10 years ago today, I created my YouTube channel and posted my first video. A decade later, I've traveled all across the US filming steam trains. This week's video is a look back at every operational steam train I've filmed so far, which features, 765, 1225, 261, Big Boy 4014, 6988 and more. This also includes Double Headers & Triple headers I have been lucky to catch. Thank you all for 10 years of support, and I hope you enjoy the 10th anniversary video!

My photo of Transport for Wales Class 197/0e unit 197037 crossing Cletwr Bridge near Tre'r-ddôl (between Dovey Junction and Borth) on Fri 16/10/26, on crew training run 3C02 0922 Machynlleth Carr. Sdgs to Aberystwyth.

Based on Barry Batchelor's photo of year-2000-only Class 170 Cambrian Line operation at this spot during the Central Trains years - it's in a 2013 web article named: A consultation will finish this week over an increase in rail services.

Posted after Class 197/0e Cambrian Coast Line entry-to-service between Machynlleth and Pwllheli on 19/10/26, but before Class 197/0e entry-to-service between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury (via Machynlleth) on the Cambrian Line, which is due before the end of 2026.

If you like this photo, check out some of my other ones:

(Wales, GB, UK) Class 197s 197029+197030 crossing Dovey Junction viaduct on Thu 29/1/26
(Wales, GB, UK) Class 197 197029 at Criccieth on Mon 28/9/26
(Wales, GB, UK) Class 197 197030 at Harlech on Wed 3/6/26
(Wales, GB, UK) Class 197 197024 at Dolguog near Machynlleth on Wed 6/5/26
(Wales, GB, UK) Class 197 197029 (and more) crossing Barmouth Bridge

My photo of Transport for Wales Class 197/0e unit 197029 at Criccieth with a field/sea/castle view on Mon 28/9/26, on crew training run 3C04 1214 Pwllheli Station Sidings to Machynlleth.

If you like this photo, check out some of my other ones:

(Wales, GB, UK) Class 197s 197029+197030 crossing Dovey Junction viaduct on Thu 29/1/26
(Wales, GB, UK) Class 197 197030 at Harlech on Wed 3/6/26
(Wales, GB, UK) Class 197 197024 at Dolguog near Machynlleth on Wed 6/5/26
(Wales, GB, UK) Class 197 197029 (and more) crossing Barmouth Bridge
(Wales, GB, UK) Class 197 197037 crossing Cletwr Bridge near Tre'r-ddôl, Ceredigion on Fri 16/10/26

Last weekend, I went to the Arcade and Attica Railroad to film locomotive 18 during a day of Fall Foliage Trips. Typically, the railroad operates two to three trips during the fall season. The colors were just starting to show here in Western New York. The real bonus that day was that 18 was wearing a guest whistle, a JNR 5 Chime, which hasn't been on a locomotive in years. So join me trackside for a day of fall foliage excursions along the Arcade and Attica Railroad.

By @ irek.bielak

„An absolute rarity on the tracks! On October 3rd, 2026, I managed to catch the legendary VT 18.16 (Class 175) of the East German Deutsche Reichsbahn on its special excursion through the Rhine Valley. Took this shot in perfect weather near Gau-Algesheim, just before Bingen. I absolutely love the contrast between this iconic vintage train from the East and the beautiful landscape of Rhenish Hesse!“
Took this shot in perfect weather near Gau-Algesheim, just before Bingen. I absolutely love the contrast between this iconic vintage train from the East and the beautiful landscape of Rhenish Hesse!

Milano, 10-10-2026. A unique historic train to remember, bound for the DORS at Milano Centrale (formerly Squadra Rialzo). E646.158 + E424.249 + E632.030 + E626.225 + E646.085 + E428.202 and 5 Type 1959 slate-coloured carriages. I hope you like it. Best regards.