7 Images released on Saturday 24/01/2026

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Hounslow: SWR Arterio Class 701, 701004, passing Hounslow at 1233hrs on 30th June 2020, sandwiched between Class 66 locos and barrier vehicles. 66775 was the lead loco, delivering 701004 from Derby Litchurch Lane to SWR.

Hounslow Loop (Windsor, Staines and South Western (Richmond to Windsor) Railway)
Anthony Inwood [30/06/2020]


Dalmeny: Freightliner 66557 pulling into Dalmeny for a driver change during track works on 22nd January 2026.

Forth Bridge Railway
Duncan Ross [22/01/2026]


Dalmeny South Junction: Preparation works for the bridge demolition on a track that goes over the line past south end of the INEOS Forties Storage tanks. New Bridge supports in the muddy field next to the bridge. Was told the demolition takes place this weekend.

Forth Bridge Connecting Lines (North British Railway)
Duncan Ross [22/01/2026]


Hindlow Junction: Looking north along the Hindlow Branch towards Buxton it is difficult to imagine that there were once three tracks along this stretch. The Cromford and High Peak realigned branch to Harpur Hill and Ladmanlow ran on the left hand side of the trackbed parallel to the Buxton to Ashbourne main lines for about 500m from Hindlow before curving off to the left 200m away from where this photograph was taken.

Ashbourne Branch and Cromford and High Peak Railway Doubling and Deviations (London and North Western Railway)
Malcolm Chattwood [16/12/2025]


Forres: In March 2016 the signaller at Forres exchanges tablets with the driver of 158706 working the 14.27 Inverness - Aberdeen. The signal box closed in October 2017 with the restructuring of the layout and signalling in conjunction with the provision of a new station for the town.

Inverness and Aberdeen Junction Railway
John Clark [28/03/2016]


Murrayshall Siding: View looking east on the former trackbed near Craigniven with the River Forth on the left. A very pleasant portion of the line running by the riverbank.

Forth and Clyde Junction Railway
Ewan Crawford [07/03/2024]


Preston: 221111 leaves Preston with 221118 on a Glasgow to Euston service on 8th March 2023. This had operated over the G&SW line to Carlisle. The last Voyagers left Avanti in 2024 and most of them transferred to Cross Country services and are no longer seen in Preston. However, sister Class 222 units are expected to make regular appearances from 2026 on the new Stirling to Euston Lumo services.

North Union Railway
Mark Bartlett [08/03/2023]