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NETWATCH
A recent exploration of Broomielaw station on the South Durham and Lancashire Union Railway:
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=63593
And Ashford Locomotive Works:
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=61046
An August 2010 exploration of Wheatley tunnel:
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=53262
(Spotter: Tom Baldwin)
Llanelli railway riots 1911:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14529442
(Spotter: Mike Price)
Lionheart Trains:
http://www.lionhearttrains.com/
A train-impersonating Vicar (audio)
http://boos.audioboo.fm/attachments/1476391/train-impersonating-vicar-rev-andrew-dowman.mp3
(Spotter: Nick Wheat)
The Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee Railway (The North Shore Line):
http://tinyurl.com/3swdabk
Three classes - "Padded","Low Cost" or for an extra 1000 HUF, "Extra Padded"!
http://www.mavnosztalgia.hu/en/menu/135/esemeny/386
(Spotter: Alistair Gregory)
Preston Services, suppliers of steam engines, spares and services:
http://www.prestonservices.co.uk/
The Steam Museum:
http://www.thesteammuseum.org/
The Digital Archives Association is a small group of amateurs producing high-resolution images
of historical maps on CD and DVD.
http://digitalarchives.co.uk/
Just a fantastic picture:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-14745576
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Videos
Cycling the rails (stunning!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShbC5yVqOdI
(Spotter: Richard Buckby)
48151 on "The Fellsman", 17th August 2011:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB0HInhxLmM
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
Can you see the join?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scilzakXFV4
(Spotter: Nick Wheat)
Short animations of the rotary steam admission valvegear on the relatively unknown experimental
locomotive built by CW Paget (very short - save and watch on repeat):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G39NeShcbSU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geScvwVlvK8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRlk_8lvlbw
Amsterdam tram documentary film from 1954:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgKccXFPqrk&feature=feedlik
(Spotter: Tony Walmsley via Mike Morant)
The Mosel Wine Railway:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ApUiI6JeI
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
A commercial about GE locomotives, made in Erie, Pennsylvania:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggWiK8iotJU
(Spotter: Larry Schwartz)
Do not lean out of the window... crazy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0kxyGAubzM
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IN THE NEWS
Network Rail lists 11 overcrowded stations needing action:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-14744617
Town launches campaign to save ticket seller:
http://tinyurl.com/3ugqs9t
Staycations 'helping rural train lines enjoy huge growth':
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14580224
Trespasser brings commuter trains to a halt in south London:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-14756988
RAIB report on derailment at Dalchalm level crossing:
http://tinyurl.com/3bu9w59
Crossrail competition for trains contract delayed:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14712211
Docklands Light Railway extension marks a year to go to the London 2012 Paralympics:
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/20862.aspx
Third Class carriage addition at National Railway Museum:
http://tinyurl.com/4y4zxke
Birmingham transport museum facing closure:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-14673757
Weardale railway starts work on tourist attraction:
http://tinyurl.com/3mcbc5s
Shropshire railway line to become footpath:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-14632385
Llangollen Railway passengers arrive in Corwen:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-14685551
Plans engineered to replace stolen Brunel statue:
http://tinyurl.com/3ksqq75
Great Northern Railway (Ireland) signal cabin finds new home:
http://tinyurl.com/43uh6zf
Kremlin paves way for East to West rail link:
http://tinyurl.com/3kl6m5g
Edinburgh trams: Plan to stop at Haymarket 'bonkers':
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-14678578
Ministers withhold Edinburgh trams funding:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-14713476
Edinburgh trams: Council backs St Andrew Square option:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-14751711
First 1,000mph air speed record pilot dies:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-14756742
Red Arrows resume public displays:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-14755678
QE2 anchor set as landmark in home port of Southampton:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-14744315
Campaign to move Titanic Captain Smith statue to Hanley:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-14678152
Stena Wales-Ireland fast ferry halted over fuel costs:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14721882
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Reg Nerps, Mike Price, Glynn Waite
TV and RADIO
04/09/11 BBC2 2100-2200
"World's Most Dangerous Roads" 1/3 Alaska
04/09/11 BBC2 2200-2300
"Grumpy Guide to Driving"
05/09/11 BBC2 1830-1900
"Reel History of Britain" Britain through newsreels - 1/20 - WW2
05/09/11 BBC2 1900-2000
"Coast" Southport to Whitehaven
05/09/11 Channel 5 1930-2000
"How Do They Do It?" Petrol from American oil
05/09/11 BBC2 2320-0020
"World's Most Dangerous Roads" 1/3 Alaska
06/09/11 BBC2 1830-1900
"Reel History of Britain" Britain through newsreels - 2/20 - 1950s
07/09/11 BBC2 1830-1900
"Reel History of Britain" Britain through newsreels - 3/20 - WW1
07/09/11 BBC1 1930-2000
"National Treasures Live" From Erddig House, Wrexham
07/09/11 BBC4 2300-0000
"The Story of British Pathe" 3/4
08/09/11 BBC2 1830-1900
"Reel History of Britain" Britain through newsreels - 4/20 - Coal mining
08/09/11 BBC4 2100-2200
"The Story of British Pathe" 4/4
09/09/11 BBC2 1830-1900
"Reel History of Britain" Britain through newsreels - 5/20 - 1920s
09/09/11 BBC2 1900-1930
"Coast" Devon and Cornwall
EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes.
