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alexf posted an update in the group Heritage – Standard Gauge: After going underneath 4079 Pendennis Castle, I was asked […]

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:35:32 +0100

After going underneath 4079 Pendennis Castle, I was asked if I’d also like to have a look under Large Prairie 4144 which was conveniently parked right next to the Castle. I jumped at the chance, naturally, because it would give me a chance to compare the motion of a 2-cylinder loco with the 4-cylinder version. Both use Stephenson valve gear, so…

alexf posted an update in the group Heritage – Standard Gauge: My mum always told me, "You get where water can't, […]

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:08:55 +0100

My mum always told me, “You get where water can’t, you do!”, but I prefer to think of it as, “If you don’t ask, you don’t get.” Which is a roundabout way of saying that I asked if I could have a look underneath one of the locos in the shed at Didcot today. I didn’t expect that I’d be allowed to, but to my surprise the lovely chap I asked was…

alexf posted an update: Hudswell Clarke Works No. 1026 0-6-0ST, "Sir […]

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:47:03 +0100

Hudswell Clarke Works No. 1026 0-6-0ST, “Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons No. 31”, at Didcot Railway Centre today. Recently completed its overhaul there and is running in before heading home to Fawley Hill. #feature

Phil Clarke posted an update: 60163 "Tornado" runs in to Stafford with Vintage […]

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:43:35 +0100

60163 "Tornado" runs in to Stafford with Vintage Trains' "The Shap Mountaineer", 28/3/26 #feature

Mike Ashworth posted an update: Heritage Scotrail Class 47 47765/D1643 In The Rain […]

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:42:05 +0100

Heritage Scotrail Class 47 47765/D1643 In The Rain At Rawtenstall East Lancashire Railway

https://youtu.be/sp29PZUO_Zk

Krissy Harding posted an update: Retrn south bound working of tornado on 1Z93 Carlisle […]

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:11:23 +0000

Retrn south bound working of tornado on 1Z93 Carlisle to Birmingham New Street

Taken at Willenhall

harryt posted an update: Tornado 60163. Passing through Acton Bridge, 28,03,2025 .

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:24:53 +0000

Tornado 60163. Passing through Acton Bridge, 28,03,2025 .

Peter Holton posted an update: A few more shots of the Cheshireman pasing […]

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:02:45 +0000

A few more shots of the Cheshireman pasing through Mouldsworth station this afternoon.

TrainMan LV33 posted an update: Class 86 259 carrying 9 carriages which are in […]

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:51:33 +0000

Class 86 259 carrying 9 carriages which are in order:

Blue Intercity x6

Red

Blue Intercity x2

From Carlisle to London Euston

28/3/2026

Peter Holton posted an update: #FEATURE28th March - The Cheshireman passing […]

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:35:56 +0000

#FEATURE

28th March – The Cheshireman passing through Mouldsworth hauled by Black Five 45407 “The Lancashire Fusilier”

Tony Astbury posted an update: Tornado leaving Crewe 28-03-26

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:26:51 +0000

Tornado leaving Crewe 28-03-26

John Toms posted an update:

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:16:45 +0000

Peter Pascoe posted an update: Port of Par "Judy" all steamed up to take her train […]

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:03:35 +0000

Port of Par “Judy” all steamed up to take her train from Norchard to Lydney Junction on 28 March 2026. #feature

Peter Pascoe posted an update: Railfreight Diesel 09016 & visiting steam tanker at […]

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:52:16 +0000

Railfreight Diesel 09016 & visiting steam tanker at Norchard on 28 March 2026. #feature

John Stirzaker posted an update: #featureThe middle of may day was taken visiting […]

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:49:32 +0000

#feature

The middle of may day was taken visiting the brilliant Ribble Steam Gala.

Peter Pascoe posted an update: Pannier 9681 ready to depart Lydney Junction with a […]

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:43:33 +0000

Pannier 9681 ready to depart Lydney Junction with a train for Parkend on 28 March 2026. #feature

MikeHolme posted an update: Today (28th March) we were treated to a double header […]

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:27:42 +0000

Today (28th March) we were treated to a double header of steam excursions up the West Coast mainline and returning via the Settle-Carlisle line. First up, 34067 Tangmere followed just a few minutes later by 60163 Tornado heading up to Carlisle. Returning on the S&C, Tangmere departed first, with Tornado about 90 minutes later. In very…

John Stirzaker posted an update: #featureI started the day at Warrington today, and ended […]

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:24:48 +0000

#feature

I started the day at Warrington today, and ended it at Preston. Tornedo to start, Lancashire Fusilier to finish.

John Stirzaker posted an update: https://youtu.be/Hym5xPVVBYEA little late to the party, […]

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:21:50 +0000

https://youtu.be/Hym5xPVVBYE

A little late to the party, huge Youtube error! Anyway, as I missed the perfect day to shoot Lancashire Fusilier, here is my day with Sir Nigel..

Michael Holden posted an update: A yet to be named 134 Kalahari leads 87 out of […]

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:54:59 +0000

A yet to be named 134 Kalahari leads 87 out of Caernarfon with The Snowdonian in 2025.

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