A trip back to the 80’s yesterday whilst on the Derby RTC. 37508 and 37714.

First drive of 2026! 93003 0Q74 Worksop - Bicester, as far as Leicester for me. Very cold frosty start with a lovely sunrise.

Signaller requested I go via Chadd to get on to the RTC from Litchurch Lane this evening. Stroke of luck as the sky caught fire as I changed ends. 0R57 Derby Litchurch lane - Derby RTC. Nice addition to my Sunset collection.
📷 08/12/2025

Was good to have a quick chat, whilst waiting for the NMT to clear. So I could get on the RTC.

Something a little different yesterday, 93001 to Derby station for the Remembrance ceremony. Waiting time on the Sinfin Branch before gave this shot.

First time visit to Soho Depot with one of the new toys. Delivered 730012 back from Gas Wood, with 37608 in the consist.

Spotted earlier today in Downtown Playa Del Carmen. Some of this stuff is real artwork. It’s a post/mail box.

The difference a week makes. Sunrise last Wednesday. 😉

Had to wait a couple of days but the first magnificent sunrise over the Caribbean this morning.

Had her last week, Route Learning Worksop.

Today was an early morning run down the WCML from Derby to Preston with 37884. For a 60 year old loco it’s an amazingly smooth ride.

Out for a play with the new toys yesterday. 93008 & 009. Worksop to Castle Donnington.

Pleasure to bump into you too Will. 😀

Antonov 12B at BHX, Ukraine based Cavok Air Birmingham to Frankfurt.

The sunset has finally delivered here. Bávaro Punta Cana.

Hoomans have vacated the duck pond! Let’s get the party started. Be more Duck 🦆

Good afternoon out with the camera. Green Iguanas 🦎 and a hummingbird.

I know I sleep in odd positions but…. West Indian/Cuban Whistling Duck. 🦆

Important tick on the photo list, Hispaniola Mango Hummingbird.

Very good sunrise this morning over Bavaro Beach.

Morning already!! Sign of a good night. 🤣

This Duck knows where the party’s at. Enjoy life in a Swimming pool in Punta Cana.

The Q word when on Cover??????

All go outside my favourite Birmingham hotel this evening.

In the shadow of its former home, 323202 waits time at Soho North Jn. Enroute back to Allerton after repaint at Wolverton.

It’s that time of year, damselflys emerge from wintering. Banded Demoiselle. Male and female both captured. Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve.

Sometimes being up early, or late if you’re finishing nights, has its plus side.
5L00 ECS to Clapham Junction crossing the Thames at sunrise this morning.
🌅📷 12/05/2025

The original “Amlwch freighter”

Yes in and around London. 1 &2 New Cross 3 Streatham Hill and 4 Willesden. 😉

Good to live life on the edge. Mind that was 30 years ago stood on the edge of the Grand Canyon. Sense of balance not quite the same now.