RAILDATE: the weekly newsletter of the Hursley Park Model Railway Society:
http://www.ibmhursleyclub.org.uk/ss/hpmrs/
NETWATCH
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Derek Gillkerson tells me that the phone number for Ron Lines has been
changed to 02380 772681. The address is 332 Shirley Road, Southampton,
SO15 3HJ. Our "Local Suppliers" directory has been updated:
http://213.232.93.59/ss/hpmrs/modshop.html
The "Departmentals" website:
http://www.departmentals.com/
Alex Fisher has set up a new website dedicated to Westhouses Depot:
http://www.westhousesdepot.co.uk
More pictures from Ron Strutt - this time looking at the Abbotsbury and
Bridport/West Bay branches:
http://ronstruttsrailwaypics.fotopic.net/
An album of railways from the 1960s to the 1980s:
http://railways-1960s-1980s.fotopic.net/
Imagine if the Underground looked like this:
http://www.leenks.com/gallery1213.htm
Mike Morant has uploaded some new images to his web gallery. They are
images that are short of background data although even without promotion,
viewers have already answered 40% of the queries:
http://gallery62603.fotopic.net/c1859207.html
Mike has also uploaded most of his Aberdeen tram images, also all scanned
from original negatives:
http://psvarchive.photos.gb.net/c1861286.html
Historic Devon images:
http://tinyurl.com/yk7y4jo
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
Aboard the Victoria Falls Express:
http://tinyurl.com/3y4pqer
(Spotter: Richard Buckby)
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Videos...
London Overground announcement overload:
http://tinyurl.com/22ot7um
(Spotter: Richard Buckby)
Kings Cross & The City Widened lines in the 1950s:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LnDhMy-axw
(Spotter: Richard Buckby)
The East London Line running prior to its last closure/rebuilding:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zMwVogP1M0
And five spotted by Ralph Rawlinson...
Switzerland - views of the standard and metre gauge railways:
http://video.afghanmania.com/video/t9KcfKV-EXs
Bekonscot Model Railway More drivers-eye views:
http://video.afghanmania.com/video/HMsJ_P6d-zg
Leak & Manifold Light Railway:
http://video.afghanmania.com/video/dWZbZGGnE6E
Japan - the Akigase Garden Railway
http://video.afghanmania.com/video/r3oYLyNwowg
Brazilian Railways:
http://video.afghanmania.com/video/_qUq8mzZ9Ik
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Ralph Rawlinson's Railway Roundup
Wikipedia's list of British towns with no railway station:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_British_towns_with_no_railway_station
Stourbridge
Contractors are being lined up to bid for the construction of the new 7m
rail/bus interchange at Stourbridge Junction; it could be in place within
18 months.
http://www.networkwestmidlands.com/stourbridge/Stourbridge_Interchange.aspx
Todmorden
Network Rail has concluded that an hourly service from Manchester to
Burnley, Accrington and terminating at Blackburn is the best option for
services using a relaid west to north curve at Todmorden.
http://tinyurl.com/39qtugj
Isle of Man
To celebrate the launch of a fine new set of stamps featuring the Island?s
famous steam, electric and mountain railways, Isle of Man Railways are
offering the opportunity for 50 lucky travellers to take part in a one-off
historical journey, featuring vintage transport, breathtaking views and a
number of unique photo opportunities.
http://tinyurl.com/35shl64
Edinburgh Waverley
A new 16m access from Princes Street with steps, an escalator and lifts
is to replace the present entrance known as Waverley Steps used by nine
million passengers a year. On the south side of the station a new step-
free access is to be opened from Market Street.
http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/6403.aspx#steps
Peru
Andean Railways Corporation, a new railway operator on the Cusco-Machu
Picchu route will conduct the last technical and regulatory inspections of
railcars as soon as Machu Picchu rail is completely opened, so that
operations can be implemented in July.
http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/Noticia.aspx?id=x3sgX5nSDKI=
Armenia
The Armenian Transport Ministry has blocked the decision of the head of
South Caucasus Railways to close some railway stations.
http://www.messenger.com.ge/issues/2125_june_11_2010/2125_econ_four.html
Georgia
Representatives of the Georgian Railways and the South Caucasus Railways
(SCR) met on 10th June to discuss launching of the seasonal passenger
trains on route from Yerevan to Batumi and back.
http://www.aysor.am/en/news/2010/06/11/armenia-georgia-relway/
Argentina
Russian Railways may take part in updating and building Argentina?s
railway infrastructure.
