Join Sharpthorne Steam for a four-day photographic adventure at the Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 2025. From night runs with the Camelot 73082 to historic double-headed National Coal Board locomotives, experience the sights, sounds, and challenges of capturing steam in motion across Worcestershire and Shropshire. Tips, panning shots, and behind-the-scenes moments make this a must-read for railway enthusiasts and photographers alike.

Step back in time with my visit to Southern at War at the Bluebell Railway — one of the UK’s best WWII re-enactment events for steam railway fans. This blog covers everything from lineside steam photography tips and hidden shooting spots to exploring wartime exhibits, vintage military vehicles, and classic locomotives like Standard 4 Tank No. 80151 and Sir Archibald Sinclair. If you’re planning to photograph heritage railways or thinking about getting a PTS lineside pass, here’s a look at what it’s really like — brambles, ferns, and all!