Relive the Bluebell Railway Spring Steam Gala 2026, featuring rare guest locomotives, exhilarating double-headers, and stunning lineside photography. Join me as I capture the sights, sounds, and camaraderie that made this weekend a truly memorable start to the year. Plus we celebrate some truly amazing photographers and videographers.

Dull weather is part of photographing steam in the UK. This guide explores practical techniques for creating strong, atmospheric steam locomotive photographs on British heritage railways, including panning, low-angle composition, and black & white shooting when the light is flat.

Photographic charters can be daunting at first, but they are one of the most rewarding ways to improve your railway photography. Drawing on my own experiences across several heritage railways, this blog explores what to expect from a charter, what kit to bring, and how these events can accelerate your learning, mistakes made and where to book some charters as well.