Rothesay Pier: The paddle steamer Jupiter, built on the Clyde by Fairfield, Govan, for the Caledonian Steam Packet Co in 1937. The ship is seen here heading out of Rothesay on 25 September 1955 and will soon turn sharply to starboard making for Wemyss Bay.

Rose Grove Shed: A rubble strewn Rose Grove shed yard on 25 September 1960, with ex-LYR 0-6-0 52445 amongst the residents. The locomotive was withdrawn from here two months later and cut up at Horwich Works in January 1961. Rose Grove itself was officially closed in August 1968.

Lostock Hall: The scene inside Lostock Hall steam shed during a visit on 25 September 1960. Stabled centre stage is Stanier 2-6-0 42960. [Ref query 18 January 2018]

Rose Grove Shed: Ex L&Y 0-6-0 52445 of 1906 stands out of use alongside Rose Grove shed in September 1960. Official withdrawal came two months later, followed by cutting up at Horwich Works in January 1961.

Accrington Shed: Shed scene at Accrington (24A) on 25 September 1960 looking east with Charter Street on the right. The shed was located on the East Lancs between the stations of Church & Oswaldtwistle (behind camera) and Accrington. Closed to steam in March 1961, the shed saw some further use as a DMU servicing depot. It was eventually demolished in the 1970s and housing now occupies the site.

Horwich Works: Scene in the yard at Horwich Works on 25 September 1960. Visiting locomotives include Fowler 4F 0-6-0 no 44482 of Barrow Hill, Crab 2-6-0 no 42761 of Saltley. Standing alongside is ex-LYR Class 23 no 11304, one of the departmental 0-6-0STs used within the works at that time.

Lower Darwen Shed: The shed yard at Lower Darwen on the south side of Blackburn in September 1960. Fowler 7F 0-8-0 no 49618 stands just outside the entrance.

Lower Darwen Shed: Ex-LMS Fowler 7F 0-8-0 no 49618 stands in the shed yard at 24D Lower Darwen on 25 September 1960. The locomotive was eventually withdrawn from Agecroft shed in October the following year and cut up at the Central Wagon Co, Ince, Wigan, a month later.

Bolton MPD: Stanier 3MT 2-6-2T no 40110 alongside Bolton shed, thought to have been photographed during a visit on 25 September 1960. View is south east, with Bee Hive Mill in the background.

Lower Darwen Shed: Fowler 7F 0-8-0 no 49618 stands in the shed yard at 24D Lower Darwen in September 1960.

Horwich Works: Part of the works yard at Horwich in September 1960, featuring Aspinall ex-LYR Class 23 no 11305, one of the departmental 0-6-0ST works locomotives. See image [[36059]]

Horwich Works: Scene at the former Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway's Horwich Works in September 1960. The last locomotive overhaul was carried out at Horwich in 1964.

Horwich Works: The works yard at Horwich on 25 September 1960 with an Ivatt 4MT 2-6-0 amongst the locomotives present, probably ex-works.

Horwich Works: Aspinall ex-LYR Class 23 no 11304 is one of the departmental 0-6-0STs used within Horwich Works, seen here with several contemporaries in the works yard in September 1960.

Lostock Hall: Stanier 2-6-4T no 42634 receiving attention in the shed yard at Lostock Hall on 25 September 1960. Classmate 42434 stands on the left with Fairburn 42286 at the rear of the group.

Rose Grove Shed: Skipton based Fowler 4F 0-6-0 no 44041 standing alongside Rose Grove shed on 25 September 1960.

Horwich Works: Ex-L&Y 0-6-0 no 52139 stands in line for the cutter's torch in the sidings alongside Horwich Works in September 1960.

Kipps Shed: J35 0-6-0 no 64472 stands on Kipps shed, Coatbridge, in September 1961.

Parkhead Shed: J37 0-6-0 64588 photographed on Parkhead shed in September 1961.

Coatbridge Sunnyside: An ex-WD Austerity 2-8-0 runs tender first through Coatbridge Sunnyside in September 1961 heading for Kipps shed.

Dalry Road Shed: A late September afternoon at 64C Dalry Road shed in 1961 looking east towards the back of the coaling stage see image [[27595]]. The locomotive is McIntosh ex-Caledonian 0-4-4T no 55124, officially withdrawn by BR that same month. Final disposal took place at Arnott Young, Troon, some 2 years later.

Kipps Shed: Reid J35 0-6-0 no 64507 stands in the shed yard at Kipps in September 1961.

Kipps Shed: Modified class J36 no 65285 stands in the shed yard at Kipps on 25 September 1961. This was one of the locomotives with a cut down chimney and cab to cope with restricted clearance on the Gartsherrie branch.

Kipps Shed: Gresley V3 2-6-2T no 67648 stands on 65E Kipps shed, Coatbridge, in September 1961.

Eastleigh Shed: Withdrawn locomotives lined up alongside Eastleigh shed on 25 September 1963. Nearest the camera is Maunsell W Class 2-6-4T 31916, which had been withdrawn from here two months earlier.

Eastleigh Shed: Beattie 2-4-0 Well Tank no 30586 in the disposal sidings at Eastleigh in September 1963. The 1875 locomotive spent its entire BR life working in Cornwall, including the Wenford Bridge mineral line, before being finally withdrawn from Wadebridge shed at the end of 1962. 30586 was cut up at Eastleigh Works in March 1964. See image [[40106]]

Eastleigh Shed: Locomotives awaiting disposal in the sidings at Eastleigh in September 1963. Centre stage is one of the five large Urie H16 Pacific tanks, no 30516, built for the LSWR in 1921/2. These so-called Green Tanks were used for hauling heavy cross-London transfer freights from Feltham yard. All five were withdrawn from Feltham shed in 1962 see image [[41498]].

Eastleigh Shed: Withdrawn S15 4-6-0 no 30500 photographed on Eastleigh shed in September 1963, a month before cutting up in the nearby works.

Eastleigh Shed: One of the distinctive Bulleid Q1 0-6-0s, no 33020, stands at the end of a line of locomotives in the shed yard at Eastleigh on 25 September 1963. This example survived until January 1966 when it was finally withdrawn by BR from Guildford shed.

Eastleigh Shed: A lineup of steam locomotives awaiting disposal at Eastleigh in September 1963 includes Drummond ex-LSWR '700' class no 30368. Built by Dubs & Co at their Polmadie works in 1897, the 0-6-0 had been withdrawn from 70D Basingstoke at the end of 1962. It was eventually cut up at Eastleigh in December 1963.

