating away from Ramsbottom station on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. Image taken from public land overlooking the railway using a telephoto lens.
Preserved steam locomotive 46233 Duchess Of Sutherland at speed on a beautiful summer's evening near Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Preserved steam locomotives 51456 and 80097 double-heading a train through a wooded section of the East Lancashire Railway heritage line, approaching Summerseat in Lancashire. Image taken from public land overlooking the railway, and a place of safety, using a telephoto lens.
Black and white image of preserved steam locomotive Black Five class number 44871 approaching Summerseat station on the East Lancashire Heritage railway. Image taken from a place of safety using a telephoto lens.
The fireman takes a welcome breather from the heat of the firebox as preserved steam locomotive 6233 Duchess Of Sutherland approaches Chesterfield in Derbyshire hauling The Yorkshire Coronation special.
Preserved steam locomotive Black Five class number 44871 photographed in North Yorkshire.
Preserved steam locomotive Merchant Navy class 35018 British India Line hauling the Pendle Dalesman special through the Yorkshire Dales. Image taken from a place of safety using a telephoto lens, not trespassing on the railway.
Preserved steam locomotive A4 class 60009 Union Of South Africa is seen crossing Brooksbottom Viaduct at Summerseat in Lancashire. 60009 is a sister locomotive of world steam speed record holder Mallard, which can be seen on static display at the National Railway Museum in York.
Legendary steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman.
Preserved steam locomotive Merchant Navy class 35018 British India Line near Long Preston in North Yorkshire, having just hauled a steam special over the famous Settle-Carlisle line. Image taken from a place of safety using a telephoto lens.
Through lush summer greenery, preserved steam locomotive Royal Scot class 46115 Scots Guardsman is seen crossing Whalley Viaduct in Lancashire. Known locally as Whalley Arches, the viaduct has 48 spans crossing the River Calder. It is 605 metres long, and was constructed between 1846-1850.
46115 Scots Guardsman was withdrawn from British Railways service in January 1966 and is one of only two of a class of 71 locomotives to survive into preservation, the other being class leader 46100 Royal Scot.
Famous steam locomotive 46100 Royal Scot is seen passing through Barton, just outside Whalley in Lancashire, hauling The Dalesman special, 14th July 2021. Image was taken from a place of safety by the public railway foot-crossing at Barton, not trespassing on railway property.
Preserved steam locomotive Merchant Navy class 35018 British India Line photographed near Hellifield after hauling The Dalesman special over the famous Settle-Carlisle line. Image taken from a place of safety, not trespassing on railway property.
Image taken at dusk of preserved steam locomotive 46233 Duchess Of Sutherland in an advanced state of preparation.
Preserved steam locomotives A4 class 60009 Union Of South Africa and GWR tank engine 5643 make an unusual pairing, paused at the tiny rural halt of Irwell Vale on the East Lancashire Heritage line. Image taken from the public foot crossing at Irwell Vale, not trespassing on railway property.
A night study of preserved steam locomotive 60009 Union Of South Africa simmering at the East Lancashire Railway in Lancashire. Affectionately known as just "number 9" by the enthusiasts, and designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, she is a sister locomotive to world steam speed record holder "Mallard", which is on permanent static exhibition at York Railway Museum. The wording of the front of the locomotive indicates that she is A4 class, and her base in steam days was Haymarket in Edinburgh, code 64B. From there she would be used to haul the prestigious none stop expresses between London and Edinburgh.
Image was taken during an authorised night photo shoot.
Early signs of autumn in York as steam locomotive 35018 British India Line crosses Scarborough Bridge, bound for the coast with the Scarborough Spa Express.
Square format image of preserved steam locomotive 926 Repton departing from Ramsbottom on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line.
A time exposure, showing famous steam locomotive Flying Scotsman stationery in the background, and a passing high speed diesel train recorded as light trails. Image not taken on Network Rail property.
A steam train travelling fast at night, reduced to a blur of light trails and smoke with a long exposure. Image not taken on Network Rail property.
Preserved steam locomotive 34092 City Of Wells and 52322 at the East Lancashire Railway heritage line.
Preserved steam locomotives 52322 and 51456 making a smokey departure from Bury Bolton Street on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line.
In a scene that could be from a bygone age, preserved steam locomotive 41312 prepares to depart from the tiny rural halt at Irwell Vale on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. Image taken from a place of safety using a telephoto lens.
In a scene that could be from a bygone age, preserved steam locomotive 41312 passes through a timeless rural setting near Irwell Vale, on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. Image taken from a place of safety using a telephoto lens.
Preserved steam locomotive Battle of Britain class 34067 Tangmere approching Hellifield in North Yorkshire, after hauling the return leg of the "Northern Belle" special over the famous Settle-Carlisle line.
Preserved steam locomotive 45690 Leander hauling "The Waverley" charter special, passing through Long Preston in North Yorkshire.
Preserved steam locomotive 70000 Britannia with safety valves blowing, passing through Long Preston in North Yorkshire. Square format image.
Preserved steam locomotive 70000 Britannia passing through Long Preston in North Yorkshire, with safety valves blowing.
Preserved steam locomotive M7 class number 30053 passing the signal box at Corfe Castle station on the Swanage Railway heritage line in Dorset.
On a bitterly cold day of snow and freezing temperatures, preserved steam locomotive Caprotti Standard number 73129 departures from Butterley, Midland Railway Centre, Derbyshire.
Preserved steam locomotive 34092 City Of Wells passing through a snowy wintery landscape at Irwell Vale, Lancashire.
