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
SVR Steam Gala 2025
Hi all,I Traveled to Bewdley for this year’s annual spring steam Gala at the weekend, having got there by train(s)
Rheine loco Germany
Hi all, 1975 was a bad year for going abroad, I had just bought a house that needed plenty of
Statfold Farm Railway
Hi all, This was the scene a few weeks ago out near Tamworth on the Statfold Farm Railway at their
SOUTH AFRICAN 15F 2992 AT KILMARNOCK
Hi all, We had moved on from Karren and Olienhoutplaat in South Africa to finish the day along the single
60103 Water Orton
Hi all, After restoration 60103 “ Flying Scotsman” was always going to be difficult to photograph with out hoards of
Whitput South Africa
Hi all, First of all apologies for the last few weeks of missed pictures, as some of you know I