Eastleigh Shed: Adams B4 0-4-0T no 30102 photographed on shed at 71A Eastleigh in September 1963, the year it was officially withdrawn by BR. The B4, which had spent almost its entire working life in Southampton Docks, became one of a number of withdrawn locomotives acquired by Butlins for use as static displays at various holiday camps. This example was later sold on to the Bressingham steam museum, where it is now on permanent display.

Southampton Central: Bulleid unrebuilt West Country Pacific no 34018 Axminster about to leave Southampton Central on 25 September 1963 with the 12.2pm to Bournemouth.

Eastleigh Shed: Maunsell 'N' class 2-6-0 31820 in the sidings alongside Eastleigh shed 'awaiting disposal' on 25 September 1963, having been withdrawn from Guildford (70C) earlier that month. Standing in front of 31820 is one of the Urie H16 Pacific tanks, no 30520, which had been withdrawn from Feltham (70B) in November 1962. See image [[41498]]

Southampton Central: Bulleid West Country Pacific no 34009 Lyme Regis stands ready to leave Southampton Central in 1963 with the 9.30 am Waterloo - Bournemouth West. The cranes of Southampton Docks stand in the background.

Reading: 6825 Llanvair Grange looking ready for the road. Photograph taken in the yard at Reading (ex-GWR) shed on 25 September 1963.

Eastleigh Shed: A line of locomotives in the sidings alongside Eastleigh shed on 25 September 1963 includes 'U' class 2-6-0 no 31638.

Eastleigh Shed: Stored awaiting disposal at Eastleigh in September 1963 is Maunsell 'N' class 2-6-0 no 31403. Withdrawn from Brighton shed 3 months earlier, the locomotive was cut up here during October that year.

Southampton Central: The 10.30am Waterloo - Bournemouth West/Wemouth service runs into Southampton Central on 25 September 1963. The locomotive in charge is Bulleid 'Merchant Navy' Pacific no 35020 Bibby Line.

Eastleigh Shed: Locomotives awaiting disposal at Eastleigh in the autumn of 1963 include Billinton E4 0-6-2 Radial tank 32557 of 1901. Withdrawn from Nine Elms at the end of 1962 it was cut up here shortly after the photograph was taken. Beyond is Urie S15 4-6-0 30515, which ended its operational days at Feltham in July that year. Disposal took place here the following January.

Southampton Central: Bulleid Merchant Navy Pacific no 35008 Orient Line, photographed shortly after arrival at Southampton Central on 25 September 1963 at the head of an up parcels train.

Eastleigh Shed: SR 'Terrier' 0-6-0T no 32640 stored in the sidings alongside Eastleigh shed on 25 September 1963, some 4 months after withdrawal from 75A Brighton.

Eastleigh Shed: Amongst the locomotives awaiting disposal at Eastleigh in September 1963 is Wainwright 'H' class 0-4-4T 31308 of 1906, withdrawn from Tunbridge Wells West at the end of 1962. Cutting up in the nearby works took place in November 1963.

Eastleigh Shed: Withdrawn S15 4-6-0 30826 in the sidings at Eastleigh on 25 September 1963.

Eastleigh Shed: BR Standard class 4 2-6-4T no 80015 stands in line in the shed yard at Eastleigh in September 1963.

Eastleigh Shed: Withdrawn BR southern region steam locomotives in the sidings at Eastleigh on 25 September 1963. In the centre is K class 2-6-0 no 32353, withdrawn from Three Bridges shed at the end of 1962 and cut up in the nearby works here in December 1963.

Eastleigh Shed: S15 4-6-0 30511 photographed on Eastleigh shed on 25 September 1963 in a line of redundant steam locomotives 'stored awaiting disposal'. The S15 had been withdrawn from Feltham two months earlier and was cut up in the nearby works during the following January.

Eastleigh Shed: Two withdrawn veterans of Southampton Docks stand in a siding alongside Eastleigh shed in 1963. Adams B4 0-4-0T no 30089 was disposed of through the nearby works the following year, although USA 0-6-0T no 30065 fared better, being purchased for private preservation. The latter is now a resident on the Kent and East Sussex Railway.

Eastleigh Shed: A lineup of stored locomotives on Eastleigh shed in September 1963 includes ex-LBSCR 'K' class 2-6-0 no 32345.

Reading Shed: 6924 Grantley Hall stabled inside the main shed at Reading (81D) on 25 September 1963 [Ref query 2922].

Eastleigh Shed: Maunsell Schools class 4-4-0 30936 Cranleigh awaiting disposal in the sidings at Eastleigh in September 1963. Withdrawn from Nine Elms at the end of 1962 it was cut up at the nearby works the following month.

Eastleigh Shed: Part of the shed yard at Eastleigh in September 1963 with 'stored' steam locomotives awaiting disposal. Featured here are USA 0-6-0T no 30065, which had spent its life in Southampton Docks, from where it had been withdrawn in October 1962. Alongside is Adams B4 0-4-0T no 30089, which had ended its operational days at Guildford the previous March.

Eastleigh Shed: A lineup of redundant steam locomotives in the sidings at Eastleigh in September 1963, featuring Urie class H16 4-6-2T no 30520, withdrawn from Feltham the previous November and cut up in the nearby works a month after the photograph was taken. See image [[41498]]

Eastleigh Shed: Bulleid West Country Pacific no 34091 Weymouth prepared for a change in the weather at Eastleigh in September 1963.

Eastleigh Shed: Ex-LSWR Drummond '700' class 0-6-0 30346 awaiting its fate alongside Eastleigh shed in September 1963. Built by Dubs & Co in 1897, the locomotive had been withdrawn from Feltham the previous February and was cut up at Eastleigh Works a month after the photograph was taken.

Reading (ex-GWR): Collett ex-GWR Grange class 4-6-0 no 6861 Crynant Grange stands on Reading shed on 25 September 1963.

Carlisle: Ivatt class 2MT 41264 of Upperby shed with Edge Hill Black 5 45307 standing with a train at Carlisle platform 4 on Saturday 25 September 1965. Details of the particular working are not known.

Galashiels [1st]: D3878 with coachng stock alongside the platform at Galashiels on 25 September 1966 during the filming of Flash the Sheep Dog see image [[55892]].

Galashiels [1st]: Filming underway on the station forecourt at Galashiels on 25 September 1966 during the making of Flash the Sheep Dog. The film was based on the book by Kathleen Fidler.

Carlisle: The 1.35pm Blackpool North - Glasgow Central, via Kilmarnock and Paisley Gilmour Street, awaits its departure time at Carlisle platform 1 in September 1967. In charge is Britannia Pacific no 70024 Vulcan. The locomotive had less than 3 months of operational service remaining and was withdrawn from Kingmoor shed in late December that year.

