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
4 September, 2024 09:16
Hi all, I had just retired in June 2009 and decided to go to York to see the Scarborough Spa
Picture(s) of the week
Hi all, After three weeks on holiday I’m back. So last Saturday I went to see ex Southern Region 35028
Number 10 at Hythe RH&DR Ken
Hi all, A day out on the RH&DR Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, Kent. 4-6-2 number 10 “Doctor Syn” at
GELSENKIRCHEN BISMARK DEPOT POTW
Hi all, We had been to the south east of West Germany and spent two night at Neunmarkt Wirsberg near
Saltley steam shed Birmingham
Hi all, One of my early poor quality Brownie camera pictures taken at work. Can you believe they would let
77-261 at Vienna East 30/06/1972
Hi all, A lucky shot of a class 77, 77-261. Pacific tank engine a rare machine with this wheel arrangement
