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NETWATCH
A recent exploration of Ashby Tunnel on the Midland Railway's Derby & Ashby branch
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/underground-sites/78162-ashby-tunnel-feb-2013-a.html
(Spotter: Tom Baldwin)
Nottingham Victoria, 3rd September 1966, the closure of the Great Central Railway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVQTLFNPW5g
A short silent film in the East Anglian Film Archive about a journey from Norwich to Liverpool
Street, which features class 40s and includes some cab shots
http://www.eafa.org.uk/catalogue/140034
(Spotter: Nick Wheat)
The Way We Were: All aboard to see how Manchester steamed through the ages
http://tinyurl.com/ap75bb6
Rare and antique steam locomotives restored to working condition
http://tinyurl.com/aywob5o
(Spotter: Richard Buckby)
The Kestrel Railway Books "Mystery Pictures" pages have had some updates since the last appeal
http://www.kestrelrailwaybooks.co.uk - and follow the mystery pictures link
The Transport Ticket Society
http://www.transport-ticket.org.uk
Don Valley Railway
http://donvalleyrailway.org/
Southall train crash, 1997 - clever amalgamation of CCTV footage and CGI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0nb1g3xXP4
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
Andy Morin's Canadian railway pictures 1942-1959
http://tinyurl.com/b38hpet
(Richard Courage of WCRA via Neil Kearns)
Concorde SST - the definitive Concorde aircraft site on the Internet
http://www.concordesst.com/
The story of the Maybank Model Railway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R7cF0DePUw
(Spotter: Alan Rushworth)
Routemaster bus takes the tidal ferry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mb8A7HmIGg
(Mike Morant via Alan Rushworth)
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IN THE NEWS
Privatised train fares rise three times faster than cost of living
http://tinyurl.com/cmkphml
Six inch gap on 125mph railway line
http://tinyurl.com/amf33vn
Proposals for Crossrail 2
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21333361
HS2 to force people from homes in East Midlands
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21299361
Derby Midland railway station 'runner-up' in race for site of HS2 station
http://tinyurl.com/am746py
Probe after train splits in two
http://tinyurl.com/b4kyne2
Waterloo International plans hit setback
http://tinyurl.com/b2abt2a
London Overground introduces five-car trains to meet increasing demand
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/27154.aspx
Battery-powered intercity trains possible, says government study
http://tinyurl.com/cs8uojz
Refurbishment of Brighton station starts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-21274813
Repairs to Selby swing bridge
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-21289935
Rail disruption as North Yorkshire bridge closes for repairs
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-21289935
Complaint over electrification safety work.
http://tinyurl.com/b93tm6r
RAIB comments on derailment of 47500 near Manchester
http://tinyurl.com/a7xhwzn
RAIB investigation into derailment near Sheet Stores Junction
http://tinyurl.com/alrghyf
Court case into Moreton-on-Lugg crossing fatality
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-21336525
Sneak preview of Metrolink's brand new East Manchester Line to Droylsden
http://tinyurl.com/bj5b6f8
Borders railway: Thousands apply for train driver jobs
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-21367816
Car left on island of asphalt by Edinburgh Waverley workers
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-21292873
Traffic halted after Dunragit railway bridge hit
http://tinyurl.com/asoerhj
Rainham MP’s concerns over new tube trains
http://tinyurl.com/ab7c6zb
Manchester tramlink fatality
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-21364769
Concessionary travel plans on Edinburgh Trams
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-21365422
Date set at last for Bluebell Railway trains to East Grinstead
http://tinyurl.com/bjq7hqy
European Community Fourth Rail Package
http://www.rail.co/2013/01/31/fourth-railway-package-unveiled/
http://ec.europa.eu/news/transport/130130_en.htm
French TGV halted by flare wielding youths
http://tinyurl.com/cpdzcbg
An inside look at work on new Alps tunnel
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21363705
Swiss love affair with rail turns sour
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21294241
Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed link may cost more than Railway's annual plan
http://tinyurl.com/bptdora
To modernise, Indian Railways introduces heavy haul trains for goods
http://tinyurl.com/bj6u4lg
West Coast railway out of puff
http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2013/02/04/371692_tasmania-news.html
Extension to Seattle tram network
http://www.rail.co/2013/01/25/video-seattles-first-hill-streetcar-project/
Mount Beacon Incline Railway Society is working to improve its fund raising
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlHCKAKi-3c
Lagos is latest city to plan cable car
http://tinyurl.com/abf24kd
Buy an old Lothian bus for £12k
