1st "Dawn Commuters" by Mark Lawrence. On a cold December morning two commuter trains approach St Johns station in South London, one from the suburbs climbs over another from the coast and catches some of the dawn colours shortly before sunrise. 15th December 2023.
Creative
1st "Cathiron" by Peter Leigh. HST power cars 43468, 43480 and 43465, 43484 top and tail barrier vehicles with the first new Mersey Rail unit 777140. 22nd January 2023.
Scoop
1st: "Clagtastic" by Terry Callaghan. 25 September 2023 saw 56051 Survival and 56113 operate the Lindsey to Kingsbury tanks, and return, a first for the class since Colas took over the workings from DB. In the fading light we see the pair filling the air with clag as they depart with 6E59 17:40 back to Lindsey.
People's Choice
1st: "Headlights in the Highlands" by Bruce Galloway. 66771 lights up the line as it leads 1S25 21:15 London Euston to Inverness sleeper portion up the hill at Kinveachy. 73791 was tucked inside. 30th November 2023.
