A detailed oil painting depicts a powerful steam locomotive pulling a string of passenger carriages along an elevated rail track. The train is rendered in a deep, dark green, puffing thick, billowing white and grey smoke into a clear blue sky. The scene is set in the countryside during what appears to be autumn, given the golden-brown hues of the dry, grassy embankment.
In the foreground, a low, weathered dry-stone wall separates the rail embankment from a quiet grassy area. Beside the wall, two figures are resting, accompanied by a small dog and bicycles parked nearby, creating a sense of peaceful leisure contrasting with the industrial motion of the passing train. A leafless, spindly tree stands prominently on the right side, framing the composition and adding texture to the autumnal landscape.
The colour palette is dominated by earthy tones: the muted yellows and browns of the vegetation, the slate-grey of the stonework, and the rich, dark tones of the iron engine. The lighting is bright and clear, suggesting a crisp, sunny day. The artwork exhibits a classic, realistic style typical of railway art, with a focus on mechanical detail and pastoral atmosphere. In the bottom right corner, a signature reads 'Don Breckon 82'.