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NETWATCH
Network Rail has started to put some of its archive online:
http://www.networkrail.co.uk/VirtualArchive/
Guardian article about above:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/feb/28/railway-archive-engineering-giants
Photographs by "actonwellsjunction":
http://actonwellsjunction.smugmug.com/
Edge Hill station:
http://www.edgehillstation.co.uk/
How to secure a load of gravel:
http://winningateverything.com/tag/securing-gravel
(Spotter: Richard Buckby)
Churnet Valley Railway Gala: Cauldon Low 26-2-12:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivTeQpls5Y0
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
According to RailwayEye, the Ian Allan stable of magazines, which includes "Modern Railways"
and "Railways Illustrated", has been sold. The new owner is Key Publishing of Stamford, better
known for its aviation titles. An interesting move in view of IA's recent link up with the
online magazine, "Railway Herald".
http://railwayeye.blogspot.com/
SBB Historic excursions brochure
http://tinyurl.com/6wo9ur2
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
Masson Mills, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire:
http://massonmills.co.uk/
Videos of large and small marine engines and assorted other shipping pictures:
http://www.dieselduck.ca/videos
(Spotter: Richard Buckby)
More from those mini quadrotors - this time playing the James Bond theme!
http://blog.makezine.com/2012/03/01/mini-quadrotors-play-the-james-bond-theme/
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IN THE NEWS
Call for Devon Tarka Line stations to be closed
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-17201864
First TransPennine Express and London Midland announce extra seats
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-17203345
Prince Charles drives a train at Bombardier
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2NXhI-8xvw
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-17160460
Tunnel to avoid Dawlish seawall suggested again
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-17188408
Heathrow Express drivers dispute & strike
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17169663
Derailment at Winsford affects football fans
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-17169947
Security improvements by Greater Anglia
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-17171597
Level crossing accident at Littleport
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-17164265
1bn Crossrail trains contract race open
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17195002
Minister signals that Derby train maker will get fair shot at vital contract
http://tinyurl.com/7arot8p
NetworkRail signalling work policies
http://tinyurl.com/75oabx9
Gauge clearance for Hi-cube containers
http://www.therailengineer.com/2012/02/28/showing-your-gauge/
History of the Institute of Locomotive Engineers.
http://www.therailengineer.com/2012/02/29/talking-about-trains/
Former GWR Herbert Street goods depot Wolverhampton burnt down
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-17217394
http://tinyurl.com/7bktfgx
http://tinyurl.com/8yj6zvf
Gran who drove along rail track in Brockenhurst gives up licence
http://tinyurl.com/6u6nslg
RAIB report into possession irregularities near Wimbledon
http://tinyurl.com/6vc758t
Glasgow 'ring of steel' complete
http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2012/02/27-glasgow-ring-of-steel-complete.html
Reston station case 'impresses' minister
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-17219326
Train upgrade on hold as promised 50m diverted
http://tinyurl.com/85en7va
Glasgow-Edinburgh train passengers to be first to benefit from free wi-fi
http://tinyurl.com/7zmrkt7
A century on: The death express
http://tinyurl.com/8xo63z7
Fatal level crossing accident at Ballymoney
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-17151132
Flying Scotsman - statement from Steve Davies, Director of the NRM
http://tinyurl.com/6sx7noa
Bluebell Railway extension to East Grinstead in final phase
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-17204185
Return of steam on the Underground
http://leondaniels.blogspot.com/2012/02/return-of-steam-on-underground.html
http://www.londonreconnections.com/2012/a-late-night-steam-run-on-the-metropolitan/
Maintenance agreement for Via-Rail
http://tinyurl.com/7bvon2w
Canadian train derailment
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17174631
http://tinyurl.com/7tx3s3s
http://tinyurl.com/7ywgfp2
http://tinyurl.com/7mnvhbj
Paris Metro modernisation
http://tinyurl.com/8xtfv78
Trail of the unexpected: Streetcars in San Francisco
http://tinyurl.com/7mhzany
New Routemaster bus starts running on London roads
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17173625
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17181064
