Welcome to the first in an occasional series showcasing layouts that have been to the Stafford Show over the years. We start with the...

From David Hughes. This was my first visit to a preserved railway since March 2020!  The Llangollen Railway turned out 7822 Foxcote Manor for...

From Cliff Homer: In 2017 I was on holiday in Switzerland, staying in the town of Montreux. I was told about the ‘Swiss Steam...

Bescot A visit to the Bescot Open Day on 6 May 1990 produced a good gathering of diesel locomotives, both current and preserved. Being...

For this week’s feature we visit Elford between Tamworth and Burton. A good train watching spot from the bridge although parking is a bit...

Stenson Junction: from David Hughes Interesting afternoon at Stenson Junction near Willington on 1st July 2020 watching the freight go past. It is surprising...

Peak Forest, situated on the former Midland line from Manchester to Derby and London has always been a favourite spot for train watching, mainly...

Every so often, we find ourselves in the company of excellence. This happened to me back in 2009 when I visited the 7mm Narrow...

From David Hughes. Coalville’s Mantle Lane motive power depot was located on the freight only Burton to Leicester line and was in its later...

We go back to 2004, to Mill Stream Lane, Burton. It is located north of Burton, off the road into Burton just after the...