Diesel Power

Whilst at the Swanage Railway on the 13th April, I noticed that there were many diesel locomotives to be seen, many of them visitors as it was the day after the line’s diesel gala.

Gallery of Views of the Swanage Railway

The Swanage Railway runs a short but very picturesque route from Norden to Swanage, passing through the magnificent Corfe Castle (above) and Harman’s Cross.

A4 Dominion of Canada – Before and After courtesy of UKHH

Today’s special photograph has been kindly submitted by Rowan Jackson of UK Heritage Hub. LNER A4 pacific 4489 Dominion of Canada has been subject to an incredible cosmetic restoration and the picture above shows the before and after shots. I’m sure you will all agree that the National Railway Museum have done an excellent job…

M7 Tank 30053 – Lined BR Black (late crest)

Earlier in the week, I had the pleasure of visiting and traveling on the Swanage Railway in Dorset with Mrs Locoyard and as is always the way; there will be much coverage on the visit in the next few days.

The Watercress Line Video

Following up from the blog post looking at 34051 Sir Winston Churchill in Ropley, today we take a slightly different perspective – a moving perspective on the Watercress Line!

34051 Sir Winston Churchill at Ropley loco yard

At the Watercress Line’s Autumn Steam Spectacular 2012; the National Railway Museum’s Battle of Britain class 34051 Sir Winston Churchill was put on display at Alresford (click here to read more). Last Sunday; 34051 could be found at the railway again, this time in Ropley loco yard, outside the main works.

A Sleepy Saturday At Havenstreet

On a visit to the Isle of Wight last Saturday, I briefly stopped at Havenstreet on the Steam Railway.

A View of the Line

The day after catching the Real Ale Train (click here for more); I had a brief stop in Bowers Grove Lane to watch schools class 925 Cheltenham (above) and 850 Lord Nelson (below) pass.

90MPH!

By now I’m sure many of you have heard the exciting news of high speed steam in 2013! A4 pacific 4464 Bittern has been given special dispensation to run at 90MPH to coincide with the 75 anniversary of classmate 4468 Mallard breaking the world steam record.

Spring Scenes At Ropley Loco Yard

Prior to catching the Real Ale Train (click here for more); I had a quick look at Ropley loco yard to see what was going on. As usual there was plenty to see!