03/09/11- West Somerset Railway: Late Summer Weekend
04/09/11
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/
03/09/11- Modelex 2010
04/09/11 John Hanson School, Floral Way, Andover, SP10 3PB
http://www.amrc.hampshire.org.uk/
03/09/11- Guildex 2010 - Gauge 0 Guild
04/09/11 International Centre, St Quentin Gate, Telford, TF3 4JH
http://www.gauge0guild.com/events2.asp
03/09/11- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Austin 7 Club Meet
04/09/11
http://www.wyvernrail.co.uk/
03/09/11- Peak Rail: Shunter Hunter Extravaganza - "The Third Way"
04/09/11
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/
04/09/11 Twyford Waterworks: Fire Engines & Vintage Vehicles
http://www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk/
04/09/11 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
04/09/11 Isle of Wight Steam Railway: Morris Minor Rally
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/
04/09/11 Middleton Top Winding Engine, Cromford & High Peak Rly
Engine in motion 1300-1630
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
05/09/11 Peak Railway Association (Sheffield Branch) Slideshow
The Harlequin Pub, 108 Nursery Street, Sheffield S3 8GG
Rails to the Second City, Martin Bromley
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/SheffieldBranch
07/09/11 Churnet Valley Railway: Scenic Evening Passenger Service
http://www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk
09/09/11- Swanage Railway: Grand Steam Gala & Vintage Transport Rally
11/09/11
http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/
10/09/11 Dean Forest Railway: Bygone Branchline Day
http://www.deanforestrailway.co.uk/
10/09/11 Midland Railway Study Centre Open Day
In association with Heritage Open Days
The Silk Mill, Derby
1030-1600
www.midlandrailwaystudycentre.org.uk
10/09/11- Romsey Signal Box Open Day
11/09/11 In association with Romsey Heritage Open Days
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
10/09/11- Isle of Wight Steam Railway: Model Railway Exhibition
11/09/11
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/
10/09/11- Swindon Railway Festival
11/09/11 STEAM Museum, Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2TA
1000-1700 both days
http://www.steam-museum.org.uk/
10/09/11- West Somerset Railway: CAMRA Real Ale Festival
11/09/11
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/
10/09/11- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Wirksworth Festival Open Days
11/09/11
http://www.wyvernrail.co.uk/
10/09/11- Expo EM North
11/09/11 Colne Valley Leisure Centre, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5AB
http://www.emgs.org/2-expoem-events/4-expoem-north-2011.html
11/09/11 Churnet Valley Railway: Cream Tea & Steam
http://www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk
12/09/11 North East Derbyshire Industrial Archaeological Society
Friends' Meeting House, Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, S40 4AG
Westhouses - Midland Railway Village by Dudley Fowkes
Commences 1930
17/09/11 Manchester Victoria signalling school layout operating day
National Railway Museum, York
http://www.nrm.org.uk/
17/09/11- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Military Vehicles Meet
18/09/11
http://www.wyvernrail.co.uk/
17/09/11- Model Rail Live
18/09/11 Barrow Hill Roundhouse Museum, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2PR
1000-1700 both days
http://www.modelraillive.co.uk
Cheers, Howard.
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