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
065-018 crossing the river Main West Germany
Hi all Took my socks and shoes off for this one, thought I’d join the kids in the water and
A day out with friends POTW
Hi all, A few pictures of a day out on the Great Central Railway at Loughborough and Rothley with Britannia
GERMANY
Hi all, Two pictures which some have seen before but thought I would put them together as they are taken
24 3617 Lootsburg South Africa POTW
Hi all, We were really way out on the wilds here, this was the Lootburg Pass South Africa. The climb
5043 Polar Express
Hi all You may not have received the picture of 5017 so here it is. Begin forwarded message: From: Alan
5043 Polar Express
HI all, Two weeks before Christmas I had the all clear to resume normal activities by my visiting district nurse.