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The Clifton Rocks Railway:
http://www.cliftonrocksrailway.org.uk/
A recent exploration of Severn Bridge Tunnel
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=65925
There are 13 excellent pics of the tunnel here:
http://www.forgottenrelics.co.uk/tunnels/gallery/severnbridge.html
(Spotter: Tom Baldwin)
Rick Eborall's photos of CR No 828 on the Severn Valley Railway on 31st October:
http://rickeborall.zenfolio.com/p733008451
The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1657621@N22/
The Ivatt Diesel Recreation Society plans to build a replica of the LMS Ivatt-designed diesel
10000:
http://lms10000.org
The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Phase 5 - "to finish the job":
http://www.phase5.org.uk
Infrastructure changes at Gerrards Cross from Guy Gorton, who kept us up to date with the
'Tesco Tunnel' saga over the years:
http://www.meadwaypark.co.uk/ChilternGX/
(Via Richard Buckby)
The facebook group, Railways of Berwick and the Eastern Borders, has extended its remit to
include the Blyth & Tyne line:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/110241279016234/
(Via George Moffat)
Majorca Railway Booklist:
http://www.majorcarailways.com/booklist.htm
The North Western Pacific Railroad Historical Society archive movies, filmed between 1941 and
1948:
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVkSV-F_hu8
An industrial narrow gauge line that adds a whole new meaning to the terms "secondary track"
and "restricted speed":
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V39JFjexSUk
Flooding in Thailand doesn't stop the trains
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftPBz0a9FJg
(Spotter: Mike Morant)
A model of Buxton and the rounding area in France:
http://tinyurl.com/64dmpru
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
The Isle of Wight Bus Museum;
http://www.iowbusmuseum.org.uk
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IN THE NEWS
Ian Faletto withdraws train 'trolley sacking' case
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-15538712
Minister snubs key rail summit for back gardens planning row
http://tinyurl.com/5utmymz
Todmorden Curve 8.8m reinstatement approved
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-15519605
Row over new footbridge at Bearstead
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-15505276
Grayrigg train crash: Faulty points caused woman's death
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-15593840
Police helicopter pilot averts level crossing accident
http://www.rail.co/2011/11/02/driver-in-the-sky/
Spy Trains to catch cable thieves
Video:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15494536
End of London Midland Class 150 railtour
http://tinyurl.com/63lz2wd
Pendolino units to be strengthened
http://tinyurl.com/62pqqcu
Solar Panels for rebuilt Blackfriars station
http://tinyurl.com/6axum5m
South Wales electrification preview
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15470738
Court case over Level Crossing accident near Kidwelly
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-15493970
Inveramsay Bridge options go on display in Inverurie
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-15459426
Trains to be prioritised in severe winter weather
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-15521669
Watercress Line gets Kings Cross 'Harry Potter' bridge
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-15555990
http://tinyurl.com/6xe2zmy
Full steam ahead for Railfest 2012
http://tinyurl.com/44jxkgw
Imberhorne Cutting appeal
http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/whats_new.html
http://new.thebiggive.org.uk/projects/view/13964
Possible reopeing of the line between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Trawsfynydd
http://tinyurl.com/68yn9p7
An earlier report about "pedal power" on the same line
http://tinyurl.com/667fv2e
'Thomas the tank' railway Talyllyn's engineers' award
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15511875
Indian Railways to revamp on train catering
http://tinyurl.com/6k2dh8t
Algeria Metro opened
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15532117
Driven loco by a spare part bungle
http://tinyurl.com/69ruwz5
Basel tram derailment (in German)
http://bazonline.ch/basel/land/Tram-rammte-Wohnhaus/story/27078280
