Returning to mainline use after almost 23 years, Nemesis Rail’s 47701 passes Queen Adelaide, having negotiated Ely North Junction on 24/08/26 with the 6L47 Barrington Unloading Pad to March Whitemoor Yard. The 1966-built Brush veteran was on hire to Hanson & Hall for this trip. – at Ely, England

A fifth and final image from 13th August. Following the failure of 37703 just north of Britannia Crossing, 37275 was dispatched light loco from Paignton to rescue. The pair are seen crossing the stunning Hookhills Viaduct working the 17:15 from Kingswear to Paignton Queens Park.

English Electric Riviera. A fabulous day chasing the Paignton & Dartmouth Railway Class 37s on 13th August, making good use of the prolonged absence of steam traction. 37275 is seen at Saltern Cove and Goodrington Sands, then 37703 at Goodrington Sands and Kingswear.

As today is #WorldPhotographyDay I thought it'd be remiss if I didn't post something to mark the occasion (albeit am a little late to the party!) 47749 'City of Truro' stands in Melton Mowbray Up Sidings, 9th Oct 2024. Photo taken from a position of safety with subject inactive.

Former GWML acquaintance 57601 'Windsor Castle' heads north across Cockwood Harbour, Devon with the return 1Z69 17:52 Paignton to Birmingham International Northern Belle on 13th August 2026. 57314 'Conwy Castle' is out of sight on the rear of the train. – at Starcross, England

What a terrific day in the English Riviera! 🙌🏻 – at Stoke Orchard, England

My small contribution to today's milestone, the 50th anniversary of these fine machines first arriving on UK shores. 56090 approaches a snow-dusted Kirby Bellars on 10/01/25, working 6Z42 Whitemoor Yard to Bradwell Up Sidings with a short rake of loaded Land Recovery JNA wagons. – at Melton Mowbray, England

Drawing the attention of three women chilling by the banks of the River Ouse, 37025 ‘Inverness TMD’ ambles across Scarborough Bridge, York on 25/7/25 on the rear of the 1Z42 Scarborough to Dundee, the return leg of ‘The Yorvik Discovery’ SRPS charter led once again by 50050.

37025 ‘Inverness TMD’ powers away from York on 25/7/26 with the 1Z40 Dundee to Scarborough; ‘The Yorvik Discovery’ SRPS charter operated by Locomotive Services Ltd. 50050 ‘Fearless’ had led the train from Dundee to York via Kirkcaldy, Inverkeithing, Edinburgh and Newcastle.

Great to see this fine machine back in action today 🔥🔥 @SRPSDieselGroup – at Ganton, England

60028 romps through Rearsby on 17th July 2026 with the 6D23 15:33 Wembley Reception Sidings to Derby Chaddesden Sidings empty JNAs. @DCRailOfficial @CappaghGroup – at Rearsby, England

58023 'Leicester Depot' is seen gracing its place of birth at Doncaster Works on Saturday 20th June 2026, during the site's celebration event. The 'bone' was built here by BREL in 1984 and entered traffic in December of that year. – at England, United Kingdom

56049 'Robin of Templecombe' screams into Arley with a service from Kidderminster, having just been signal checked during the Severn Valley Railway's Spring diesel gala last month. @ColasRailUK @svrofficialsite – at England, United Kingdom

20205 disrupts the morning peace at Thurmaston (near Leicester) this morning hauling Flying Scotsman to Bury from Ruddington 🔥🔥 youtu.be/VCHHvSHMKqM?si=Oqul… – at East Midlands, England

Gridlocked on the M1... – at Nottingham, England

60026 'Helvellyn' romps away from Derby as it passes Wilmorton on 24th April 2026 working the 6L92 Chaddesden Sidings to King's Lynn Up TC empty JNAs. 60026 was, briefly, pressed into use on hire to DC Rail from GBRf whilst long-term hire loco 60095 was at Toton for maintenance. – at East Midlands, England

Newly named 60063 'Robert Leech' stands in the freshly laid sidings at Longport on 12/05/26 having arrived from Toton. This was its public unveiling in original BR triple grey colours, with the logo of new owner ESH Rail Services on the bodyside. All photos taken with permission. – at England, United Kingdom

56103 stands under the ever impressive roof at London King's Cross on 26/04/26 having arrived with the 1Z60 from Bristol TM. This was the return leg of the Branch Line Society's 'Paxman Quarrier' railtour, which had visited the Tytherington branch and also featured 60099 & 57306. – at England, United Kingdom