Images by David Bott

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.

Double Header

This image was taken at Bewdley, Severn Valley Railway, at one of their wonderful steam galas.

Heading For The Hills

This image features a locomotive departing Grosmont on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. It was on its first outing following repairs, hence the 'full regulator'.