This article is an opportunity to showcase photographs where the locomotive and train are mere incidental parts of the finished product.
This high contrast image shows class 50 diesel locomotive No.50012 'Benbow' sweeping round the curve between Newland and Malvern Link with the afternoon express train from London Paddington to Hereford. The photographer's choice of a high angle of elevation neatly captures the atmosphere of the late 1970s. The gas holder in the background was on the site of the former Newland Gas Works. Photograph taken by Adrian Booth on 23rd April 1978.
This unusual photograph was taken from the pedestrian footbridge at Worcester Shrub Hill Station and shows plenty of interest. In the foreground is Network Rail's Worcester Depot whilst the wasteland beyond is the site of the former locomotive and wagon repair works which closed in 1965. Tunnel Junction Signal Box is on the right hard side of the photograph. The unidentified class 150/1 three-car diesel multiple unit is working the 15:16 service from Worcester Foregate Street to Dorridge. The railings at the top of the photograph are installed along the famous 'Railway Walk'. Photograph taken by Andrew Smith on Saturday 2nd July 2011.
EWS livery class 66/0 diesel locomotive No.66098 has charge of train code No.6V05, the morning Round Oak to Margam empty covered vans. The use of a 200mm lens has neatly highlighted the desolate state of the empty yards at Worcester. The train had been held in Worcester Shrub Hill Station whilst the 09:54 First Great Western service from Great Malvern to London Paddington cleared the section. The signals are set for the approach of the 07:32 First Great Western service from Warminster to Great Malvern, which was operated by South West Trains class 158 two-car diesel multiple unit No.158885, the front of which can just be seen. Photograph taken by Andrew Smith on Wednesday 20th July 2011.