Eamont Bridge Junction: An unidentified Brush Type 4 takes a northbound west coast main line express past the site of Eamont Bridge Junction on the approach to Penrith in September 1967.

Eamont Bridge Junction: Black 5 no 45212 heading north with a special at Eamont Bridge Junction, just south of Penrith station, in September 1967. The photograph is taken from the trackbed of the former link to Redhills Junction and the Keswick line.

Eamont Bridge Junction: A northbound Brush Type 4 passes Eamont Bridge Junction in September 1967 with an Edinburgh/Glasgow train.

Eamont Bridge Junction: The 1516 Carnforth - Carlisle DMU passes the former Eamont Bridge Junction, just south of Penrith, in September 1967. The trackbed on the right is the remains of the south to west link from the Lancaster and Carlisle at Eamont Bridge Junction to the Cockermouth, Keswick & Penrith at Redhills Junction, put in by the North Eastern Railway in 1866 to provide through running between the east and west coasts via the Stainmore line. The link was closed in 1936.

Eamont Bridge Junction: A northbound train speeds past Eamont Bridge Junction on the West Coast Main Line in September 1967 hauled by an EE Type 4 locomotive .

Eamont Bridge Junction: Brush Type 4 D1856 brings the up Royal Scot through the loops at Eamont Bridge in September 1967, passing the site of the former junction for the Keswick/Workington line.

Eamont Bridge Junction: EE Type 4 no D335 heads north approaching Penrith at Eamont Bridge Junction in September 1967 hauling a partially-fitted mineral train.

Eamont Bridge Junction: Britannia Pacific 70021 (formerly Morning Star) heads north past Eamont Bridge Junction, approaching Penrith, with a parcels train in September 1967. The locomotive was withdrawn from Kingmoor shed 3 months later and cut up at Wards, Inverkeithing, in April 1968.

Eamont Bridge Junction: 70023 Venus takes a northbound special past the loops at Eamont Bridge Junction (the former direct link to the Keswick line) south of Penrith station in September 1967.

Ardleigh: One of Stratford works characteristically painted Class 47 locomotives approaches Ardleigh level crossing at speed with a Norwich-Liverpool Street working on 25th September 1977.

Dundee: 47160 calls at Dundee in September 1981 with an Aberdeen - Birmingham train.

Partick Central: Looking west towards Partick Central in 1981. The station building sits above track level on Benalder Streeet and the River Kelvin is on the left.

Dundee: View back towards the main station from the south end of platform 1 at Dundee in September 1981. 47119 waits in the bay with a Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street service while 47160 calls at platform 1 with an Aberdeen - Birmingham train.

Maryhill Park: Looking west over the site of the former station at Maryhill Park and its modern day replacement, now served by the regular Queen Street - Anniesland service. My great-grandfather, Mark T Graham, was Station Master here for some time.

Kirklee: Remains of Kirklee station in 1981, J. J. Burnet - Architect.

Dalmuir Riverside: GWR 14t wagon at Arnott Young, Dalmuir for breaking. Wagon number 80194 has DW prefix.

Dundee: Looking out from the buffer stops along bay platforms 2 & 3 at Dundee on 25 September 1981, with some non-standard arrangements in place. On the left 47119 is standing in for the usual type 2 locomotive on a train to Glasgow Queen Street, while on the right railcar SC55007 has been substituted for the leading unit of a class 101 DMU on a service from Edinburgh Waverley. The upper section of Dundee West signal box can be seen in the background.

Dalmuir Riverside: 20T brake van No. B951680 at Arnott Young Dalmuir on 25-9-1981 for breaking up.

Dalmuir Riverside: 12T ventilated van Wolverton 1958 No. B777738 Lot No. 3086 at Arnott Young Dalmuir on 25-9-1981 for breaking up.

Maryhill Central Junction: Lanarkshire and Dumbartonshire Railway viaduct over the Kelvin looking south from Maryhill Central Junction.

Inverness: The Scottish Steam Railtours Group Raven's Rock Express stands at Inverness on 25 September 1982. LMS 5025 is preparing to take the special to Kyle of Lochalsh

Achnasheen: 5025 replenishing its tender from the River Bran at Achnasheen on 25 September 1982. The locomotive was in the process of taking the 1125 ex-Inverness Raven's Rock Express special on to to Kyle of Lochalsh.

Garve: 26024 running into Garve with a train from Kyle of Lochalsh on 25 September 1982 crossing LMS Black 5 no 5025 standing behind the camera.

Achnasheen: 5025 taking water at Achnasheen before continuing to Kyle of Lochalsh.

Achnasheen: Black 5 5025 on the bridge over the River Bran just west of the platform at Achnasheen, where it paused to take on water on Saturday 25 September 1982. The locomotive was hauling the Scottish Steam Railtours Group 'Raven's Rock Express' from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh. The special was advertised as 'The first public steam-hauled run to Kyle after an absence of 20 years'.

Achnasheen: 5025 takes water at Achnasheen en route from Inverness to Kyle.

Inverness: LMS 5025 with Kyle train at Inverness.

Kyle of Lochalsh: LMS 5025 prepares for the return journey to Aviemore, running 'light engine'.

Achnasheen: On Saturday 25 September 1982 the Scottish Steam Railtours Group Raven's Rock Express ran from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh. The special was advertised as 'The first public steam-hauled run to Kyle after an absence of 20 years'. 5025 is seen here on the bridge over the River Bran at Achnasheen, where it paused to take on water. 37184 hauled the special on the return journey to Inverness.

Garve: 26024 arrives at Garve with a Kyle - Inverness train on 25 September 1982. Waiting to head west is Black 5 no 5025 with the Scottish Steam Railtours Group Raven's Rock Express.

Kyle of Lochalsh: LMS 5025 taking water at Kyle of Lochalsh 25 September 1982 standing alongside 37184 which took the train back to Inverness.

Inverness Goods: 27025 in the Inverness station sidings (the goods just south of the station, now a Morrison's Supermarket). 25 September 1982.

Garve: The Raven's Rock Express stands at Garve on 25 September 1982 behind 5025. The special, organised by The Scottish Steam Railtours Group, was on its way from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh. [Ref query 35482]

Garve: Waiting to head west is Black 5 no 5025 during a photostop at Garve with the Raven's Rock Express on 25 September 1982. The special, organised by the Scottish Steam Railtours Group, was on its way from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh. The load on the station footbridge does look a little worrying.