Preserved steam locomotive 78022 at Oxenhope on the Keighley & Worth Valley heritage line. This heritage line is where much of the filming for the 1970 Railway Children movie took place, and also featured in the 2022 updated version of the same film.
Legendary steam locomotive Flying Scotsman seen approaching Hellifield in North Yorkshire, after hauling a steam special over the famous Settle to Carlisle line.
Legendary steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman at Hellifield after hauling a steam special over the famous Settle to Carlisle line. Please not, this image IS NOT taken on Network Rail property.
World famous steam locomotive Flying Scotsman at full flight through the Yorkshire Dales, hauling The Waverley special from York to Carlisle, 11th July 2021. Image taken from a place of safety using a telephoto lens, not trespassing on railway property.
World famous and iconic steam locomotive Flying Scotsman on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. Image taken from public land overlooking the railway, not trespassing on railway property.
World famous and iconic steam locomotive Flying Scotsman approaching Hellifield in North Yorkshire. Image taken from the local public railway foot crossing using a telephoto lens, not trespassing on railway property.
Night time portrait of iconic steam locomotive Flying Scotsman at Hellifield. Image not taken on Network Rail property.
Night time portrait of iconic steam locomotive Flying Scotsman, seen here paused at Hellifield for a water stop after crossing the famous Settle-Carlisle line. Image not taken from Network Rail property.
Legendary steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman heading for Carlisle via the world famous Settle-Carlisle line. Image taken from public land overlooking the railway.
World famous steam locomotive Flying Scotsman photographed on a charter special.
Preserved steam locomotive Standard class number 75078 arriving at Oxenhope on the Keighley and Worth Valley railway during a heavy snowstorm.
The station yard at Oxenhope station on the Keighley and Worth Valley heritage railway, on a very wintery day. Image taken from a place of safety on the public foot crossing overlooking the railway.
World famous steam locomotive Flying Scotsman became 100 years old in 2023. The locomotive is seen here at Irwell Vale on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line in March 2023, as part of her centenary national tour. Image taken from a place of safety behind a fence on the public foot crossing, using a telephoto lens.
Preserved steam locomotive 45690 Leander passing through a wintery landscape near Oxenhope on the Keighley and Worth Valley heritage railway.
New build steam locomotive 2999 Lady Of Legend was introduced into service in 2019, and is a based on a class of locomotives built by the Great Western Railway in the early 20th century, known as "The Saint" class. The last locomotive in the class was numbered 2998 so the new build has been numbered 2999 to continue the numeric sequence. She is seen here restarting from Irwell Vale halt on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. Image was taken from behind the fence at a public foot crossing using a telephoto lens.
New build steam locomotive 2999 Lady Of Legend was introduced into service in 2019, and is a based on a class of locomotives built by the Great Western Railway in the early 20th century, known as "The Saint" class. The last locomotive in the class was numbered 2998 so the new build has been numbered 2999 to continue the numeric sequence. She is seen here working on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. Image was taken from behind the fence at a public footpath overlooking the railway, using a telephoto lens.
Legendary steam locomotive Flying Scotsman is seen passing through the lush summer greenery of Yorkshire's Worth Valley, while running on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
Preserved steam locomotive Black Five class 45231 The Sherwood Forester is seen crossing Dent Head viaduct on the famous Settle-Carlisle railway. The viaduct is in Dentdale at the western end of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Preserved steam locomotive Black Five class number 44932 crossing Arten Gill viaduct on the famous Settle-Carlisle line, hauling "The Dalesman" steam special. The viaduct is at Dentdale, at the western end of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Preserved steam locomotives numbers 52044 and 75078 at Oxenhope on the Keighley and Worth Valley heritage line, on a bitterly cold day. Image taken from the public foot crossing using a telephoto lens.
Preserved Great Western Railway steam locomotive 6990 Witherslack Hall at Loughborough Station on the Great Central Railway heritage line. Image taken from a place of safety using officially issued lineside photography permit
Preserved steam locomotive "Battle of Britain" class 34072 257 Squadron at Irwell Vale halt, on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. As the name suggests, the "Battle of Britain" class locomotives were named in tribute to RAF squadrons, airfields, commanders and aircraft that had participated in the Battle of Britain over Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
Image taken from a place of safety, behind the barrier at the public foot crossing using a telephoto lens.
Preserved steam locomotive "Battle of Britain" class 34072 257 Squadron approaching Irwell Vale on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. As the name suggests, the "Battle of Britain" class locomotives were named in tribute to RAF squadrons, airfields, commanders and aircraft that had participated in the Battle of Britain over Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
Image taken from a place of safety, behind the barrier at a public footpath overlooking the railway, using a telephoto lens.
Preserved steam locomotive 34092 City Of Wells is seen here hauling a Santa Special on The East Lancashire Railway heritage line. The train is seen on an appropriately snowy day passing the large caravan site at Burrs Country Park in Lancashire.
With her distinctive chime whistle sounding, preserved steam locomotive 70000 Britannia enters the smokey tunnel exiting Bury Station on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line.
Preserved steam locomotive Jubilee class 45690 Leander departing from Irwell Vale on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line.
Preserved steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley hard at work on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. 60007 is an A4 class locomotive, and is a sister locomotive of world speed record holder 60022 Mallard, which is currently on static display in York Railway Museum. 60007 holds the post-war speed record for a steam locomotive on the UK rail network. 60007 was named after the designer of the class Sir Nigel Gresley.
Preserved steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley departing from Bury station on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. 60007 is a sister locomotive of world speed record holder 60022 Mallard, which is currently on static display in York Railway Museum. 60007 holds the post-war speed record for a steam locomotive on the UK rail network. 60007 was named after the designer of the class Sir Nigel Gresley.
