End of the Line. There has always been a number of locomotives in storage at various locations around the UK but following privatisation of the British Railway's network from the mid 1990s onwards the number of locomotives in storage has increased dramatically. Whilst there are currently several hundred locomotives that fall into the withdrawn or stored categories the situation does change on a daily basis. The aim of this excellent site is to keep track of this ever changing situation.

The Midland Diesel Group is the modern traction section of the Midland Railway Centre at Ripley in Derbyshire. The group collectively owns what is probably the finest collection of mainline diesel locomotives in the whole of the U.K. The group also includes owners of electric locomotives. If you like to see ex-British Rail diesel locomotives in rail blue livery then this is the site for you. 

UK Heritage Railways combines information about all the preserved railways in the UK and links to all the sites. These pages are intended to provided a guide to all heritage railways, preserved locomotives, preservation societies and railway museums in the UK.

Railway Photography by Chris Perkins features a large collection of quality images taken from around the country. Chris has had many shots published and this site is well worth a visit.

Another site covering the South Wales area is Railway Photography by Mark Thomas. In his introduction Mark states "the majority of photos will come from the South Wales area as this is where I am based. Favourite locations are Cardiff and Newport so whenever I get a chance to I take a few shots from around there they will appear here".

Traction Magazine is a well known and highly rated monthly publication that focuses on yesterdays traction today. Did you know that it also has a website devoted to the same cause. Here you can read some of the latest stories and see the latest pictures, there is also a popular discussion forum for members.
The Gloucester Warwickshire Railway is another favourite for ex British Rail favourites. The various groups have examples of classes 24, 31, 37 and 47 all restored to a very high standard and in use regularly. Many of the locomotives can be seen in varying states of restoration and driver courses are also available.

Rail UK is a an excellent site with sections ranging from the last days of the Westerns to the Cornish China Clay services and Cross Country workings throughout the 1970's through to the year 2000. Currently all the work is presented in Black & White and the quality is excellent. This site makes me wish I had not put away my camera in the mid 1980's.  

The Swansea Valley Railway is situated in the Lower Swansea Valley and is a relic of the industrial revolution.  Passengers  can  enjoy train rides from the recently constructed Six Pit Station to Cwm Crossing,  a distance of two thirds of a mile,  which is the halfway point within the Forest Park. Haulage is provided  by  the Society's 1914 built Peckett steam loco 'Mond Nickel No1'  along with the DMU center.

 A Guide to UK Rail Photographic Locations is a site that provides directions and information on many different photo opportunities throughout the country not just South Wales as provided on this site. One of the most frustrating aspects of this hobby can be the time consumed finding good locations if you don't know the area,  having a place to start can be a real advantage. You can also add any favourites of your own building a reference site for the future. 

Brian Tuckers Photo Gallery is a substantial archive going back to the early 1970's.  Most of the archive shots were taken at the depots and yards mainly around Cardiff, Radyr and Bristol because they were local and for the usual reasons of cash or the lack of it and personal transport. Some of the shots are certainly nostalgic being taken on an old Kodak Instamatic, it makes you wonder how we ever got by.