Daniel Wright
@danielhwright.bsky.social
Escaped transport journalist and transport planner, sometime librarian and Community Rail support person; currently freelance transport writer of various things (inc @thebeautyoftransport.com) as well as working and living in fabulous Orkney.
When I say small heritage items at stations are good ways of telling railway history, this is what I mean. This is a BRB (Residuary) sign (with logo! who knew) at Leamington Spa. The company had a small but important role in the privatised railway, but has left very little physical evidence behind.
Latest additions to https://stationheritageartefacts.org.uk/ are five new station records with three others updated with new artefacts, from five contributors (thank you very much!). The ultra-stylish lettering on the signal box at Plymouth comes courtesy of @rclongauthor.bsky.social
Latest stations added to site
Barnt Green (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Castle Cary (submitted by David Redfern) Ham Street (submitted by Paul Wright) Hanwell (submitted by David Redfern) Leamington Spa (updated) (submitted by Paul Webster) Longbridge (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Moulsecoomb (submitted by Paul Wright) Plymouth (updated) (submitted by Richard Long) Thank you very much to the contributors mentioned above! If you're inspired to take part yourself, check out the "Join In" page. To keep up to date with new stations and artefacts added to the website, subscribe below:
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What is going on with this mad rainbow this morning? We get a lot of rainbows in Orkney but this is a weird one with an extra bit.
Big update to https://stationheritageartefacts.org.uk/ - six contributors have sent in their findings for 11 new stations with eight more updated! Loads of interesting artefacts recorded, with this extremely rare GWR boundary kerbstone at Dawlish a highlight.
Latest stations added to site
Appledore (submitted by Paul Wright) Battle (submitted by Paul Wright) Blakedown (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Cambridge (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Dawlish (updated) (submitted by David Redfern) Exeter St Davids (updated) (submitted by David Redfern) Hagley (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Hartlebury (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Kidderminster (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Lewes (updated) (submitted by Paul Wright) Lincoln (updated) (submitted by Matt Pyecroft)
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Current DfT position seems to be “We’ve nationalised the railway by mistake”.
Stephen Bush@stephenkb.bsky.social · 2w agoEh, she might get lucky through a combination of “global feelgood factor after 2028” + “get shot of the Reeves fiscal rules and create free money by cutting infrastructure” + “can privatise the railways again”
So, I think this is right - TfL is setting up a publicly owned bus company (tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/tfl-unv...) but recently awarded the London Overground concession to a private company for eight years, while DfT is transferring train operations to publicly-owned DFTO/GBR.
TfL unveils transformational 'Buses for London' as the capital's publicly owned bus company
PN - 239 TfL announces new publicly owned bus company Park Royal Depot confirmed as first operational base of Transport for London's new publicly owned bus company Route 6 will become the first...
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I’m a (back) cover boy! (Also go buy this, followers of my alt a/c @thebeautyoftransport.com will know how much respect I have for Richard’s work on the Isle of Wight railways; this will be excellent.)
Richard Long@rclongauthor.bsky.social · 4w agoPleased to reveal the full wrap-round cover of my forthcoming @crecyrail.bsky.social title “Southern Way Special no.22: 60 Years of Isle of Wight Tube Trains in Colour”. crecy.co.uk/product/the-... That stunning back cover image is by @danielhwright.bsky.social #IsleofWight #IslandLine #RydeRail
It is the National Trust's AGM soon. Every year I have to find out what/who is being supported by the extremely tedious Restore Trust organisation. Helpfully, they list their resolutions and candidates for Council here (www.restoretrust.org.uk/agm-2026) for the rest of us to avoid.
AGM 2026 — Restore Trust
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Records of artefacts created for five new stations, and five updated at https://stationheritageartefacts.org.uk/ thanks to four contributors, including a plaque commemorating the visit of a US president (not many of those around) submitted by @railwayheritage.bsky.social - thank you!
Latest stations added to site
Cambridge South (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Chester (updated) (submitted by Railway Heritage Trust) Coseley (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Dawlish (submitted by Richard Long) London Charing Cross (submitted by Railway Heritage Trust) Milton Keynes Central (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Northampton (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Rye (submitted by Paul Wright) Wolverton (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Wrexham General (updated) (submitted by Railway Heritage Trust)
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Records for heritage artefacts at seven new stations and three more updated today at https://stationheritageartefacts.org.uk/ with the help of two contributors. I was delighted to find a Pooley & Son weighing machine (could do with some TLC) at Kinbrace, an isolated station on the Far North Line.
Latest stations added to site
Culrain (submitted by David Thompson) Forsinard Invershin (submitted by David Thompson) Islip (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Kinbrace Lairg (submitted by David Thompson) Oxford Parkway (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Rugby (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Stechford (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Stoke-on-Trent (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Thank you very much to the contributors mentioned above! If you're inspired to take part yourself, check out the "Join In" page. To keep up to date with new stations and artefacts added to the website, subscribe below:
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Records created on https://stationheritageartefacts.org.uk/ for artefacts at five more stations, with one updated, thanks to three contributors. Featured image: @railwayheritage.bsky.social's submission of Bentham's fabulously unusual (and listed) set of Midland Railway boundary markers. Also...