Kyle of Lochalsh: LMS 5025, 37.184 and 26.043 at the north end of Kyle of Lochalsh station on 25 September 1982. The 37 returned the special to Inverness.

River Bran Viaduct: View west from a window of the Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh Raven's Rock Express shortly after passing through Lochluichart station on 25 September 1982. Black 5 no 5025 is at the head of the train see image [[48908]] [Ref query 6932].

Stirling: Stirling station was a terminal for Motorail services to a variety of destinations over the years to 1989, including Kensington Olympia, Cambridge, Bristol, Brockenhurst, Dover and Newton Abbot. By 1985, only a London Euston service remained. This is pictured at Stirling on 25th September that year awaiting departure at 11.30, double-headed by 25199 and 27207. The high end cars loaded at the other end of the train suggested a certain wealthy clientele and I imagine the gentleman making himself known to the driver is politely asking for restraint on the curves of the WCML lest his beloved Bentley fly off its open wagon.

Tyndrum Lower: Ex-Oban oil heads south, here seen west of Tyndrum Lower in 1991.

Millerhill Marshalling Yard [North]: EWS 60053 heads north out of Millerhill yard with coal empties in September 1999.

Aviemore Speyside: Brush Type 2 no 31327 stands on the turntable road at Aviemore in September 2004. In the background BR Standard Tank 80105 is approaching from the north past the Strathspey Railway station with a train from Broomhill.

Aviemore: A northbound parcels train halted at the north end of Aviemore station on 25 September 2004 behind EWS 67024.

Aviemore: Strathspey Railway 31327 at Aviemore in September 2004.

Williton: BR 2-6-4T no 80136 standing at Williton on the West Somerset Railway on 25 September 2004 waiting to cross 5553.

Aviemore Speyside: The Strathspey Railway turntable stands in the foreground in this view north at Aviemore in September 2004 with Brush Type 2 31327 (D5862) stabled just beyond. The SRS station and footbridge are visible in the right background. On the left BR Standard tank 80105 is approaching its destination with a morning train from Broomhill.

Aviemore: An Inverness bound parcels train held at the north end of Aviemore station under a heavy sky on 25 September 2004. EWS 67024 is the locomotive in charge.

Williton: GWR 2-6-2T 5553 running into Williton Station from the east on 25 September 2004.

Clachnaharry Swing Bridge: About to pass the open Clachnaharry swing bridge, with the signal box in the background, in a boat on the Caledonian Canal on 23 September 2005.

Glenfinnan: The signal box at Glenfinnan station, looking east in September 2005.

Glenfinnan: Looking east from the bay at Glenfinnan on 25 September 2005. In the background 37197 Loch Laidon is heading for Fort William with The Royal Scotsman.

Glenfinnan: 'The Royal Scotsman' runs east through Glenfinnan station on 25 September 2005 on its way back from Mallaig to Fort William. The locomotive is WCRC 37197 Loch Laidon.

Banavie Swing Bridge: A wet and grey morning at Banavie on 25 September 2005 as a steam excursion pauses at the station before crossing the swing bridge en route to Mallaig.

Banavie Swing Bridge: 45407 takes The Jacobite excursion to Mallaig over Banavie swing bridge in September 2005.

Banavie: The Jacobite crossing the swing bridge into Banavie station on 25 September 2005 on its way back from Mallaig to Fort William.

Banavie: 45407 brings The Jacobite east through Banavie station on 25 September 2005 on its way back to Fort William.

Glenfinnan: Rear locomotive of The Royal Scotsman eastbound through Glenfinnan in September 2005

Glenfinnan: Interior of Glenfinnan station museum, 2005.

Glenfinnan: The Royal Scotsman enters Glenfinnan station from the west on 25 September 2005 behind WCRC 37197 Loch Laidon.

Greskine Signal Box: Less CO2 approaches Greskine from the south.

Greskine Signal Box: Coal imported through Hunterston heads south from Greskine.

Greskine Signal Box: Departmental traffic passing Greskine heading north.

Gartcosh: A Falkirk Grahamston - Glasgow Queen Street service westbound, seen shortly after leaving Gartcosh station on 25 September 2007. [Ref query 19 June 2018]

National Railway Museum York: 4472 Flying Scotsman (honest) in the workshops at the National Railway Museum, York, in September 2007. See image [[4383]]

National Railway Museum York: On 25 September 2007 the replica Rocket rests at the NRM, York... apparently having just rescued a failed class 47 diesel locomotive. See image [[30801]]

Gartcosh: A Falkirk Grahamston - Glasgow Queen Street service stands at Gartcosh station on 25 September 2007. See image [[2698]]

Gartcosh: Scene just west of Gartcosh station on 25 September showing part of the current housing boom in the area. The train is a Falkirk Grahamston - Glasgow Queen Street service.

Gartcosh: A train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Street via Cumbernauld comes off the curve on the eastern approach to Gartcosh station on 25 September 2007. In the background is Gartcosh Junction, where the freight line to Coatbridge Central turns south away from the Cumbernauld route. The buildings of Airdrie and Coatbridge form the horizon.

Garnqueen North Junction: A Falkirk Grahamston - Glasgow Queen Street service approaching Garnqueen North Junction on 25 September 2007.

Abington: Northbound Tesco containers at Abington.

Heatherbell Level Crossing: A Motherwell - Cumbernauld service runs over Heatherbell level crossing on 25 September 2007 on its way from Gartsherrie South to Garnqueen North Junction. In the right background stand chimneys of the former Gartliston fireclay works, whose products once lined kilns and furnaces in the Coatbridge area and beyond.

Heatherbell Level Crossing: View north at Heatherbell level crossing between Gartsherrie South and Garnqueen North Junctions on 25 September 2007. Warning klaxons are sounding and lights flashing as ScotRail 156500 approaches at speed with a Motherwell - Cumbernauld service.

Cook: This is Cook in the middle of the Nullarbor with the eastbound Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide and Sydney on 25th September 2008. A well named location - step out of the aircon into 30-odd degrees. An abandoned railway town, the population varies from 2 to 4, apparently. The train consists of 23 stainless steel cars and three car carrier wagons.

Cook: A picture to warm you up on a cold day. The Indian Pacific, bound for Sidney, pauses at the abandoned railway town of Cook in the middle of the Nullarbor Plain in 30+ degree heat on 25/09/08.

Murina: A view from a train Murina 'station' in the Nullarbor on 25 September 2008. A passenger disembarks, puts his 'swag' (a suitcase and a laptop) into the back of the vehicle, then speeds off in a cloud of dust. Not an intensive service here - two trains each way per week.