The historical characters on our banknotes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15522387
Swansea - Cork ferry service cancelled
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-15544369
LOT Boeing 767 emergency landing at Warsaw
Video:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15543209
Video:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15569228
Singapore 777-300ER slides off Munich runway
http://tinyurl.com/6jvuajc
Plane crashes in Vancouver street
Video:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15489432
QANTAS strikes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15488569
Stephen Fry on Qantas flight grounded by engine issues
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15587519
BMI sold by Lufthansa to British Airways owner IAG
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15588645
Low cost Singapore airline
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15532831
Retirement planned for RNAS Sea King Helicopters
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-15399349
Wartime Hanger to be refurbished at Gloucester (Staverton) Airport
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-15473965
Excavating tunnels from World War I
Video:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15568539
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Brian Hall, Neil Kearns, Reg Nerps, Mike Price
TV and RADIO
05/11/11 BBC2 2030-2130
"The Most Courageous Raid of World War 2" The Cockleshell Heroes
06/11/11 BBC2 2000-2100
"Coast" The Irish Sea
08/11/11 BBC4 2000-2100
"The Golden Age of Canals" Post-WW2
08/11/11 BBC2 2100-2200
"Dam Busters: the Race to Smash the German Dams" A fresh look
09/11/11 BBC4 1335-0035
"A303: Highway to the Sun" A story of the road
10/11/11 Channel 5 2000-2100
"Bomber Boys: Revealed" Bomber Command in WW2
10/11/11 Channel 4 2100-2200
"Brunel's Last Launch: a Time Team Special" Great Eastern's launch site
EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes.
05/11/11- Wight Model Railway Group Model Railway Exhibition
06/11/11 Medina Leisure Centre, Fairlee Road, Newport, IoW, PO30 2DX
05/11/11- Peak Rail: World War II Winter Camp
06/11/11
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/
05/11/11- Alsager Railway Association Model Railway Exhibition
06/11/11 Alsager Civic Centre, Alsager, ST7 2AE
1000-1700 (Sat), 1000-1630 (Sun)
http://www.alsagerrailwayassociation.co.uk
06/11/11 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
07/11/11 Rob Foxon Film Show
The Rothley Centre, Rothley, Leicestershire - 7.30pm
07/11/11 Peak Railway Association (Sheffield Branch) Slideshow
The Harlequin Pub, 108 Nursery Street, Sheffield S3 8GG
Along Cheshire Lines - Then & Now, Ken Grainger
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/SheffieldBranch
12/11/11 Manchester Victoria signalling school layout operating day
National Railway Museum, York
http://www.nrm.org.uk/
12/11/11- Hull Model Railway Show
13/11/11 Costello Athletics Stadium, Anlaby Park Road, Hull, HU4 6XY
1000-1700 both days
Adult: 4, Child: 1
18 layouts in scales ranging from 0 to T
http://www.hullmrs.org
13/11/11 Rob Foxon Film Show
Phoenix Square, Leicester - 2.30pm
15/11/11 Peak Railway Association (Chesterfield Branch) Filmshow
New Inn, 229 Mansfield Road, Hasland, Chesterfield, S41 0JJ
Classic Film Night, Mick Hayes
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/ChesterfieldBranch.html
21/11/11 Friends of Cromford Canal - Talk
Ironville Church Hall, Casson St, Ironville NG16 5NN
"The High Peak Trail" by Andy Pollock
Starts: 1930
http://www.cromfordcanal.org.uk/
21/11/11 Peak Railway Association (Sheffield Branch) Filmshow
The Library Theatre, Tudor Square, Sheffield, S1 1XZ
Flying Scotsman & The East Coast Main Line, Rob Foxon
Starts 1930 (doors 1900)
Tickets: 6.50 (6.00 concessions) on the door.
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/SheffieldBranch
26/11/11 The "Thames-Ecclesbourne Express" from Wirksworth to London
Dep Wirksworth 0715, Idridgehay 0733, arr Duffield transfer to main line
Dep Duffield 0807, arr St Pancras 1006
Dep St Pancras 1825, arr Duffield 2025, arr Idridgehay 2042, arr Wirksworth 2100
Fare: 58, with reductions for children and railcard holders (41)
Tickets by phone: 01629 823076
Book online at:
http://www.e-v-r.com
Cheers, Howard.
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