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Scenic Rail Winter
Britain's railways can be picture-perfect at any time of the year, but we think there is something magical about them glistening in winter.
So, to celebrate this year's Winter Solstice, we've collated some of our favourite scenic railway photographs taken over the years. A big thank you to our followers on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram that have shared their beautiful winter photos with us, some are included below.
Take some time out, get cosy and relax with a warm drink as you enjoy browsing these chilly, but charming, photographs of scenic railways in winter.
And don't forget to follow us on social media for more stunning scenic rail photography throughout the seasons. We always love to see photos of your rail adventures, so be sure to share them with us on our Twitter, Facebook & Instagram pages.
Highland Main Line
Photo: Jonathan Bird & Network Rail
![Snow plough train along Highland Main Line](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/3.%20A%20snow%20plough%20as%20part%20of%20our%20winter%20fleet%20Kingussie%20in%20Scotland.%20Photo%20Jonathan%20Bird%20NR.jpg?itok=W2RmxKBp)
Settle to Carlisle Railway
Photo: Anthony Ward
![Train in the distance with rolling snowy countryside](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/12.%20IMG_2213.jpg?itok=5V2ajKOQ)
Blaenau Ffestiniog Station, Conwy Valley Line
Photo: Phil Henry
![Stone station building with ornate footbridge](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/4.%20Cromford%20Station%20in%20the%20frost%20by%20Derwent%20Valley.jpg?itok=SCUPbxEy)
Hope Valley Line
Photo: onenorthernman on Instagram
![Snowy train tracks with countryside and mountains in background](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/5.%20onenorthernman%20on%20insta%20cowburn%20tunnel%20edale%20peak%20district.jpg?itok=DoxoDNpR)
Whatstandwell Station, Derwent Valley Line
Photo: Colin Hoskins, Whatstandwell Station Adopters
![Lightly dusted snowy platform with ornate footbridge Whatstandwell Station](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/8.%20Whatstandwell%20c%20Colin%20Hoskins%203.jpg?itok=pOLVj-Cn)
Waterbeach Station, Cambridgeshire
Photo: Dom McWilliams
![Station platform overlooking frosted fields | Waterbeach Station](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/Waterbeach%20Station%202%20-%20Dom%20McWilliams.jpg?itok=zKF4J-DV)
Scarborough to York
Photo: Ricky Nowis
![TransPennine Express Train travelling across lightly dusted snowy tracks](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/Jan%2021%20TPE%20Scarborough%20to%20York%20-%20Ricky%20Nowis.jpg?itok=EewWjGSV)
Train in the snow at Aspatria station, Cumbrian Coast Line
Photo: Martin Tweddle
![Train in the snow at Aspatria Station, Cumbrian Coast Line](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/Train%20in%20the%20snow%20at%20Aspatria%20station%20-%20Martin%20Tweddle.jpg?itok=Sbtz3yzE)
Sutton Park Line
Photo: Owen Griffiths
![Robin sat on snowy bridge with train in background](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/6.%20Sutton%20Park%20Line%203%20-%20Owen%20Griffiths.jpeg?itok=NNY0v-fn)
TransPennine Express travelling through the Lake District, with the Howgill Fells as a snowy backdrop
Photo: Tom McAtee
![Train with snowy mountains in background, scenic railway journey](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/10.%20Transpennine%20service%20through%20the%20Lake%20District%20%2C%20the%20Howgills%20with%20a%20snowy%20backdrop%20Tom%20McAtee.jpg?itok=5sqiuF1n)
Millbrook Station, Marston Vale Line
![Snowy day at Millbrook Station, Marston Vale Line](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/8.%20Snowy%20Day%20at%20Millbrook%20Station%20-%20February%202022%20-%20MARSTON%20VALE.jpg?itok=xxzyW-sB)
![Llanwrtyd Wells Railway Station in the snow, Heart of Wales](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/Llanwrtyd%20Wells%20railway%20station%20in%20the%20snow%20by%20c%20Jeremy%20Bolwell.jpg?itok=l-nAPvXg)
Brundall Station Footbridge, Wherry Lines
Photo: Tarka_Man
Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Settle to Carlisle Railway
Photo: Flash Taylor
![View from the train of Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Settle to Carlisle scenic journey](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/Horton%20in%20Ribblesdale%20by%20Flash%20Taylor%20on%20FB.jpg?itok=MkFoJWD2)
West Highland Line
Photo: rudakasia82
![Blue sky and snowy moujntains along the West Highland Line](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/11.%20rudakasia82%20on%20Insta%20West%20Highland%20Line%202.jpg?itok=jxFgraYK)
Medway Valley Line
Photo: Dom the Train Nerd
![Train at the platform with Santa waiting to board](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/Dom%20the%20train%20nerd%20on%20Twitter%20Kent.jpg?itok=XEH2To8O)
Kents Bank, Furness Line
Photo: Mary Rossall
![Kents Bank Station in Cumbria covered in snow](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/Kents%20Bank%20Station%20in%20Cumbria.%20All%20photos%20credited%20to%20Mary%20Rossall%20%284%29.jpg?itok=Rpb6unwP)
Wickford Station, Southend Line
Photo: Nathaniel Dodd
![Wickford Station platform and train covered in snow](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/Former%20class%20321%20at%20Wickford%20Station%20Feb%2021%20-%20Nathaniel%20Dodd.jpeg?itok=mjOfosmr)
Sunrise at Bolton Station
Photo: Tom McAtee
![Sunrise at Bolton Station](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/7.%20Sunrise%20at%20Bolton%20-%20Northern%20Tom%20McAtee.jpg?itok=7LVlomuf)
Esk Valley Railway
Photo: Dr Phil Brown
![Esk Valley Railway thick with snow](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/Esk%20Valley%20Railway%20copywrite%20Dr%20Phil%20Brown.jpg?itok=pWNuyE00)
Blea Moor
Photo: Anthony Ward
![Blea Moor in the snow](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/2.%20Blea%20Moor%20by%20Facebook%20user%20Mark%20Andrew%20Jones.jpg?itok=j3arhFGp)
Ribblehead Station, Settle to Carlisle Railway
Photo: Tom McAtee
![Ribblehead Station with snow covered mountains in the background](https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_article/public/blogposts/14.%20158848%20158796%202H86%201049%20Leeds%20to%20Carlisle%20at%20Ribblehead.%2010th%20March%202023.%20By%20Tom%20McAtee.jpg?itok=3IDa3BPv)
We'd love to hear what your favourite photo is. Join in the conversation on our socials using #ScenicRailWinter and sure to follow us on social media for more stunning scenic rail photography & videos throughout the year: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & TikTok.
Please check for disruptions before you start your journey. You can do this through the National Rail website here.
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