Bobs Rail Relics
@bobsrailrelics.co.uk
Railways, Industrial History, Canals and the odd bit of strange Wales
If any London based rail enthusiasts happen to be at Paddington today at about 11.56 around platform 7, you may notice an Avanti Pendelino, 390016, making an appearance. No idea why. 5Z57. @nickbadley.com @jagohazzard.bsky.social @geofftech.bsky.social
🎥 New video time 🎥 Earlier this year I looked into some tramway blocks in a field at Waterloo. No, not that Waterloo....
The Mynydd-Y-Bwlch tramroad - the mystery blocks at Waterloo
I look at some stone blocks in a field near Caerphilly and guide you through what they might be.
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It would seem this video has gone viral. Normally I am happy when one gets past the 1k mark. This has just hit 10 thousand views! Seems everyone loves a tunnel
Not Zacks greatest fan but this is hilarious imho.
Zack Polanski@zackpolanski.bsky.social · last mo.Campaigning in Greater Manchester today and just running through some life lessons...
Currently being repaired, Avonside number 3 Portbury sits outside the shed on the Bristol Harbour Railway. A video about the line will be dropping later this year.
I cannot believe the amount of views this video has had. It seems a lot of people like tunnels. Especially ones which are buried and you need a skateboard to visit. Check it out:
The Rhondda Tunnel. Past, Present and Future
The Rhondda Tunnel. A look at its history, the plan for its future, and a look at what’s down there. Blocked off at both ends, but there is a vision for its future. Music from #Uppbeat (free for…
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@geofftech.bsky.social Thanks for explaining why I saw a GWR IET at Whitland recently. I just happened to be at the station and took some video of it coming off the branch and a 197 headed out, plus the token exchange youtube.com/shorts/u6Wrf...
Token exchange at Whitland.
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🎥 New video time 🎥 The Rhondda Tunnel. A look at the history, plans for the future and a look inside this hidden gem. Two miles long, sealed at both ends, come and see this wonderful relic. youtu.be/6TUwolKi5d4
The Rhondda Tunnel. Past, Present and Future
The Rhondda Tunnel. A look at its history, the plan for its future, and a look at what’s down there. Blocked off at both ends, but there is a vision for its future. Music from #Uppbeat (free for…
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Frustrating trip to an abandoned railway trackbed today. Since I visited a year or so ago, it has disappeared completely to vegetation and is now totally impassible. A rewrite of the video is needed I feel! At least the ruins of this old trans shipment building is still intact.
Coming Tuesday June 30th. The past, present and future of a sealed off tunnel. The Rhondda Tunnel
The Taff Vale Railway Company was created on 21st June 1836 by an Act of Parliament. My video I made last year, on its history can be found here. youtu.be/-MSNh_iKFeY
Rail 200 - The Taff Vale Railway
A short overview of one of the most complex railways in the South Wales network. From their origins, to their locomotives and how they grew their company. Music from #Uppbeat (free for…
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I paid £1.48 for petrol today. Unleaded at Tesco in Ystrad Myanch. First time I have paid below £1.50 for ages.
Cape Verde. Apparently they play football as well (the beach at Santa Maria on Sal).
Whitland station this morning and not a YouTuber in sight. 😁 @sarahwiththetrains.bsky.social @jenonthemove.com @glovestrains.bsky.social @everylaststation.bsky.social
🎥 I case you missed it - new video time 🎥 Part 2 of my look at the highlights of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway between Machen and Maesycwmer. This time I start at Bedwas, find the remains of a signalbox, bridges, stone work, and a long lost station. youtu.be/XUmJFlWrtsE
Brecon and Merthyr Railway - Bedwas to Maesycwmmer
Part tow of my explore of highlights between Machen and Maesycwmmer...
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Sometime cleaning images with AI works, however this is a spectacular fail. Two Islywn Borough Transport buses at Pontllanfriath. One going to Penlywn. It has decided to plant them firmly into Yorkshire! A better prompt may help, I'll see what I can write.
🎥 New video time 🎥 Part 2 of my look at the highlights of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway between Machen and Maesycwmer. This time I start at Bedwas, find the remains of a signalbox, bridges, stone work, and a long lost station. youtu.be/XUmJFlWrtsE
Brecon and Merthyr Railway - Bedwas to Maesycwmmer
Part tow of my explore of highlights between Machen and Maesycwmmer...
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Taken a number of years ago, 47714 in Rail Express Systems livery, pauses at the signal near Newport Road in Cardiff.
@lauralexx.bsky.social Just watched Trying on Next up. As a result booked to see you at the WMC Cabaret in Cardiff. Squeezing you in between Laura Smith and Bill Bailey. Now that's a dinner party.
First flying with Ryanair. Not a bad experience all told.
Distance signal remains in Rhondda Tunnel. The video is being created and will drop later this month.
To round off my birthday week headed out to Málaga for a few days. Rode a Spanish train and marvelled at a stunning city.
Having braved a tunnel yesterday, today was a walk around Bristol Harbour and a ride on the Bristol Harbour Railway. Great little line.
Did I avoid the sun today for a muddy tunnel visit? Yes. Was it amazing? Also yes. Rhondda Tunnel video will drop later this year.
New Video A look at the Brecon and Merthyr Railway between Machine and Maesycwmmer. Or at least that was the plan, as I explain in this Part 1 of a two parter. Coal mines, coke works, an abandoned station and some very odd birds. Part 1 - Machen to Bedwas youtu.be/Rz04_8b1szA
Brecon and Merthyr - Machen to Bedwas
Part 1 of my look at the Brecon and Merthyr Railway between Machen and Maesycwmmer. Starting off with the sights between Machen and Bedwas
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Remains of the Brecon and Merthyr railway near Bedwas. It's a hike up to the trackbed a long way up above the tunnel.
@catherinewestmp.bsky.social Utterly crazy to move against a democratically elected Prime Minister. This will destroy any political career you have had to date. Labour supporters do not want a repeat of the Tories revolving door. Please back down now.