Dave Peel is a married, retired teacher who lives in Dorset. He was born in Bradford and grew up, and was educated, in Shipley. After graduating from Liverpool University, he taught mathematics in Leeds for thirty years. Dave has had a strong intrest in railways and rail travel from an early age. Since the age of eleven he has been an active member of several railway clubs and societies, including Bradford Railway Circle and the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Dave has been a photographer of the railway scene for fifty years and has travelled far and wide in pursuit of his interest, both in the UK and world-wide. He also gives illustrated presentations to railway enthusiast groups, as an invited speaker.