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Last day RCTS special approaches Sough Tunnel
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SD7218
Sunday 4th August 1968 marked the end of scheduled standard-gauge steam-hauled... (more)
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The Fifteen Guinea Special approaching Roby Station
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SJ4390
The very last (standard gauge) steam-hauled train promoted by British Rail ran... (more)
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The Fifteen Guinea Special approaches Blea Moor Tunnel
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SD7783
The very last (standard gauge) steam-hauled train promoted by British Rail ran... (more)
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The Fifteen Guinea Special leaves Dent Head Viaduct
by Martin Tester
for square SD7784
The very last (standard gauge) steam-hauled train promoted by British Rail ran... (more)
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Last day SLS special leaves Sough Tunnel
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SD7119
Sunday 4th August 1968 marked the end of scheduled standard-gauge steam-hauled... (more)
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Last day SLS special approaches Diggle
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SE0006
Sunday 4th August 1968 marked the end of scheduled standard-gauge steam-hauled... (more)
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Last day RCTS special approaches Wilpshire Tunnel
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SD6832
Sunday 4th August 1968 marked the end of scheduled standard-gauge steam-hauled... (more)
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The Fifteen Guinea Special heads for Carlisle behind 70013
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SD7786
The very last (standard gauge) steam-hauled train promoted by British Rail ran... (more)
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The Fifteen Guinea Special crossing Arten Gill Viaduct
by Martin Tester
for square SD7785
The very last (standard gauge) steam-hauled train promoted by British Rail ran... (more)
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Last day RCTS special entering Wilpshire Tunnel
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SD6832
Sunday 4th August 1968 marked the end of scheduled standard-gauge steam-hauled... (more)
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Last day SLS special heads for Blackburn
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SD9125
Sunday 4th August 1968 marked the end of scheduled standard-gauge steam-hauled... (more)
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Last day SLS special approaches Diggle (2)
by Martin Tester
for square SE0007
Sunday 4th August 1968 marked the end of scheduled standard-gauge steam-hauled... (more)
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Clun Castle crossing Chirk Viaduct, 1967
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SJ2837
This was one of a pair of special trains hauled by preserved locomotives to mark... (more)
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Last day SLS special crosses Lydgate Viaduct
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SD9125
Sunday 4th August 1968 marked the end of scheduled standard-gauge steam-hauled... (more)
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Special train at Crewe Station – 1963
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SJ7154
The coach is a directors' saloon, clearly being used for a tour of... (more)
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GWR locos prepare to head special train at North Road station
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SX4755
GWR locos 7325 & 6024 'King Edward 1' back down into North Road... (more)
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A UK Rail Tours special train on the East Coast Main Line
by Walter Baxter
geograph for square NU0150
This special train hauled by Class 67 DB Cargo 67007 ‘Celebrating Queen... (more)
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Return to Steam Special waits at Hereford Station, 1971
by Martin Tester
for square SO5140
Saturday 2nd October 1971 was a momentous day for steam enthusiasts - it's... (more)
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The Fifteen Guinea Special passing Spring Vale
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SD6921
Sunday 11 August 1968 saw the last operation of main line steam by British... (more)
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The Fifteen Guinea Special passing Entwistle
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SD7217
Sunday 11 August 1968 saw the last operation of main line steam by British... (more)
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Hereford Station from the north, with steam special (A4 SNG)
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SO5140
Hereford Railway Station from the north. Ready to leave is A4 Pacific 4498 Sir... (more)
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Tornado heads The Easterling
by Tiger
geograph for square TL4760
No 60163 Tornado brings its Bank Holiday special train from London King's... (more)
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Return to Steam Special tackles Patchway Bank, 1971
by Martin Tester
geograph for square ST6081
Saturday 2nd October 1971 was a momentous day for steam enthusiasts. The day... (more)
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The Fifteen Guinea Special in Olive Mount Cutting – 1968
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SJ3990
This was the very last standard gauge steam passenger train operated by British... (more)
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The Kyle Train
by Richard Sutcliffe
geograph for square NJ9306
