My interest in "railways" dates back to my childhood days but my appreciation of the "camera" is rather more recent. Having previously limited myself to holiday snaps or family gatherings I was quite happy to embrace "digital technology". All images displayed were taken with Canon EOS 350D prior to January 2008. Thereafter a Canon EOS 40D was added to the "armoury", followed by a Canon EOS 5D Mk2 which has finally seen the trusty 350D retired from use. Regardless of camera, images are captured in RAW format, but converted as low / medium resolution JPEG for inclusion herein. I hope you will find this gallery of interest. Thank you for looking.
Seen from above the “Tunnel Portal” EWS 60051 leads 2 Tiphook hoppers into Tunstead Quarry on 4th July 2006. The purpose of the trip was unknown, as approximately 30 minutes later, loco and wagons returned to Peak Forest
Welcome to "smiffypics" gallery. I have held a lifelong interest in Railways, but its photography is a much more recent passion.
Living in East Anglia, it may not come as a surprise to find collections centred on my favourite local spots throughout the year(s). However expect also to find collections from parts of the UK and Mainland Europe. No prizes for guessing I'm a "big fan" of the railway systems of Switzerland either!
I'll also endeavour to change the selection criteria of the "Top Photographs" from time to time so as just to provide a bit of variety.
Please feel free to comment with regards to any images that may be of interest, or alternatively contact me via the "Leave a Message" facility regarding any aspect of the gallery.