Culross [2nd]: EWS 66103 with a UK Railtours excursion from London Kings Cross pictured approaching Culross on 25 September with Longannet Power Station in the background.

Arbroath: New ScotRail livery sported by 170 434 at Abroath on 25 September 2008.

Forrest: This is the 'station' at Forrest, Western Australia, in the Nullarbor, photographed during a stop of the Indian Pacific on 25th September 2008. Not much here - except a full-length sealed aircraft runway built for the cross - continent air services when aircraft had a lesser range than now.

Croxley: Scene on the Watford branch of the Metropolitan line on 25 September 2008 as a train crosses the Grand Union canal between Watford and Croxley.

Clackmannan and Kennet: UK Railtours special from Kings Cross passing Clackmannan on 25 September 2008.

Croxley Green: Despite the fact that Croxley Green station is closed, there is still a sign (of sorts).

Lancaster [1st]: The view out from the rear of the original terminus of the Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway, only used as such from 1840 to 1849. The old trackbed area is now occupied by relatively modern hospital buildings. Of interest is what appears to be a stable block, possibly associated with the railway station but also probably used after that time when the station building became a private home. The old station was given to the Lancaster Infirmary as a Nurses' Home in 1924. This view looks south and the goods yard that survived the station closure until the 1960s was just beyond the far buildings. The stables building fronts onto the A6 main road immediately south of the city centre. Photo taken with the kind permission of the Morecambe Bay Hospital Trust Estates Department.

Aberdeen: Class 47 no D1916 on the Compass railtour in Platform 6 at Aberdeen on 25 September 2009.

Aberdeen: 66016 on the south end of the Compass Tours excursion waiting to head back to Crewe on 25 September 2009. Electical supply for the stock was provided by Class 47 D1916 on the other end of the train.

Aberdeen: 66016 pays a brief visit (about 35 minutes) to Aberdeen on 25 September 2009. It is seen at the head of the Compass railtour awaiting to depart on the return trip to Crewe.

Aberdeen: A Compass tours charter train from Crewe stands in platform 6 at Aberdeen station on 25 September 2009. Two-tone green class 47 no D1916 remains on the train as 66016 runs back through platform 7 in readiness to take the tour back south. There should have been two Class 47s involved but one had disgraced itself at Lancaster on the outward journey and D1916 had hauled the train (13 coaches and the dead Class 47) over Shap to Carlisle where the failure was removed and replaced by 66016.

Craiginches Yard: 66412 in Malcolm livery in Craiginches Yard, Aberdeen, on 25 September 2009, having arrived with a container service from Mossend. At the time, 66412 was being operated by DRS however it is now working for Freightliner.

Lancaster [1st]: The rear of Lancaster Greaves station building and probably the point where the tracks from Preston would have terminated. Former stable block still standing to the right but modern hospital buildings occupying much of the old track area. Because the railway was only here for a short period in the 1840s information is limited but the current occupiers of the building would be interested in any information about its history. Photo by kind permission of Morecambe Bay Hospital Trust Estates Department.

Aberdeen: Turbostar 170452 waits in platform 3 Aberdeen before forming the 1637 hrs service to Glasgow Queen Street on 25 September 2009.

Lancaster [1st]: The imposing frontage of Lancaster's first station, a Grade 2 listed building is unfortunately obscured by two leilandi trees in the front garden. After Lancaster Castle station opened this became a private house and then later part of the hospital. Photo by kind permission of Morecambe Bay Hospital Trust Estates Department.

Ferryhill Junction: 158727 travels towards Ferryhill on an ecs movement on 25 September, bypassing a 13 coach charter train waiting for a platform at Aberdeen. The Wellington Suspension bridge over the River Dee can be seen on the left.

Kinnaber Junction: Taken from a northbound train on 25 September 2009 looking south back over the site of Kinnaber Junction with the former Strathmore route formation in the low scrub on the right. Compare with John Robin's shot from a southbound train over 45 years ago, see image [[6950]].

Lochgreen Junction: 66714 (GB) 'Cromer Lifeboat' at Lochgreen south of Troon heading 4N50 1150 Lynemouth-New Cumnock empty MGR. GBRF have recently won contract for this flow. Trains started on 11th August and the contract is expected to run for eight weeks. Portland Golf course to the right of train, Royal Troon behind camera position.

Warcop: Transrail grey liveried 37250 standing in the sidings at Warcop on the Eden Valley Railway on 25 September 2010. The locomotive subsequently moved to the Wensleydale Railway where it is being returned to operational status. See image [[18083]]

Pickering: Barely recognisable without its distinctive smoke deflectors, the NYMRs ex-Southern Railway S15 4-6-0 no 825 stands at Pickering in September 2010. The locomotive had recently arrived with a service from Whitby.

Arley: Dusk settles over Arley station on the Severn Valley Railway during the Autumn Steam Gala in September 2010.

Warcop: 37250 on the Eden Valley Railway at Warcop in September 2010. The locomotive is now resident on the Wensleydale Railway. [With thanks to Andy Ripley] See image [[20806]]

Warcop: Scene on the Eden Valley Railway at Warcop on 25 September 2010. 37250 (formerly D6950), withdrawn from Eastfield at the end of 2007, stands in the sidings. (The locomotive was in 'Transrail' livery at this time.)

Plates, signs, notices etc: Extract from The Edinburgh & Leith Post Office Directory 1946-47 showing railway stations and their management just before nationalisation. There are quite a few omissions, including all of the Corstorphine branch. Notice that J Shearlaw was the Stationmaster of all three stations in the North Leith branch, though Junction Bridge and North Leith were so close together all he'd have to do was shout (well, nearly) if the mice were playing. By the 1970-71 directory there were just two entries: a Station Manager at Waverley covering four passenger stations plus Craigentinny, and an Area Manager (Goods) based at Leith South.

Newhaven: Part way through restoration/conversion into a small business centre, Newhaven station held a 'doors open' day on 25 September 2011. View across Craighall Road. See image [[22915]]

Ramsgate: A Southeastern terminating service arrives at Ramsgate from the south on 25 September 2011.

Pickering: (30)825 brings the 16.30 from Grosmont into Pickering on 25 September 2011. 825 is in fact an amalgam of 30841 and (30)825. The convention, I think, is that the number on the frames identifies the loco, so this should be the engine part or chassis of 825 and the boiler etc. of 841. There is a derelict engine (chassis) at Grosmont which could be 841.

Hexham: 156490 on a Newcastle - Carlisle service at Hexham station on 25 September.