On a snowy day, British Rail Class 47 (47273) hauls a special train from... (more)
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The Easterling passing Chesterton
by Tiger
geograph for square TL4760
German Rail (DB) Class 66 diesel locomotive 66 128 trails at the rear as the... (more)
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Aintree Central Station – 1967
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SJ3697
The size of the station, with 4 platforms suggests a busy line, but in practice... (more)
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46520 passing St Michael's Station – 1967
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SJ3686
By this time services were restricted to the local diesel service from Central... (more)
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46520 at Liverpool Central Station – 1967 – 2
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SJ3490
Looking away from the buffer stops. By this time passenger services into the... (more)
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46520 at Liverpool Central Station – 1967 – 1
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SJ3490
Looking towards the concourse and offices. By this time passenger services into... (more)
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Only a week to go
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SD7217
On Sunday 4 August 1968 a number of privately organised railtours ran to signal... (more)
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47487 at Otterspool loop – 1964
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SJ3885
Otterspool loop consisted of a pair of long sidings where freight trains could... (more)
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Railway just north of Aberdeen station
by Richard Sutcliffe
geograph for square NJ9306
On a snowy day, British Rail Class 47 (47273) hauls a special train from... (more)
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Newport Station from the east, with steam special (A4 SNG)
by Martin Tester
geograph for square ST3088
Newport Railway Station from the east. Being prepared for departure is A4... (more)
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Runpast at Abergavenny Station (2), 1981
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SO3013
GWR 4930 'Hagley Hall', at the head of the northbound 'Welsh... (more)
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Runpast at Abergavenny Station (1), 1981
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SO3013
GWR 4930 'Hagley Hall', at the head of the northbound 'Welsh... (more)
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Cotswold Venturer at Norton
by Chris Allen
geograph for square SO8751
A special steam hauled excursion from Paddington to Worcester. The locomotive is... (more)
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Cotswold Venturer at Norton
by Chris Allen
for square SO8751
A special steam hauled excursion from Paddington to Worcester. The locomotive is... (more)
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46520 at Liverpool Central Station – 1967 – 3
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SJ3590
By this time passenger services into the station were limited to the local... (more)
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Clun Castle climbing Gresford Bank, 1967
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SJ3455
Heading the return working of the 'Zulu' special between London and... (more)
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'King George V' heads north at Stokewood level crossing, Stokesay
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SO4381
KGV is heading the ‘Great Western Returns’ railtour on its way to Shrewsbury.... (more)
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Cheshire Rambler Railtour – Northenden station
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SJ8389
The locomotive is running round its train. The line is still open to passenger... (more)
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Photostop at Abergavenny Station, 1981
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SO3013
GWR 4930 'Hagley Hall' and the 'Welsh Marches Express' wait... (more)
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Steam railtour crosses the Weaver Viaduct, Northwich, 1979
by Martin Tester
for square SJ6573
Merchant Navy class 35028 'Clan Line' heads the 'Strongbow... (more)
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Steam railtour crosses the River Weaver, Northwich, 1979
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SJ6573
Merchant Navy class 35028 'Clan Line' heads the 'Strongbow... (more)
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'King George V' & railtour pass Stokesay Castle
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SO4381
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'King George V' & railtour pass Stokesay level crossing
by Martin Tester
geograph for square SO4381
Having photographed the 'Great Western Returns' railtour on its way to... (more)
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An historic occasion – 10 June 1972
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SU5298
This was the very first steam-hauled train to run on British Railways following... (more)
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Running round at Buckfastleigh Station – 1970 (2)
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SX7466
Taken on the occasion of a Locomotive Club of Great Britain railtour from... (more)
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Cheshire Rambler Railtour – Kidsgrove Junction
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SJ8354
At the east end of the station ex-LMS 4F 44548 makes its way to the crossover on... (more)
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