Chris Hall
@chris-hall.bsky.social
Love photography (LRPS), hillwalking, painting (Associate Member GRA), cycling and all things railway related. Retired railway safety professional.
www.dchrishallphotography.com
📍Midlothian
www.dchrishallphotography.com
📍Midlothian
Apologies for posting another photo of Blue Peter, but I find it so photogenic! Seen this morning leaving Edinburgh for Carlisle where a change to diesel traction was to take place
November 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Apologies for posting another photo of Blue Peter, but I find it so photogenic! Seen this morning leaving Edinburgh for Carlisle where a change to diesel traction was to take place
The power of a class A2; ‘Blue Peter’ leaving the Forth Bridge and approaching North Queensferry today on a circular itinerary from Edinburgh to Edinburgh
November 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The power of a class A2; ‘Blue Peter’ leaving the Forth Bridge and approaching North Queensferry today on a circular itinerary from Edinburgh to Edinburgh
A stirring sight this morning; the 07:29 York to Edinburgh 'Edinburgh Christmas Market’ is seen between Drem and Longniddry in East Lothian behind Battle of Britain pacific no.34067 ‘Tangmere’
November 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A stirring sight this morning; the 07:29 York to Edinburgh 'Edinburgh Christmas Market’ is seen between Drem and Longniddry in East Lothian behind Battle of Britain pacific no.34067 ‘Tangmere’
43049 ‘Neville Hill’ leads the Locomotive Services Blue Pullman set crossing the river Clyde at Crawford today, working the ‘Edinburgh Christmas Pullman’ from Watford Junction to Edinburgh
November 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
43049 ‘Neville Hill’ leads the Locomotive Services Blue Pullman set crossing the river Clyde at Crawford today, working the ‘Edinburgh Christmas Pullman’ from Watford Junction to Edinburgh
At this time of year, the sun sets in line with the Union Canal as seen from Viewforth in the Edinburgh suburbs today. Although there was a beautiful sky before sunset, grey cloud obscured the actual sunset. You soon learn in Edinburgh that the weather can change quickly and to expect anything!
November 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
At this time of year, the sun sets in line with the Union Canal as seen from Viewforth in the Edinburgh suburbs today. Although there was a beautiful sky before sunset, grey cloud obscured the actual sunset. You soon learn in Edinburgh that the weather can change quickly and to expect anything!
The view from Ben A’an in the Trossachs last Saturday. Although a hill of fairly modest height, the view along Loch Katrine is spectacular!
November 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The view from Ben A’an in the Trossachs last Saturday. Although a hill of fairly modest height, the view along Loch Katrine is spectacular!
The lovely view from Edinburgh’s Salisbury Crags near sunset yesterday; lots of Edinburgh landmarks to be seen!
October 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The lovely view from Edinburgh’s Salisbury Crags near sunset yesterday; lots of Edinburgh landmarks to be seen!
On a day when the sun sets in line with Edinburgh’s Princes Street, as seen from Calton Hill; yesterday came up trumps!
October 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
On a day when the sun sets in line with Edinburgh’s Princes Street, as seen from Calton Hill; yesterday came up trumps!
On the beach at Seacliff, East Lothian before sunrise this morning; a great time to be out with nobody else around!
October 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
On the beach at Seacliff, East Lothian before sunrise this morning; a great time to be out with nobody else around!
