Feb. 27, 2018: Steam and diesel locomotives, North Yorkshire

In the past, Yorkshire had an extensive railway system, covering cities, towns and villages in sparsely populated rural areas. As time marched on, many lines were closed, leaving main line services only, which is the present situation.

(Transpennine diesel loco at Ribblehead viaduct)

(Knaresborough viaduct)

(North York Moors Railway at Newtondale)

Almost by accident, on my landscape travels, I have begun to photograph some of these remaining railway locations, some of which have been restored by small companies and volunteer groups who perform amazing tasks, driven by passion.

(Tornado class steam loco at Ribblehead)

(Ribblehead Station)

(Tornado class at Ribblehead)

Here is a series of images of locomotives and stations in the region.

(Glaisdale railway station approach)

(Glaisdale Station – North York Moors Railway)

(Glaisdale Station)

(Station and carriages)

(1960’s carriage)

(Corridor 1960’s carriage)

(Fireman on a steam engine)

(Ticket Inspectors)