An original collection of British & European
steam train photography from 1962-2024
steam & railway photographic image library
By ex-railway driver, lifetime steam enthusiast & train photographer Alan Ledger
About the Collection
Learn about Alan Ledger original collection of steam railway photos, spanning his railway career that began in 1965 through to modern day. Focusing on steam engines in Britain as well as across Europe, China and South Africa railway in the 1960's, 1970's and beyond.
Buy the Book
Coming Soon.
Alan is developing a book showincasing his journey and career as a train driver and railway worker through his photography collection.
Buy Prints & Gifts
Coming Soon.
A selection of Alan's images are now available to purchase as prints, framed prints and other printed items. You can order you prints by browsing the selection here.
Alan Ledger
meet the photographer
Alan Ledger is a lifetime steam train enthusiast, photographer & now a retired Train Driver.
After starting work as an apprentice fireman on the railways at age 15, he worked as a train driver right up until his retirement in 2009. In his lifelong career in the railway industry, he personally witnessed the end of stream rail in Britain and captured his unique perspective on these events through his photography collection.
articles from alan's blog
Honebach 01-0501
HI all, A seasonal taste for you this week which I’m sure has been sent before though in colour but
Honebach 01-0501
HI all, A seasonal taste for you this week which I’m sure has been sent before though in colour but
Honebach 01-0501
HI all, A seasonal taste for you this week which I’m sure has been sent before though in colour but
24 3653 Near Molteno South Africa
Hi all, Here we are at 4000 feet in the centre of South Africa looking at a Class 24 2-8-4,
Reflections
Hi all, Reflections. I Decided at the last minute to head off to Kidderminster on Saturday the 5th January to
60007 at Litchfield Trent Valley
Hi all, A trip out before Christmas to see A4 class 60007 “Sir Nigel Gresley” on the down slow line