Hexham: A Carlisle - Newcastle service passing below Hexham's SB gantry on 25 September 2011, soon after restarting from Hexham station.

Newhaven: Looking over the platform remains from the former Newhaven Station booking office see image [[36401]] on 25 September 2011. View is east towards Leith North and the docks. The large picture board shows a photograph taken from the same spot in the early sixties.

Ramsgate: The road approach to Ramsgate station on 25 September 2011, with the ticket hall dominating the skyline. This impressive structure, opened by the Southern Railway in 1926, replaced the former Ramsgate Town and Ramsgate Harbour stations see image [[21732]].

Kingsknowe: The 12.30 Edinburgh - Newcastle via Carlisle HST shuttle (operating because of weekend closure at Abbeyhill Junction) passing through Kingsknowe station on 25 Sepember with 43318 leading.

Curriehill: The 09.00 Newcastle - Edinburgh via Carlisle shuttle nears Curriehill on 25 September led by 43306 but with East Coast branded former Midland Mainline (?) stock.

Kingsknowe: 66059 and 66193 with an engineer's train at Kingsknowe station on 25 September 2011.

Hexham: One of the Edinburgh - Newcastle via Carlisle HST shuttle services running through Hexham on Sunday 25 September 2011 during ECML diversions caused by engineering works at Abbeyhill Junction.

Kingsknowe: First TransPennine units 185122 and 185113 run north east through Kingsknowe station on 25 September with the 09.00 from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverley.

Barrasford: The old Border Counties station at Barrasford, looking north towards Reedsmouth on 25 September 2011. The station closed in 1956 although nowadays the building still sees regular use as the Barrasford Scout Centre.

Ramsgate: Southeastern 375904 passes the carriage cleaning plant as it approaches Ramsgate from the south in September 2011.

Hexham: One of the Edinburgh - Carlisle - Newcastle HST shuttle services operating during the September/October 2011 ECML weekend closures photographed approaching Hexham during the late afternoon on Sunday 25 September 2011.

Ramsgate: Immediately to the west of Ramsgate station is an extensive set of carriage sidings and sheds for South Eastern EMUs. In this view on 25 September 2011 the majority of the units stabled are class 375s with a 465 Networker and 395 Javelin standing furthest from the camera.

Llangwyllog: The overgrown trackbed of the former Amlwch branch north west of Llangwyllog in September 2012. View south east back towards Holland Arms. The branch was closed completely in 1993.

Horbury and Ossett: Stop car... jump out... quick grab shot of a trio of Deltics passing Healey Mills on 25 September. 55009 is opened up approaching Bridge Road overbridge by the former Horbury & Ossett station whilst hauling 55002+55019 back from the East Lancs Railway to the National Railway Museum at York.

East Croydon [Tram]: A no 3 tram for New Addington photographed at East Croydon on 25 September.

Liverpool Lime Street: View across the platforms at Liverpool Lime Street on 25 September 2013. The train standing at platform 6 is the East Midlands 14.52 service to Norwich.

Liverpool Lime Street: Looking back towards the station concourse, Liverpool Lime Street, September 2013.

Liverpool Lime Street: Scene at Liverpool Lime Street on 25 September with 150147 at platform 2.

Birmingham International: Cable hauled Sky Rail car on the elevated link between Birmingham International and the Airport, seen from its sister unit travelling in the opposite direction. The cable systems operate independently so the cars don't pass at the exact same point each time. The maximum speed of 22mph seems much faster inside the unit.

Didcot Parkway: DRS 37688 Kingmoor TMD standing alongside Didcot station on 25 September 2014. See image [[48821]]

Wolverhampton: A first light view of the New platform at Wolverhampton (High Level) showing Voyager 221116, recently arrived from Preston, alongside London Midland 350249 waiting to leave for Northampton. The difference in height of the tracks in platforms 3 and 4 is very noticeable.

Bedlington: The level crossing at Bedlington North, just beyond the junction, in September 2014. The Morpeth line turns west beyond the signal box, with the route to North Blyth and Ashington in the foreground.

Didcot Parkway: EWS 66080 passing Didcot northbound on the Oxford line on 25 September with an empty car train.

Monkseaton: A Metro service for South Shields departing from Monkseaton on 25 September 2014.

Birmingham International: Super Voyager 221119 pulls away from Birmingham International with a CrossCountry Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly service on 25 September. The elevated Sky-Rail link to the Airport starts from the grey building top right.

Clarkfield: The up side building at the country station of Clarkfield, on the line from Melbourne to Bendigo, in September 2014. The village it serves consists of around 12 houses and a large Victorian Hotel.

Gore Glen Bridge: An early afternoon southbound service on the Borders Railway photographed crossing the Gore Glen Bridge above the A7 on 25 September 2015.

Gore Glen Bridge: A mid morning train on the Borders Railway runs south through woodland near Arniston on 25 September 2015 heading for its next stop at Gorebridge.

Gore Glen Bridge: Looking south along a remarkably quiet A7 on 25 September 2015. The 1228 ex-Tweedbank 4-Car 158 combination is heading for its next scheduled stop at Newtongrange en route to Edinburgh Waverley.

Gore Glen Bridge: ScotRail 158867 has just crossed the Gore Glen bridge over the A7 southbound on a sunny 25 September 2015 with the 1224 Edinburgh Waverley - Tweedbank.

Vancouver Waterfront: An elevated view of Vancouver Waterfront Station on September 25th shows a variety of freight wagons and 5 sets of stabled West Coast Express push-pull double-deck stock. The latter will work the series of trains out to Mission City in the late afternoon. To the right, a driverless Skytrain unit can be seen entering the turnback siding prior to its next journey to either King George or VCC Clark from the adjacent Expo/Millennium line station.

Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal: A rare view of the DIRFT 'super shunter' on 25 September 2015 see image [[52516]] with a load in tow. That pile of containers on the left seems to be getting taller by the day.

Macclesfield: A southbound Arriva XC arrives at Platform 2 as a Northern Class 323 EMU departs for Manchester from Platform 1. Macclesfield is the location and 25 September 2016 is the date.

Macclesfield: A London bound Pendolino has just passed non-stop through Macclesfield on 25 September 2016 as it heads south.

Sheriffhall City Bypass Overbridge: Ex-LMS 4-6-0 46100 Royal Scot emerging from below the Edinburgh City Bypass on 25 September 2016 with the 0946 Edinburgh Waverley - Tweedbank 'Borders Line Steam Special'. The train is approaching the end of the double track section at Kings Gate points immediately below the camera. This was the last day of Sunday steam specials for the 2016 season.

