These copyright photos are from Graham Williams and are showcased here with his permission. His fantastic railroad photography will be a weekly feature on Sunday's. (To visit Graham's website just click on the banner)
British Railways was the operator of most of the British railway system from the nationalisation of the 'Big Four' British railway companies in 1948 until privatisation in stages from 1994 to 1997.This period of nationalisation saw sweeping changes in the railway network: steam traction was eliminated in favour of diesel and electric power, passengers replaced freight as the main source of business, and one third of the network was axed.
Steam 4-6-2 - Carlisle Citadel Station - Carlisle, United Kingdom, September 02, 2006 - 71000 Duke of Gloucester has just arrived from Hellifield with The Dalesman excursion.
Steam 4-6-0 - Bury Bolton Street Station - Bury, United Kingdom, October 29, 2005 - 45407 (disguised as 44996) leaves Bury Bolton St for Heywood on the enthusiasts day.
Steam 2-6-0 - Ramsbottom - Lancashire, United Kingdom, September 05, 2007 - 76079 pulls into Ramsbottom Station on the East Lancashire Railway on a quiet day.
Steam 2-8-0 - Grange Over Sands - Cumbria, United Kingdom, July 28, 2007 - 48151 approaches Kents Bank with a main line special from Carnforth to Ravenglass.
Steam 0-6-2 - Corfe Castle Station - Dorset, United Kingdom, July, 2006 - 6695 arrives at Corfe Castle on the Swanage Railway.
