Last weekend, I ventured 90 miles south for the winter gala at the Great Central Railway. Virtually all worthwhile vantage points along the railway were festooned with enthusiasts ablaze with oran... (more)
It was foggy as I arrived in Leicester and I could only hope that getting 'up close' might be worthwhile. As the early sun filtered through the mist, 'Taw Valley' hurtled by heading for Rothley an... (more)
With three other preserved railways closer to hand, it needs a good weather forecast to persuade me to drive from Yorkshire to Leicestershire. On an absolutely perfect morning, Great Western Railw... (more)