Category: Railways

The Jacobite (24 Sep 2024)

I had to go to Fort William on the 24th, and took the chance to see The Jacobite leaving for Mallaig. Sadly it was hauled by a diesel…

Forth Bridge (08 Sep 2023)

I had always wanted to see the bridge with it’s feet hidden in mist, and I finally got my chance. This was taken from the coach heading south…

Tay Bridge (22 Oct 2016)

This was taken from the bus over the Tay on a wet and cloudy day. There’s nothing sharp in it, and I rather like the effect. Others won’t!…

Flying Scotsman (15 May 2016)

After her return to steam, Flying Scotsman paid a visit to Scotland. Along with many others I got out my long lens and stood on top of the…

Crossover, Northcliff Railway (01 Jan 2015)

There is a multi-gauge model railway in Northcliff Park.  This is a crossover on (I think) the 5” and 7¼” gauge lines. Shutter speed: 1/20s Aperture: ƒ/2.7 ISO: 700 Focal length: 4.6mm Taken: 1 January,…

Leeds City Station (24 Oct 2006)

I have enjoyed railways for many years, and had watched the redevelopment of Leeds City Station with great interest.  I moved to Fife just as they were finishing…

The Iron Road (12 Mar 2006)

I was struck by the rails vanishing into the distance, if only there had been a train coming towards me on the far set!  I hasten to add…