Recent content by cksteam

I have since found the thread that provides more information. The cap is currently £5k per incident. See http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=76079&highlight=charter+trains+under+threat for more info. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Tornado failed at Rhyl with an Air...

I can't remember what the limit is off the top of my head but charter trains are protected and have a very low limit set on the fine that can be imposed on them. Network Rail will pick up the rest of it. The reason behind this is quite simple. Without this limit (which the government I...

I would imagine that the Heritage Railways get most of what Network Rail is finished with. Would it not be worth asking you local one if they are prepared to part with any not yet laid?

Not wanting to sound critical but I would also add that the massively depleated NYMR home fleet needs all the engines they can get their hands on to maintain the peak timetables. Some have talked about only having three engines at times. From memory the Gold timetable needs 5 minimum. Whilst...

Chris Kempster Photography - Haworth MPD - Gala Prep With the first gala of the year for the Worth Valley Railway almost underway the team at Haworth MPD were busily preparing the engines for the weekend ahead.

Here's my shots from the NVR's Winter Gala featuring 'Brittania' and GWR Prairie 4141. Chris Kempster Photography - NVR Winter Gala

Starring B1 'Mayflower' and NER N2 1744 here is the East Lancs Railway's end of season Autumn Gala! http://www.chriskempsterphotography.com/p992009368

Having just returned from a week in the Esk valley, here are my results from the Sunday of the gala Chris Kempster Photography - NYMR Autumn Gala - Sunday

Here is my offering from the first day of the NYMR's Autumn Steam Gala. Chris Kempster Photography - NYMR Autumn Steam Gala

Here my photo's from a fantastic weekend at the Nene Valley Railway Autumn Gala. Featuring guest engines 4464 'Bittern' and 60163 'Tornado' as well as the complete home fleet. Chris Kempster Photography - NVR Autumn Gala - Saturday Chris Kempster Photography - NVR Autumn Gala - Sunday

Chris Kempster Photography - Rescued by Diesels Its a well known fact now that while Steam is heavily promoted on preserved railways, Diesel power provides a solid back bone for both service trains and shunting. My experience at the Yorkshire Moors recently proved this after 'Sir Nigel Gresley'...

Chris Kempster Photography - NYMR Holiday Trains With the Sun finally coming out it was time to get over the the Yorkshire Moors and catch the extremely busy Gold timetable on the NYMR. In service: BR Std 9F 92214 'Cock O' The North' BR Std 4 75029 'The Green Knight' (Whitby services)...

Chris Kempster Photography - KWVR Vintage Trains Featuring The LNWR 'Coal Tank' in its new livery for the first time this was the Worth Valley Vintage Train day of July 15th. Utilizing the collection of carriages faithfully preserved by the 'Vintage Carriage Trust' at Ingrow, these days...

ChrisKempster Photography | Strathspey Railway 2012 Here is our visit to the Strathspey Railway in Scotland. In service was everyones favourite Scottish engine at the moment after its return from tour, 'Caley' 828.

Chris Kempster Photography - KWVR Railway Children Weekend 2012 Here are shots taken on the Bank Holiday Monday of the extended 'Railway Children Weekend'.