Train Spotter Collection

Two Farewell to Steam trains were run by Briitsh Raill to mark the end of the steam
Two " Farewell to Steam" trains were run by Briitsh Raill to mark the end of the steam era on Southern Region. The Orient Line

Train spotter Kevin McCarthy on the platform at Newcastle Central Station on 26th January 1995

The loneliness of the long distance train spotter... John Colquhoun waiting for the trains to roll in at Newcastle Central Station on 23rd September 1979

Mr. Graham Hague from Sheffield who is a railway enthusiast taking pictures of a Diesel Multiple Unit on 21st July 1973 on the Riverside Line

Russell Snowball, aged 61, of Fenham at North Shields to see the unloading of a Danish locomotive on 20th December 1979

The Flying Scotsman passing under a bridge at speed, near Selby, North Yorkshire, 1968. The Flying Scotsman, seen passing under a bridge on the A19 between Selby and York

The Great Western Society has staged an Open Day at Taplow Station Goods Yard near Maidenhead, Berks. The main attraction was the Pendennis Castle engine

The Dunrobin, the Duke of Sutherlands private engine has made its last trip under its own steam. With the luxury coach which has born Royalty of many lands

The famous little miniature railway which runs between Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch in Kent was reopened to the public after eight years of war service

The Bluebell excursion train pulls into Haywards Heath with Dr Richard Beeching on board. 1st April 1962

Winston Churchills grandson names a locomotive after his famous grandfather. Master Julian Sandys, Winston Churchills 12 year old grandson - seen on the footplate of the " Winston

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In the world of train spotting, every moment is an opportunity to capture a piece of history. The year was 1968, and as The Flying Scotsman thundered under a bridge near Selby in North Yorkshire, its speed left onlookers breathless. On that chilly January day in Newcastle Central Station, Kevin McCarthy stood eagerly on the platform. His eyes sparkled with excitement as he awaited the arrival of another magnificent locomotive. Train spotting was not just a hobby for him; it was his passion. But amidst the thrill and anticipation lies a hint of solitude. John Colquhoun knew this feeling all too well as he patiently waited for trains to pass by. In those quiet moments, time seemed to stand still, allowing him to immerse himself fully in his beloved pastime. Graham Hague from Sheffield shared this same enthusiasm for railways but chose a different approach – capturing their essence through his lens. With each click of the camera shutter, he preserved precious memories forever. Meanwhile, Russell Snowball traveled all the way from Fenham to witness something extraordinary – the unloading of a Danish train at North Shields. Age did not dampen his spirit; at 61 years old, he continued chasing after these remarkable spectacles. The Great Western Society organized an Open Day at Taplow Station Goods Yard near Maidenhead where enthusiasts gathered like bees around honeycomb. They marveled at vintage trains and exchanged stories that only true aficionados could appreciate. As steam engines neared extinction, British Rail bid them farewell with two special trains commemorating their endearing legacy. It was both a melancholic goodbye and an acknowledgment of progress moving forward into modernity's embrace. Even private engines had their final journeys under their own steam – such was the case with The Dunrobin owned by none other than the Duke of Sutherland himself. Its last trip marked yet another chapter closing in railway history books. Not all train spotting adventures were grand in scale.