Chelford: A pair of Class 150s, operated at the time by Arriva Trains Wales, passes Chelford on 25 September 2016. Although the destination blind states Manchester Piccadilly, the train has actually started there and is heading to Milford Haven. Quite a journey on a Class 150 if you were going all the way!

Berlin Anhalter Bhf: Berlin Anhalter Bhf, as left after the Second World War.

Macclesfield: A Euston to Manchester Pendolino calls at Macclesfield on 25 September 2016.

Berlin Anhalter Bhf: The portico of Berlin Anhalter Bhf, as left after the Second World War.

Chelford: A Manchester to Milford Haven ATW service has just passed Chelford station and is seen heading towards Crewe on the afternoon of 25 September 2016. It would appear that there has been a quick turn around at Manchester as the destination blinds on both ends of the train are still showing Piccadilly.

Chelford: A Northern Class 323 EMU on a Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service calls at Chelford on 25 September 2016.

Knutsford: Knutsford station looking north-east on 25 September as a Northern service from Chester to Southport via Manchester calls at the station.

Macclesfield: A Cross Country Voyager departs from Macclesfield on a service from Manchester to Bournemouth in September 2016.

Koln Hauptbahnhof: The wonderful architecture of Koln station with a striking double decked red train setting off this view.

Macclesfield: The BR era signalbox at Macclesfield as seen in September 2016.

Borthwick Bank Signal Box: 46100 blasts under Thorniehill Bridge between Fushiebridge and Borthwick Bank with the last morning train to Tweedbank of the 2016 season. Contrary to appearances, the shot was not taken from the wrong side of the fence!

Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof: A Regio DB double decked train in striking bright red at Frankfurt.

Cowdenbeath: GBRf 66743 brings up the rear of the 'Royal Scotsman' as it approaches Cowdenbeath station with an Edinburgh - Aviemore private charter on 25th September 2017. 66746 is leading the train on this leg of the tour. A mineral branch once diverged to the left at this location.

Dunbar: 1633 ex-Waverley ScotRail train terminating at Dunbar.

Shanghai Hongqiao: China Railways. Shanghai Hongqiao. The sleek lines and new livery of the recently introduced 400kmh capable CRH400AF 'Fuxing' or 'Rejunevation' units. This unit has just arrived at Hongqiao with train G13, the 10.00 from Beijing South, 6 minutes early against the scheduled 4h 28m for the 1318km journey. 25 September 2017.

Dunbar: Commuters alighting from the 1633 at Dunbar.

China Railways: 352 kmh: China Railways. From 21st September 2017, China Railways have speeded up the fastest (1 or 2 stop) trains between Beijing and Shanghai using new CRH400AF stock which is apparently capable of 400km/h. The new trains - known as 'Fuxing' or 'Rejuvenation' (or 'Renaissance') - travel up to 350km/h in service and have shaved just under 30 minutes off the previous 4h 50m 1318km journey (more than double distance between Edinburgh and London). It's difficult to get a seat on the new faster trains unless you book at least 3-4 days in advance. Train G13, the 10.00 Beijing South to Shanghai Hongqiao reaches a top speed of 352kmh (218mph) between Beijing and Jinan. In fact the train only twice reached and passed 350 kmh on the journey, with speed kept at a relatively constant 347kmh. 25 September 2017.

Dunbar: Reflection on John Muir at Dunbar.

Shanghai Hongqiao: China Railways. Shanghai Hongqiao. The rear of train G13, the 10.00 from Beijing South, which has just arrived 6 minutes early at Shanghai Hongqiao. The train averaged 301.6 kmh (187mph) over the 1318km with two stops at Jinan West and Nanjing South against a scheduled average of 294.8 km/h (182mph). Given the train only twice actually reached and passed 350 kmh over the course of its journey for very short periods, the scheduled time of 4h 28m does not look taxing for the new CRH400AF units. The ride quality at 340 kmh plus is superb but this is in part due to the excellent track. 25 September 2017

Uphall: Milngavie (right) and Edinburgh services pass at Uphall on 25th September 2017. Unusually the Edinburgh train is only formed of three coaches so I've now got to leg it!

Uphall: An Edinburgh service enters Uphall on 25th September 2017. The proximity of the station to the M8 Motorway is clear. Uphall has no footbridge, and the road bridge is some way off to the west of the station. Consequently it must have the longest walk between platforms in Scotland.

Glasgow Queen Street High Level: Current state of the Dundas Street entrance to Queen Street on 25th September 2018.

Glasgow Queen Street Low Level: The new exit from Queen Street Low Level to the High Level concourse, seen on 25th September 2018.

Coatbridge Central: DBC 66011 passes Coatbridge Central with a Mossend - Grangemouth transfer trip.

Glasgow Queen Street High Level: The concourse at Queen Street is a light and airy place now following the demolition of the buildings outside. A Class 158 approaches the buffers on 25th September 2018.

Law Junction: A TransPennine Class 350 speeds away from Law Junction on a Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport service on 25th September 2018.

Carstairs: A DRS Class 66 hauls 68006 through Carstairs, possibly heading for Kingmoor, on 25th September 2018.

Bay Horse: The May 2018 timetable change has brought regular Class 158 services to the Furness line for the first time, running through to Preston and Manchester Airport. 158796, in a Yorkshire promotional livery, catches the morning sun as it runs south at Bay Horse on 25th September 2018.

Coatbridge Central: Freightliner 86604 and 88608 run light through Coatbridge Central on their way from Mossend to Coatbridge FLT.

Bare Lane: 68017 Hornet rolls through Bare Lane station with a single flask for Heysham Power Station on 25th September 2018. 68003 Astute is on the rear. See image [[37896]] for earlier flask power at this location.

Dunblane: A soon to disappear scene at Dunblane with two 170s forming the 0958 departure to Edinburgh on 25th September 2018 and the arrival of the 0849 all stations from Glasgow, which is overtaken in Stirling by the 0908 Glasgow to Dundee. Monday night seems to be Dunblane night for the electrification team with masts now appearing along the loop.

Law Junction: DRS 88007 nears Law Junction with the Daventry - Mossend Tesco train.

Glasgow Queen Street High Level: Heading for the train at Queen Street on 25th September 2018.

Liverpool Lime Street: The two famous Lime Street concourse statues in September 2019.

Liverpool Lime Street: New CAF unit 195119 working between Lime Street and Manchester Airport on 25th September 2019.

Elgin East: They are back. The train of military vehicles that went south from Elgin for a military exercise returned there on 25th September 2019. The lorry in the picture was trying to line up the off-loading ramp but this was trapping the Freightliner class 66 loco.