Latest stations added to site
Ardgay (submitted by David Thompson) Bentham (submitted by Railway Heritage Trust) Burton on Trent (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Lichfield City (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Nuneaton (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Old Hill (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Thank you very much to the contributors mentioned above! If you're inspired to take part yourself, check out the "Join In" page. To keep up to date with new stations and artefacts added to the website, subscribe below:
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Three new site records started on https://stationheritageartefacts.org.uk/ with two more updated, with thanks to a regular correspondent. Here's a photo of the water tower at Romsey; it also has a Pooley weighbridge (thanks to @mikeyashworth.bsky.social for prompting me to get that one done).
Latest stations added to site
Brent Cross West Kings Norton (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) London Euston (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Romsey Rowley Regis (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Thank you very much to the contributors mentioned above! If you're inspired to take part yourself, check out the "Join In" page. To keep up to date with new stations and artefacts added to the website, subscribe below:
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Records for heritage artefacts at 9 more mainline stations added to https://stationheritageartefacts.org.uk/ and 2 updated today thanks to five contributors! You will know my delight in finding surviving weighbridges at stations; another has turned up at Lye (photo © Hazel Nicholson).
Latest stations added to site
Cradley Heath (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Deal Dunkeld & Burnham (submitted by John Martin) Falmer (submitted by Paul Wright) Langley Green (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Lye (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Sandy (updated) (submitted by Matt Pyecroft) Stourbridge Junction (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Sutton Coldfield (submitted by Paul Webster) Tonbridge (updated with improved image) (submitted by Matt Pyecroft) Winchelsea (submitted by Paul Wright)
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Chunky update to https://stationheritageartefacts.org.uk/ - 8 new station records, and another 8 station records updated with new artefacts, with many thanks to four contributors. So many wonderful 'things' to choose from, but how about this rare GWR utility cover at Worcester Shrub Hill.
Latest stations added to site
Bristol Temple Meads (updated) (submitted by Jack Kirby) Darlaston (updated) (submitted by Paul Webster) Darlington (submitted by Paul Webster) Doleham (submitted by Paul Wright) Glynde (submitted by Paul Wright) Hamstead (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Reading (updated) (submitted by Jack Kirby) Stockport (updated) (submitted by Jack Kirby) Tamworth (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Three Oaks (submitted by Paul Wright) Whaley Bridge (submitted by Jack Kirby)
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Eleven new station records added to www.stationheritageartefacts.org.uk and three updated with many thanks to three contributors. What to choose to illustrate the update though? How about a terrifying reminder of the time Chris Grayling was a particularly useless transport secretary...
Latest stations added to site
Bradford Interchange (updated) (submitted by Jack Kirby) Bristol Parkway (submitted by Jack Kirby) Buxton (submitted by Jack Kirby) Cambridge North (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Cambridge South (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) London Euston (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Oakengates (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Reading (submitted by Jack Kirby) Redditch (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Rochdale (submitted by Jack Kirby) Stowmarket Stroud…
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Just published at www.stationheritageartefacts.org.uk - records of heritage artefacts at three more stations, plus two stations updated, thanks to two contributors. Lots to enjoy including an LNER utility cover, and this artwork at brand-new Cambridge South (©watfordgap.bsky.social)
Latest stations added to site
Cambridge South (submitted by Paul Webster) Evesham (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Needham Market Oakham (updated) (submitted by Paul Webster) Shenfield Thank you very much to the contributors mentioned above! If you're inspired to take part yourself, check out the "Join In" page. To keep up to date with new stations and artefacts added to the website, subscribe below:
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Just published at www.stationheritageartefacts.org.uk: records of the heritage artefacts located at six more stations, plus one station updated, thanks to a regular contributor. This elegant British Railways Board opening plaque is at Neath (© Hazel Nicholson)
Latest stations added to site
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Haverfordwest (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Leamington Spa (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Merthyr Tydfil (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Nairn Neath (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Swansea (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Thank you very much to the contributors mentioned above! If you're inspired to take part yourself, check out the "Join In" page. To keep up to date with new stations and artefacts added to the website, subscribe below:
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Four contributors submitted artefacts records for four new stations, with three updated. Love this gate at Shrewsbury and SRA/Wales & Borders sign at Ludlow (both © Hazel Nicholson) and this plaque at Llandrindod Wells (© Brian Blackmore). stationheritageartefacts.org.uk/2026/06/30/l...
Three new station artefacts records added today to stationheritageartefacts.org.uk and four updated, thanks to two contributors. More of the Far North Line now on the site and I can't resist a Pooley weighing machine so the featured image is the one at Rogart (image © David Thompson).
Latest stations added to site
Bedford St Johns (submitted by Matt Pyecroft) Borough Green & Wrotham (submitted by Matt Pyecroft) Dingwall (updated) (submitted by David Thompson) Dunrobin Castle (updated) (submitted by David Thompson) Golspie (updated) (submitted by David Thompson) Harpenden (updated) (submitted by Matt Pyecroft) Rogart (submitted by David Thompson) Thank you very much to the contributors mentioned above! If you're inspired to take part yourself, check out the "Join In" page. To keep up to date with new stations and artefacts added to the website, subscribe below:
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Absolutely loved @nickharkaway.com ‘s Karla’s Choice, very pleased there is more coming.