A favourite viewpoint for looking over Edinburgh; the view from Blackford Hill yesterday. The West Lomond hills can be seen across the Firth of Forth
October 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A favourite viewpoint for looking over Edinburgh; the view from Blackford Hill yesterday. The West Lomond hills can be seen across the Firth of Forth
A train on the lovely North Norfolk Railway last Sunday, travelling from Sheringham to Holt and about to cross the A149 road near Weybourne
September 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A train on the lovely North Norfolk Railway last Sunday, travelling from Sheringham to Holt and about to cross the A149 road near Weybourne
Been coming to the North Norfolk coast on and off for about 20 years now; definitely one of our favourite places for a short holiday
September 28, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Been coming to the North Norfolk coast on and off for about 20 years now; definitely one of our favourite places for a short holiday
35 miles on my trusty Brompton this morning, which I’ve now had for over 20 years; seen here at the one time inland port of Shardlow on the Trent and Mersey Canal
September 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
35 miles on my trusty Brompton this morning, which I’ve now had for over 20 years; seen here at the one time inland port of Shardlow on the Trent and Mersey Canal
Looking back for the ‘right away’; visiting Merchant Navy pacific ‘Peninsular & Oriental S.N. Co.’ waits departure time at Kidderminster yesterday on the second day of the Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala
September 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Looking back for the ‘right away’; visiting Merchant Navy pacific ‘Peninsular & Oriental S.N. Co.’ waits departure time at Kidderminster yesterday on the second day of the Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala
Beauty in the upper Clyde valley today; ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ rounds the curve at Crawford working a railtour from Chester to Edinburgh
September 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Beauty in the upper Clyde valley today; ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ rounds the curve at Crawford working a railtour from Chester to Edinburgh
The so-called ‘bridge to nowhere’ at Belhaven Bay, Dunbar this morning; the approach paths are covered as the tide comes in. Bass Rock is in the background
September 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The so-called ‘bridge to nowhere’ at Belhaven Bay, Dunbar this morning; the approach paths are covered as the tide comes in. Bass Rock is in the background
Cycled through Tissington this morning; certainly one of the Peak District’s prettiest villages!
September 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Cycled through Tissington this morning; certainly one of the Peak District’s prettiest villages!
I’m a sucker for a steam locomotive; specially one as beautiful as ‘Blue Peter’, seen here pounding through Settle yesterday on ‘The Lakes Express 2025’ railtour yesterday
September 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I’m a sucker for a steam locomotive; specially one as beautiful as ‘Blue Peter’, seen here pounding through Settle yesterday on ‘The Lakes Express 2025’ railtour yesterday
You wouldn’t want to mess with this bad boy; one of the lions seen at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster yesterday; well worth a visit!
September 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
You wouldn’t want to mess with this bad boy; one of the lions seen at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster yesterday; well worth a visit!
A timeless scene at Loughborough Central during the first day of the Great Central Railway’s Autumn Diesel Gala yesterday
September 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A timeless scene at Loughborough Central during the first day of the Great Central Railway’s Autumn Diesel Gala yesterday
Travelling on the Isle of Man steam railway from Douglas to Port Erin is like being transported back to the 19th century. This is ‘Maitland’ entering Castletown, the former capital of the island with a Port Erin train
August 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Travelling on the Isle of Man steam railway from Douglas to Port Erin is like being transported back to the 19th century. This is ‘Maitland’ entering Castletown, the former capital of the island with a Port Erin train
Nice to see the horse trams still operating in Douglas Isle of Man, even if their trackage has been reduced by about half in recent years
August 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Nice to see the horse trams still operating in Douglas Isle of Man, even if their trackage has been reduced by about half in recent years
Up at the summit of Snaefell yesterday, having taken the electric mountain railway from Laxey. Snaefell is the highest point on the Isle of Man with great views in every direction!
August 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Up at the summit of Snaefell yesterday, having taken the electric mountain railway from Laxey. Snaefell is the highest point on the Isle of Man with great views in every direction!
The sun sets behind the hills behind Llyn Dinas in Snowdonia two nights ago. Taken a few metres from where I was camped for the night.
August 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The sun sets behind the hills behind Llyn Dinas in Snowdonia two nights ago. Taken a few metres from where I was camped for the night.
Last night’s wild camp; a cracking view over Snowdonia despite the cloud, which continued to build during the evening blotting out all the views!
August 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Last night’s wild camp; a cracking view over Snowdonia despite the cloud, which continued to build during the evening blotting out all the views!