Clunes: The weather in 2019 has been very challenging as regards taking pictures so I consider myself lucky to have managed some shots in late September. This is 66746 at the head of The Royal Scotsman on route from Kyle of Lochalsh to Boat of Garten. Pictured passing Groam Farm near closed Clunes station on 25th September 2019.

James Street: Personally I think the views of Platform 2 at James Street, (which is not normally accessible) are fabulous. The colours are constantly changing between green, blue and purple, all three of which can be seen here as the lights brighten and fade. I wonder if Network Rail have this sort of thing in mind for the proposed 'museum' at the Glasgow Central hidden platforms.

Girvan: Another view of the Girvan station building, with repairs to its leaking roof now underway in September 2020.

Girvan: The entrance to Art-Deco styed Girvan station in September 2020, shrouded in scaffolding while work takes place to repair the leaking roof.

Coppull Hall Sidings: An LSL operated 4-day private charter from London to Scotland, with 90001 'Royal Scot' hauling a mixed rake of carriages heads north at Coppull Hall Sidings on the first leg of day 1, 25th September 2020, from Euston to Mossend.

Bay Horse: 90001 'Royal Scot' heads the LSL operated private charter train through Bay Horse on Day 1 of a four day tour to Scotland. This leg was Euston to Mossend, on 25th September 2020, where two Class 37s took over to continue to Inverness.

Girvan: Girvan – Scotland's only station to be rebuilt in the Big Four era - is now receiving much-needed repairs to its leaking roof. A very worthwhile scheme on this special building, seen here on 25th September 2020.

Kincardine: Looking east from the level crossing to the former Kincardine station on 25 September 2020. The track was relaid in June 2020 in connection with the Talgo development at Longannet and proposed reopening to passengers.

Kincardine: View from Kincardine Bridge over the site of the old station, with new track laid in June 2020.

Tilton: If you go down to the woods today, you may find a body from a 4-wheeled van which last received works attention in 2005. Most of these grounded bodies are in worse condition than this one. (See, for example, image [[55603]]).

Tilton: You could explore the area of Tilton station - now a poultry farm - and never realize that this bridge support was there. It was built to support the main line end of a narrow gauge quarry railway. Stone was unloaded from quarry wagons to main line wagons by gravity from about fifty feet up - so a bit of a climb is required from the standard gauge trackbed to see this relic. Spotted (and explained) on a Railway Ramblers walk.

Kings Cross: Another UK Railtours excursion comes to an end as 67007 enjoys a well-earned rest at London Kings Cross after arriving from Shrewsbury, after a trip round the world and albeit 55 minutes late, at 22.55 on the evening of Saturday, 25th September 2021.

Telford Central: Colas Rail Freight 56096 passing Telford Central towards Shrewsbury with an engineering train on the evening of Saturday, 25th September 2021.

Clunes: 66746, in Belmond maroon livery, leads the 'Royal Scotsman' round the curve near Clunes on the way to Kyle of Lochalsh on 25th September 2021. Similar liveried 66743 was on the rear.

Lowesby: I fear that East West Rail has lost its bearings. This chalked aide-memoire is near Lowesby in Leicestershire, East of Leicester. The other parapet had East chalked on it equally clearly. I suppose it will be OK if they dont lay rails across the road.

Darlington's Siding: Returning from Chester to Carnforth on 25 September 2021, the 'Lune Rivers Trust' tour is seen passing to the north of the site of Darlingtons Siding with 35018 'British India Line' coasting towards Balshaw Lane Jct.

Werrington Junction: The start of the new Werrington dive-under, three miles north of Peterborough, seen from passing UK Railtours' excursion from Kings Cross to Shrewsbury, about to diverge left towards Leicester on the morning of Saturday, 25th September 2021. The new line will enable trains from Peterborough going on via the ex-GN/GE Joint Line towards Spalding without conflicting with main line trains on the ECML. Odd when you think that at one time the Peterborough to Spalding line was closed to passenger traffic but later reopened. Spalding to Boston closed at the same time in 1970 but has not been reopened. Passengers for Skegness now usually have to detour up to Grantham and change there.

Blists Hill Victorian Town: 1990 replica of Richard Trevithick's first locomotive of 1802 on the short demonstration track at Blists Hill Museum, near Ironbridge, on 25th September 2021. The original was built at nearby Coalbrookdale.

Telford Central: 158830 at the rear of a TfW service to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli, dividing at Machynlleth, and 170506 leading a West Midlands Railway service to Birmingham New Street, at Telford Central on the evening of Saturday, 25th September 2021. This photo was taken while waiting for UK Railtours' return excursion from Shrewsbury to London King's Cross to arrive, having taken the option to alight here earlier and join one of a fleet of coaches to visit the Ironbridge Gorge and Blists Hill Museum.

Telford Central: Exterior of Telford Central, on the Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton line, seen here on the evening of Saturday, 25th September 2021. The new town of Dawley was begun in the 1960s and was later renamed in honour of the engineer Thomas Telford. As the new town grew, it had to rely on two existing stations on the line, Oakengates and Wellington (indeed Wellington was known as Wellington Telford West for a time). Telford itself had to wait until this new station was opened on 12th May 1986, with platforms long enough to accommodate Inter-City trains.

Marefield South Junction: The South curve at Marefield Junction is in astonishingly good condition for a railway closed to passengers 105 years ago (the south junction was taken out in 1929 and officially closed the following year). View looks East if I remember correctly.

Kings Cross: The new roof added on to the west side of Kings Cross station, creating a spacious new concourse, seen here at 07.01 on Saturday, 25th September 2021.

Telford Central: 170512 at rear, with 170501 at head, departing from Telford Central with a West Midlands Railway service to Shrewsbury, on 25th September 2021.

Blists Hill Victorian Town: 1990 replica of Richard Trevithick's first locomotive of 1802 on the demonstration track at Blists Hill Museum, near Ironbridge, on 25th September 2021.

Loanhead: Modifications to the former booking office at Loanhead continue, with an extension now occupying part of the old station forecourt. View north from the adjacent public car park on 25 September 2022.

Havenstreet: Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Haven Street station in the afternoon sun on 25th September 2022. The railway has prospered and is well worth a visit. They have had a substantial investment from one of the National Lottery Funds and it shows.

Haven Street: IoWSR, J94 type, Austerity 0-6-0ST 'ARMY 198 Royal Engineer', taking water before leaving Haven Street station for Smallbrook Junction on 25th September 2022.

Havenstreet: One of the old Island Line Class 483 sets, formerly London Underground 1938 stock, now in museum storage on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.