The Pennine hills of northern England offer some of the country’s finest – and most diverse – landscapes. They have long been a magnet for the nation’s railway photographers, offering stunning vistas and dramatic backdrops to the elegance and power of a locomotive working its way through the scene. They offer the photographer the chance to capture something more than just a train.

In this book, David Hayes offers a selection of stunning photographs captured in this special environment. Featured are the attractive limestone dales of Derbyshire, the windswept moorlands of the Settle & Carlisle, and the changing of the seasons as the full majesty and variety of this region comes to the fore.