Nick Harkaway@nickharkaway.com · 4mo ago3.
doublearrow.co.uk@doublearrow64.bsky.social · 4mo agoThis article by @danielhwright.bsky.social includes a wonderful photograph of Richmond station by Philip Butler. Aside from the banal use of the word ‘Station’ on the façade (without a Rail Symbol), there are two house flags flying (overkill perhaps?) which caught my attention and reminded me…
Wrote this for @lonrec.bsky.social on my new accidental specialist subject… londonreconnections.com/greater-lond...
Greater London’s overlooked Art Deco railway stations
Dotted around the streets of London is a collection of stylish inter-war railway stations. These are not, however, the Art Deco Underground stations commissioned by Frank Pick between the two world wa...
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Had my occasional recurring thought that it is now a year later than the planned entry into commercial passenger service of the forerunners to Brittany Ferries' Regent ground effect ferries/gadgetbahns, which I am sure will definitely arrive by 2028. brittanyferriesnewsroom.com/brittany-fer...
Nine new artefacts records added today to stationheritageartefacts.org.uk and two updated, thanks to three contributors. A good chunk of the Far North Line now on the site including the delightful Fearn (image © David Thompson) which has unusual fixed steps on its platform.
Latest stations added to site
Alness (submitted by David Thompson) Alvechurch (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Beauly (submitted by David Thompson) Brighton (updated) (submitted by Matt Pyecroft) Bromsgrove (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Conon Bridge (submitted by David Thompson) Fearn (submitted by David Thompson) Invergordon (submitted by David Thompson) Malvern Link Muir of Ord (submitted by David Thompson) Tain (updated) (submitted by David Thompson) Thank you very much to the contributors mentioned above!
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More artefacts records added today to stationheritageartefacts.org.uk, thanks to two contributors. Can't decide between Pitlochry's drinking water fountain (© John Martin) or Church Stretton's weighbridge (© Hazel Nicholson) so here are both. stationheritageartefacts.org.uk/2026/06/01/l...
Five stations added to stationheritageartefacts.org.uk, thanks to regular contributor Hazel Nicholson. Includes this near-inexplicable sculpture at Erdington. Inspired to submit an artefact you've found at a station? Info about how to is in the link!
Latest stations added to site
Aston (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Chester Road (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Erdington (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Gravelly Hill (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Stourbridge Town (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Thank you very much to Hazel Nicholson for this set of submissions! If you're inspired to take part yourself, check out the "Join In" page. To keep up to date with new stations and artefacts added to the website, subscribe below:
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Five stations added to stationheritageartefacts.org.uk and one updated with new artefacts, thanks to @watfordgap.bsky.social, plus some additional artefacts from me. Includes the morbid (IMHO) taxidermied Station Jim at Slough. Inspired to submit something? Info about how to is in the link!
Latest stations added to site
Hebden Bridge (updated) (submitted by Paul Webster) Holyhead (submitted by Paul Webster) Liverpool James Street (submitted by Paul Webster) Newbury Racecourse (submitted by Paul Webster) Slough (submitted by Paul Webster) Stockport (submitted by Paul Webster) Thank you very much to Paul Webster for this set of submissions! If you're inspired to take part yourself, check out the "Join In" page. To keep up to date with new stations and artefacts added to the website, subscribe below:
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Five stations added to https://stationheritageartefacts.org.uk/ and five updated with new artefacts, thanks to two contributors. For your viewing pleasure, here is Ipswich's platform weighbridge, not in pristine condition but still a nice survivor. Inspired to submit something? Info is in the link!
Latest stations added to site
Bedworth (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Bermuda Park (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Coventry Arena (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Ingatestone Inverness (updated) Inverness Airport Ipswich Llandudno (submitted by Paul Webster) Nuneaton (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Rugeley Trent Valley (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Thank you very much to the contributors mentioned above! If you're inspired to take part yourself, check out the "Join In" page. To keep up to date with new stations and artefacts added to the website, subscribe below:
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6 stations added to https://stationheritageartefacts.org.uk/ and 4 updated with new artefacts, thanks to 2 contributors. Includes surprising tiles at Duddeston (© Hazel Nicholson), several badly damaged by insensitive fittings installation work. Inspired to submit something? Info is in the link!
Latest stations added to site
Atherstone (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Crewe (updated) Droitwich Spa (updated) Duddeston (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Elmswell Glossop (submitted by Brett Tremble) Hereford Stafford (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Witton Wolverhampton (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Thank you very much to the contributors mentioned above! If you're inspired to take part yourself, check out the "Join In" page. To keep up to date with new stations and artefacts added to the website, subscribe below:
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The first May bank holiday is coming up, so why not use it to explore the modernist architecture of Metro-land? Our Guide covers the north west suburbs, detailing the best art deco, modernist and brutalist buildings. Get yours here modernisminmetroland.bigcartel.com/product/a-gu...
