Industrial Railways
4 photos
updated : 2015-07-08
Industrial railways were once a very visible part of the British railway scene but most have closed along with the heavy industries they served. The few that remain are often inaccessible in high security environments, such as oil refineries or steelworks. These shots are from Bedlay Colliery in 1981.
Steam
8 photos
updated : 2023-04-23
Real working steam has been a priority for me and that hasn't been available in the UK since the last industrial systems closed or dieselised in the early 1980s, just as I was getting started. Although preserved steam feels a bit artificial to me, I do point my camera in the direction of a steam special, occasionally.
Electrics
36 photos
updated : 2023-10-19
There aren't many electric locos in 21st Century Britain. The almost complete eradication of loco hauled passengers and the lack of joined up freight routes mean there's only enough work for a few dozen locos, and recent years have seen a reduction in their use despite the operational and environmental benefits.