This week has involved a lot of close quarter steam, it's been a good week 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃
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Fluencing one transport system at a time. (Currently here, the old place and the pachyderm place all under the same handle)
WALKING THE HIGHLAND CHIEFTAIN! From 2nd September I will be walking from London Kings Cross to Inverness following the route of the famous Highland Chieftain service to raise money for Samaritans! Please donate what you can: www.justgiving.com/page/highlan... #ChieftainChallenge
The Actions are at Netley Marsh Steam Fair today, very hot but we have thermos flasks full of iced water!
also, someone sent me this this week, can't believe I'd not seen it sooner. It's actual genius / perfection ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBqC...
I recreated the BBC News Countdown but with trains
YouTube video by Jakeso
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This is... I mean, just read it. Whether you like football or not.
Dear Roxane | By Yan Diomande
I wrote this because I can’t speak about it. I wrote this because I want you to know that I will make sure that you live on.
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The article is freely available on www.army.mil/article/1098...
Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning
The new captain jumped from the deck, fully dressed, and sprinted through the water. A former lifeguard, he kept his eyes on his victim as he headed straight for the couple swimming between their anch...
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Join Tim Dunn for a night of all things Titfield - 8pm 15/05/26, Wharf Café, £1pp on the door. We've some excellent prizes, including the BRAND NEW 4K Blu-Ray of the film - thanks to StudioCANAL! Test your knowledge & then be one of the first to see the new 4K restoration!
Dromod ✅ A great hour here where I visited the Cavan and Leitrim Railway museum! Was given a tour around and it’s a fantastic place to visit. Full of history and volunteers full of passion for the history of Ireland’s railways! Do visit! www.cavanandleitrimrailway.com
“Take a moment to think before you dive in. That’s the best advice for Google Photos users, as the company confirms its latest update can scan all your photos to “use actual images of you and your loved ones” in AI image generation.” www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
Google Starts Scanning All Your Photos As New Update Goes Live
Google wants its AI to see all the photos of "you and your loved ones." Billions of users must now decide.
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I'm not saying it was a late platform change at Waterloo last night but when one of the people muttering "what the heck?!?" after the PA and stomping back to the gate line is your driver...
The last two have left The Park. But one remains, and it needs your help. www.gofundme.com/f/preserving...
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas—a pioneer, protector, and lifelong champion for orangutans. You can learn more and read the tribute from Orangutan Foundation International: orangutan.org/tribute-to-d...
The Statfold Country Park announce final opportunity to drive historic locomotive Liassic https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/the-last-assic-special-driver-experience.html #NarrowGauge
The Statfold Country Park announce final opportunity to drive historic locomotive Liassic
The Statfold Country Park has announced the Last-Assic Special Driver Experience, set to take place on 26 April 2026, offering enthusiasts what may be the final opportunity to drive the historic locomotive Liassic.
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Team 507 needs you! We want more people to join the dedicated band of volunteers who keep 507001 ticking. Head to our website to find out how you can get involved. www.class507.org.uk/2026/03/your...
#WeekJforJuxtaposition #AlphabetChallenge 2R meets 2D at the Spa Valley Railway #Lego #Thumper #DEMU #ModelTrains #RailBlue
We will have our society stand at The Thomas Brassey Society's Railway History Day, this Saturday at St Barnabas Village Centre, Bromborough. Come along to chat to Team 507 about the unit, as well as enjoying the other exhibitors and talks.
If you know, you know. Having dinner in one of the more unique venues tonight.
Tickets for the service cost £25 in support of two charities – 123 Help 4 Family’s and the Angel Trust. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/northern-to-operate-one-off-service-on-heritage-railway.html #class_158 #darlington #northern
Northern to operate one off service on heritage railway
A special one-off service has been announced, with Northern and the Weardale Railway teaming up.
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The Swan Song of the @thewatercressline.bsky.social Steam Illuminations this season with a single Arlesford service on a very frosty night
A few more with a better microphone (with an actual deadcat) tonight @thewatercressline.bsky.social First the Arlesford Train's arrival
Little visit to see the Steam Illuminations running on the Watercress Line tonight (we were on board the opening weekend) Clear night and the wind is a bit bracing! @thewatercressline.bsky.social
Little visit to see the Steam Illuminations running on the Watercress Line tonight (we were on board the opening weekend) Clear night and the wind is a bit bracing! @thewatercressline.bsky.social
That feeling when you get there in good time for the first train at 10.50 And then find it was 10.30 and you've missed it by 4 minutes 🤦 Still there is lovely cafe at Alstom Station so there are upside while you wait!
I absolutely didn't visit just to get the other side to be complete @signaloftheday.bsky.social (but it may have been one of the reasons 😂) On the approach to Lakeside station on Windermere
Also bonus @signaloftheday.bsky.social type content with a couple of miniature arm ground signals. Would have been better from the other side but sometimes it's Hobson's Choice with the seating 😂
It's been a few years but today the Actions finally made it back to the GCR for a days rail riding. This station has a special place in my heart as my earliest memory of visiting a heritage railway with Senior Gricer. I was both thrilled and then terrified when a safety valve lifted next to us!
A trip on this remarkable train is still a special treat to myself. £200 for an en suite club room is a great deal. Get the Highland Sleeper up, explore some of the Scottish rail routes during the day, get the Lowland Sleeper home.
Caledonian Sleeper have an offer on for Autumn/Winter on their Highlands routes: www.sleeper.scot/200/. Might be the time to try out the sleeper! More about the sleeper at www.seat61.com/sleeper-to-s...
Our future home at the Tanat Valley Light Railway will be open for Heritage Open Days from 12th-21st September. Why not pop down there to see the work they have been doing recently?
BlueSky hive mind! Looking for recommendations for a web store for the Class 507 website. No fancy stuff needed, just add to cart, calculate postage costs, and link up to payment provider such as PayPal. Looking for something simple to set up and maintain, low cost, ideally open source.
So, today I learned¹ to drive this 🤓 ¹ the basics at least...