http://tinyurl.com/d2bksej
China's Geely saves London cab maker Manganese Bronze
http://tinyurl.com/a5wgcp7
Forth Replacement Crossing: Bridge names pour in
http://tinyurl.com/ac96soz
Investment required in canal system
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21292298
Condor Ferries may change ports
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-21291521
Final block for aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Portsmouth
http://tinyurl.com/bgvzxxv
Drama in the Suez Canal – Engine Room Flooding on the Emma Mærsk
http://tinyurl.com/azmpc9b
Airbus components ship aground in River Dee
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-21305011
Rise in laser pen attacks on airline pilots over London
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21348906
Boeing gets permission for Dreamliner test flights
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21377954
Popham Airfield targeted by burglars for second time
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-21352042
Extra Ryan Air routes to be opened from East Midlands Airport
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21301354
'Pieces of history' still soar at Opa-locka airport
http://tinyurl.com/bbbo9ho
Thai navy flying boat returns to service after 10 years on the ground
http://tinyurl.com/aozl7ut
An exploration of the bunkers of World War II
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21243179
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Reg Nerps, Mike Price, Alan Rushworth
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TV and RADIO
10/02/13 BBC2 1715-1815
"In Orbit: How Satellites Rule Our World"
10/02/13 Channel 5 1915-2055
"Inside the Titanic" Drama documentary
11/02/13 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great British Railway Journeys" Coalbrookdale and Chirk Castle
11/02/13 BBC4 2030-2100
"Britain on Film" 'Look at Life' documentaries
12/02/13 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great British Railway Journeys" Chester and Rhydmwyn
12/02/13 BBC2 2100-2200
"The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track" 1/6 King's Cross
http://tinyurl.com/bak8ns7
12/02/13 BBC4 2200-2300
"The Ten Thousand Year Old Computer"
12/02/13 BBC1 2235-2325
"The Hunt for Britain's Metal Thieves"
13/02/13 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great British Railway Journeys" Betws-y-Coed
13/02/13 BBC2 2320-0020
"Genius of Invention" 3/4 Communication
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01qb0r1
14/02/13 BBC2 2100-2200
"Genius of Invention" 4/4 Visual Image
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01qb0r1
14/02/13 BBC2 2320-0020
"The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track" 1/6 King's Cross
http://tinyurl.com/bak8ns7
15/02/13 BBC2 2030-2100
"Sea City" Documentary about the port of Southampton 1/3
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EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes.
16/02/13 Solent Railwayana Auctions
Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 5AL
Viewing: 0800, Start: 1000
http://www.solentrailwayana.com/
16/02/13- South Devon Railway: Winter Gala & Ale Festival
24/02/13 Featuring GWR steam railmotor No 93
Details & timetables at
http://tinyurl.com/avczvkp
18/02/13 Newbury and District Transport Group
The Library, Kennet School, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
1915 for a prompt 1930 start, finish 2155
The rise and fall of The Strathallan Collection (old aircraft)
by Dick Richardson
Non-members welcome
Admission and car parking free, but donations towards expenses welcome
1930-2200 (approx) - doors open 1900
18/02/13 Friends of Cromford Canal - Talk
Ironville Church Hall, Casson St, Ironville, NG16 5NN
The Derby Canal by Doug Flack and Chris Madge
Starts: 1930, admission: £2.00
http://www.cromfordcanal.info
22/02/13 Derbyshire Archaeological Society Industrial Archaeology Section
St Mary's Parish Hall, Darley Lane, Derby
"Coal Mining in the Dalley - Belper" by Mike Allan
Starts 1930
Non-members welcome
22/02/13- Model Rail Scotland
24/02/13 Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow
1100-1800 (Fri), 1000-1800 (Sat), 1000-1700 (Sun)
http://www.modelrail-scotland.co.uk
23/02/13 Durham Locomotive Preservation Group: Swapmeet
Rosa Street School, Rosa Street, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 7NA
1000-1500
Diecast models, kits, scenic materials, tools, equipment, model railways
http://www.wrlpg.com/
23/02/13- Solent Model Railway Group: Eastleigh Model Railway Show - Eurotrack 2013
24/02/13 Fleming Park Leisure Centre, Passfield Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 9NL
1000-1700 (Sat), 0930-1630 (Sun)
Raildater Derek Gillkerson will be attending with Boden-Am-See
http://solentmodelrailwaygroup.webs.com/
23/02/13- Nene Valley Railway: Winter Gala
24/02/13
http://www.nvr.org.uk
23/02/13- Churnet Valley Railway: Winter Steam Gala
24/02/13
http://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk
23/02/13- East Lancashire Railway: Steam Weekend & Transport Collectors Fair
24/02/13
http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
Cheers, Howard.
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