Exhibition of abandoned Manchester transport proposals
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-17160098
Anglesey council cuts 34 bus services after reduction in grant
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-17194195
The American bus revival
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16881957
Educational funding may help Derby's Silk Mill museum
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-17172091
City of Adelaide clipper ship occupied by campaigner
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-17174721
Costa Allegra adrift after fire and power failure
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17183134
Meet the only man alive who has been to the deepest ocean
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17060355
Jersey Airport staff work late to clear backlog
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-17170219
Ordnance Survey mapping flight unit moves from Blackpool to East Midlands
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-17182526
Opening date for "Twin Sails" bridge at Poole
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-17156622
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns Reg Nerps, Mike Price
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TV and RADIO
04/03/12 BBC4 2100-2200
"The Golden Age of Canals" After WW2
05/03/12 Channel 5 1900-2000
"Stansted: the Inside Story" Documentary series 1/6
05/03/12 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great British Railway Journeys" Carlisle to Glasgow
05/03/12 ITV1 2000-2030
"The Dales" Features the Settle-Carlisle line
05/03/12 BBC2 2100-2200
"The Tube" Continuing documentary about London Underground 3/6
06/03/12 Channel 5 1900-2000
"Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers" New series 1/8
06/03/12 Channel 5 2000-2100
"Nazi Titanic: Revealed" A forgotten WW2 propaganda film
07/03/12 BBC4 2200-2230
"Britain's Best Drives" 5/6 The Wye Valley & Forest of Dean
08/03/12 BBC1 2000-2100
"The Great British Countryside" With a seaplane flight & the Battle of Britain
08/03/12 BBC2 2320-0020
"The Tube" Continuing documentary about London Underground 3/6
09/03/12 Channel 5 1900-2000
"Nazi Titanic: Revealed" A forgotten WW2 propaganda film
09/03/12 Channel 5 2000-2100
"Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers" New series 2/8
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EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes.
03/03/12 Stafford Railway Collectors Fair
GEC, St Leonard's Avenue, Stafford, ST17 4LX
http://www.tobaz.co.uk/stafford/
03/03/12 The Midland Railway Society
Showroom 5, Paternoster Row, Sheffield
An illustrated talk given by Ian Howard:
The Sheffield Widenings of the Midland Railway: 1890-1904
Talk commences at 1330
Guests and non-members are welcome to attend
03/03/12- Romsey Railway Modellers Society Exhibition
04/03/12 Crosfield Hall, Romsey, SO51 8GL
http://www.rdrms.hampshire.org.uk/index.html
03/03/12- Romsey Signal Box Open Days
04/03/12 In conjunction with Romsey Railway Modellers Society
Admission free (donations welcome!)
1000-1600
ex-Romsey Infants School, Plaza Parade, Winchester Rd, Romsey, SO51 8JA
Car park in old school grounds
http://www.romseysignalbox.org.uk
10/03/12 Northampton Model Railway Show
Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinty Ave, Northampton, NN2 6JW
http://www.northamptonmodelrailwayshow.co.uk/
10/03/12- Basingstoke & North Hampshire MRS Model Railway Show 2012
11/03/12 Aldworth Science College, Western Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6HA
1000-1700 (Sat), 1000-1600 (Sun)
Adult: 5.00, Concession: 4.00, Family (2+3): 14.00
50 stands including layouts in Z, N, TT, OO, EM, 009, 0 & G3 scales
Children's layout, refreshments
Free heritage bus from station, free parking
Raildater Derek Gilkerson will be attending with "Boden-Am-See"
http://www.bnhmrs.hampshire.org.uk/
10/03/12- Macclesfield Model Railway Exhibition
11/03/12 Tytherington High School, Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2EE
http://www.macclesfieldmrg.org.uk/
15/03/12 Aln Valley Railway Society
Barter Books, Alnwick Railway Station, Alnwick
"How they built the Railways" by Professor Iain Moffat
1900 for a 1930 start
http://www.alnvalleyrailway.co.uk/
16/03/12 Newbury and District Transport Group
Bayer House, Strawberry Hill, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 1JA
"The History of Buses around Reading" by Dave Hall
Non-members welcome
Admission and car parking free, but donations towards expenses welcome
1930-2200 (approx) - doors open 1900
16/03/12 Launceston Railway Circle
Dingley Hall, Castle Street, Launceston, PL15 8BA
Annual General Meeting - details tbc
Meetings begin at 1930
17/03/12- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Diesel Locomotive Weekend
18/03/12
http://www.e-v-r.com
Cheers, Howard.
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