Images by David Bott
Great Western
Originally photographed in colour on 21st September 2012 , loco no. 5164 leaves Hampton Loade with a train for Bridgnorth.
A Complete Washout
Taken on 26/9/1980, this is South African Railways' class 19D no.3351 receiving a boiler washout at the Queenstown depot.
Made In China
Taken on 2/12/1987, this is a view inside the hot rolling mill at Wuhan Iron and Steel Works.
Back To The Fifties
This image shows class T9 no.120 climbing from Bodmin Parkway to Bodmin General on 8.9.2012. Normally housed at the National Railway Museum at York, it was loaned to the Bodmin & Wenford Railway for their Autumn Steam Gala.
Into The Night
Photographed at Hampton Loade, Severn Valley Railway, in 2013, ex Southern Railway 'Schools' class no.925 'Cheltenham' departs for Bridgnorth.
A Sea View To Remember
Taken on transparency film in 1980, this is the 06.55 goods train from George to Knysna crossing the famous Kaaimans River Bridge. The line closed in 2006 following severe landslides in this regio of South Africa.
Heading For The Hills
This image features a locomotive leaving Grosmont on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. It was on its first outing following repairs, hence the 'full regulator'. Its name is 'Repton', after the public school.
A Sea View To Remember
Taken on transparency film in 1980, this is the 06.55 goods train from George to Knysna crossing the famous Kaaimans River Bridge. The line closed in 2006 following severe landslides in this region of South Africa.
Full Steam Ahead!
Preserved locomotives 9017 Earl of Berkeley and 3440 City of Truro are shown departing from Bewdley, Severn Valley Railway, on 20th September 2008. At that time this coupling was a very rare sight, and is highly unlikely to be seen again since both locomotives have been out of use for many years.
Cambrian Coast Express
Autumn steam gala at the West Somerset railway. The original Cambrian Coast Express ran from London Paddington to Pwllheli and Aberystwyth until 4th March 1967.
Reflections Of Yesteryear
Wintertime at Consall, Churnet Valley Railway
Sunset Silhouette
This image was taken at Rothesay, Isle of Bute.
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