http://english.ruvr.ru/2010/06/14/9770229.html
Pakistan
The Lahore High Court has restrained Pakistan Railways (PR) from opening
the sealed bids received for purchase of 150 diesel locomotives and
directed them not to take any further action on these bids.
http://tinyurl.com/3ystofg
Vietnam: North-South Railway
The National Assembly will decide on 19th June whether Vietnam will invest
in this project or not. The Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City express railway is a
large-scale project that needs a total investment of US$56 billion. It
will run for 1,570km across 20 provinces and cities. With a design speed
of 300km/h, it will take about five and a half hours to complete the
journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. 4,170ha of land will need to be
requisitioned and 9,500 households will need relocating so the line can be
in use by 2035.
http://tinyurl.com/35et6o3
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IN THE NEWS
Linda Riordan, the MP for Halifax, has submitted an Early Day Motion (EDM)
in praise of Grand Central?s new West Riding service. The EDM also calls
on the Department for Transport to engage more widely with Open Access
Operators like Grand Central to see whether there are things the operators
could do that would save the Department money on franchised services.
The full wording of the EDM says:
That this House congratulates the train operator Grand Central on the
excellent start it has made to its new direct train service from Bradford
to London; praises Grand Central for its initiative in spotting a gap in
the rail market and having the vision, dedication and patience to see its
plans come to fruition; welcomes the fact that these new London services
are serving towns like Halifax and Brighouse which haven't had a direct
train service to London for decades; further welcomes the fact that the
trains are proving to be very popular with the general public and the
business community; praises Grand Central staff for their helpful and
courteous manner; further praises everyone who helped campaign for these
services, particularly the local newspaper the Halifax Evening Courier;
recognises that allowing rail operators like Grand Central to link towns
like Halifax with London provides new jobs and investment opportunities in
the North; urges the Department for Transport to encourage more open
access rail operators to introduce new services linking London with towns
and cities not currently served by trains to London; further asks the
Department to engage more widely with open access operators to see whether
there are things the operators could do that would save the Department
money on franchised services; and looks forward to Grand Central
increasing the number of services in each direction from three to four,
giving people in places like Halifax even more opportunity to get to
London for business or leisure.
Tom Clift, Managing Director of Grand Central Railway, said "We are
delighted to receive such a glowing public affirmation from a local MP.
Grand Central has been overwhelmed by the support that we have received
from MPs, Peers and other stakeholders for both our West Riding and North
Eastern services. Clearly Parliamentarians recognise that Open Access
Operators can play a role in stimulating the regions, promoting social
cohesion and increasing passenger choice and all without taxpayer
support!" he added. (Thanks to Rupert Brennan-Brown)
Derailed coach on Oban branch lifted from mountainside:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8736322.stm
RAIB initial report:
http://tinyurl.com/37zfo6b
RAIB bulletin 07/2010 fatal accident at crossing at Penrhyndeudraeth:
http://tinyurl.com/34y2kmw
East Coast service improvements from May 2011:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/10302076.stm
ECML Lincoln service severely cut back:
http://www.eastcoast.co.uk/travel-information/Eureka/How-it-will-affect-you
East Midlands Trains fleet refurbishment (Class 158's):
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/10303967.stm
Network Rail boss Iain Coucher to step down:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/10339375.stm
MBE for 'voice of Fenchurch Street':
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/10299297.stm
Level Crossing misuse at Shiplake:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxford/10301902.stm
Peckham Rye Station Refurbishment:
http://tinyurl.com/23xsrdb
http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Main_Page
Harlech WI caring for station:
http://tinyurl.com/373zbjn
Special train to Chinnor:
http://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/uploads/publications/1529.pdf
Aged steam locomotive to run Highlands line:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/10296298.stm
Driverless trains on London Underground...?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/10332333.stm
Puffing along: Steam train keeps remote Romania alive:
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/329591,romania-alive-feature.html
Cambridge bus-way troubles:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cambridgeshire/10281595.stm
Middlesbrough Transporter bridge - reopening delayed:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tees/10303644.stm
Fire on Commodore Clipper:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/10337511.stm
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Reg Nerps
TV and RADIO
19/06/10 Five 1135-1235
"Britain's Greatest Machines" Chris Barrie 7/8
19/06/10 ITV1 1430-1700
"Murder on the Orient Express" 1974 feature film
21/06/10 Five 1930-2000
"How Do They Do It?" World's largest salt mine
22/06/10 BBC4 2000-2100
"Indian Hill Railways" 1/3
23/06/10 BBC4 2000-2100
"Indian Hill Railways" 2/3
24/06/10 Five 2000-2100
"Britain's Greatest Machines" 8/8 Railways
24/06/10 BBC4 2000-2100
"Indian Hill Railways" 3/3
EVENTS
For up-to-date information on many of the tours mentioned in Raildate (and
others) often with timings, see the Steam Tours pages at:
http://www.uksteam.info/index.shtml and also
http://railwayherald.co.uk/railtours/
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge. No responsibility is
taken for inaccuracies or changes.
