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
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
44560/53806 Picture of the week.
Hi all, Two S&DJR old timers (Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway) both built for the company at Derby by the
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