19/06/10 Solent Railwayana Auctions
Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Hants, PO17 5AL
http://www.solentrailwayana.com
19/06/10 100 Years of Flying in South Hampshire
Lecture: Amelia Earhart in Southampton June 1928
Lecture Theatre, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LP
(Use Art Gallery/Library entrance by fountain)
Starts: 1100
http://www.centenary-of-flight.co.uk
19/06/10 100 Years of Flying in South Hampshire
Lecture: Women in Aviation
Lecture Theatre, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LP
(Use Art Gallery/Library entrance by fountain)
Starts: 1400
http://www.centenary-of-flight.co.uk
19/06/10 Runnymede Model Railway Club Open Day
Lyne Village Hall, Lyne Lane, Lyne, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0AN
1200-1700
19/06/10- Swindon & Cricklade Railway: GWR 175 Steam Gala (2)
20/06/10
http://www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org
19/06/10- Bodmin & Wenford Railway: Heritage Transport Festival
20/06/10
http://www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk
19/06/10- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Teddy Bears Days
20/06/10
http://www.wyvernrail.co.uk/
19/06/10- Middleton Railway: 50th Anniversary Weekend
20/06/10 1000-1700 both days
http://www.middletonrailway.org.uk/
20/06/10 Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum: Emergency Vehicles
Father's Day Special & Tool Shed Sale Day
Emergency vehicles past & present, Hampshire Narrow Gauge
Railway, miniature railway, steam engine trailer rides,
blacksmith?s forge
Coal Park Lane, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7GW
http://www.bursledonbrickworks.co.uk/
20/06/10 Mid-Hants Railway: Father's Day
http://www.watercressline.co.uk/
20/06/10 Talyllyn Railway: Father's Day
http://www.talyllyn.co.uk
24/06/10 Talyllyn Railway: Victorian Train
http://www.talyllyn.co.uk
24/06/10 Winchester Bike Week: Bygone Railways Cycle Ride
Starts at 1400, and lasts for 2 hours
12 to 15 miles with an optional stop for tea.
Booking essential on 01962 864479 or
winchester@southhampshirectc.org.uk
http://southhampshirectc.org.uk
26/06/10 Mid-Hants Railway Real Ale Train (RAT)
http://www.watercressline.co.uk/rat.htm
26/06/10- Didcot Railway Centre: Enhanced Steamdays
27/06/10
http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
26/06/10- Kent & East Sussex Railway: Diesel Gala & Bus Rally (27th)
27/06/10
http://www.kesr.org.uk
26/06/10- Crich Tramway Village: 1950s Weekend
27/06/10
http://www.tramway.co.uk/
26/06/10- Llangollen Railway: Heritage Railcar Gala
27/06/10
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/
01/07/10 Talyllyn Railway: Victorian Train
http://www.talyllyn.co.uk
03/07/10 Bodmin & Wenford Railway: Cornish Branch Line Day
http://www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk
03/07/10 Train Collectors Society: Sandy Exhibition
Sandy Upper School, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL
http://www.traincollectors.co.uk
03/07/10- West Somerset Railway: Days Out with Thomas
04/07/10
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
03/07/10- Leawood Pump Steaming Weekend, Cromford Canal
04/07/10
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
03/07/10- Talyllyn Railway: Have-a-Go Gala & Wharf Garden Railway
04/07/10
http://www.talyllyn.co.uk
04/07/10 Romsey Signal Box Open Day
Admission free (donations welcome!)
1000-1600
ex-Romsey Infants School, Plaza Parade, Winchester Rd, Romsey
Car park in old school grounds
http://www.romseysignalbox.org.uk
04/07/10 Twyford Waterworks Models and Miniatures Open Day
1100-1600
http://www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk/
04/07/10 North Norfolk Railway: Vintage Transport Festival
http://www.nnrailway.co.uk/
Cheers, Howard.
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