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NETWATCH
Who was the world's first trainspotter?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29409778
The most beautiful train journey in the world?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29379678
Barry Coward recreates the BTF "Blue Pullman" film in miniature
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EltWGXGAkO0
(Spotter: Nick Wheat)
Burton on Trent Brewery railways
http://www.burton-on-trent.org.uk/brewery-railways
Wireless distant signals
http://www.therailengineer.com/2014/09/19/sword-cutting-edge-technology/
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Autumn Gala 26th September
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjrmkFhwn-k
German cab ride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0usIHO50z4s
Plandampf 2014
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WipyfV2q3b0
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
Cornbrook to Manchester Airport (driver's eye view)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFxOjHgEgPo
In pictures: Borders to Edinburgh railway
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-29324657
11 of the world's most amazing train (sic) stations
http://edition.cnn.com/2014/10/01/travel/most-amazing-train-stations/
Chesterton, Indiana - webcam with sound!
http://www.railstream.biz/live-cameras-free/chesterton-in-west-free
(Spotter: Richard Buckby)
27 fantastic pictures of trams and a Welsh street scene you'll scarcely believe used to exist
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/27-fantastic-pictures-trams-welsh-7780511
Railways used to ferry heavy materials that would reduce a standard road to a state of ruin
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/welsh-history-month-railways-were-7852274
South Wales was built on coal, both geologically and historically
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/welsh-history-month-south-wales-7836464
Classic Airliner Photography
http://www.zoggavia.com/
(Spotter: Alan Rushworth)
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IN THE NEWS
HS2 viaduct plans for South Staffordshire scrapped
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/hs2-viaduct-plans-south-staffordshire-7863375
Birmingham and Doncaster chosen for high-speed rail college
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-29430703
http://tinyurl.com/pyd7pa9
Porterbrook finances British EMU order
http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/rolling-stock/porterbrook-finances-british-emu-order.html
Stop-start technology for DB Schenker class 66s
http://tinyurl.com/nxdvnma
Where Black Country railway horse sculptures came from
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-29109004
Lineside fire closes Snow Hill to Stourbridge Jn line and West Midland tram route
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-29431309
Best rail station honour for Matlock in East Midlands Trains award
http://tinyurl.com/macsjvx
Brighton Main Line closed for engineering works
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-29401638
Disruption through Lewisham until at least the end of October 2014
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/83516.aspx
Bus blocks level crossing as train approaches at Canute Road in Southampton
http://tinyurl.com/lcrb892
Lincoln to Nottingham: DfT confirms funding plan
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-29391904
http://tinyurl.com/nteckpv
East Midlands Trains strike action suspended
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29377466
New £100 fines for nuisance parkers at railway stations
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29408788
http://tinyurl.com/pnldfn2
Bakerloo Line extension consultation begins
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-29422425
The challenge to make London's Victorian Tube network accessible
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-ouch-29367464
East Coast train marks Edinburgh depot centenary
http://tinyurl.com/knp3z3u
Train door 'ripped from hinges' in Bangor tunnel
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-29433182
Derailed train at Barry disrupts south Wales services
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-29454811
'Helpful' valleys rail upgrade discussion, says Edwina Hart
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-29463597
Film recounts Abergele rail disaster in 1868
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-29449613
Railway Children pannier tank going on display at NRM Shildon
http://news.kwvr.co.uk/2014/04/24/gwr-pannier-0-6-0t-5775-to-go-on-display-at-shildon/
Special 'diesel day' held at Llangollen Railway
http://tinyurl.com/mdgutxc
World's smallest pub The Signal Box at Cleethorpes gets new owners
http://tinyurl.com/llrkars
German graffiti artist killed by Hamburg subway train
http://tinyurl.com/nnpjaqs
Report highlights vulnerability of Amtrak’s NYC tunnels
http://tinyurl.com/ol9zorv
New rail museum director excited about expansion
http://www.dailytownsman.com/breaking_news/277756011.html
Boyhood love of steam trains sparked model railway passion for fanatic John Kelsey
http://tinyurl.com/mltr6wh
Blackpool Tram operating day at Crich
http://www.tramway.co.uk/blog/blackpool-711%E2%80%99s-80th-birthday
New trams for San Francisco
http://tinyurl.com/jw4rk4g
Trolley Museum makes room for 2
http://www.recorder.com/home/13724625-95/trolley-museum-makes-room-for-2
Volunteers pull out all the stops to clear canal
http://tinyurl.com/lr7u3ek
Row over passenger toll proposals for Cowes floating bridge
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-29422657
Increased IOM Steam Packet services proposed
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-29426021
Queen Mary’s 80th anniversary celebration includes new plans for museum, science centre
http://tinyurl.com/m762qwr
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29377549
DFDS Harwich to Esbjerg ferry route's final journey
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-29353171
Hamilton's Lancaster bomber comes home
http://tinyurl.com/m55t4g9
http://tinyurl.com/mcv9qk2
Mystery of World War Two 'flying boat' wreck
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-29441180
Airlines told to change cockpit screens in Boeing planes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29445385
First 747 Being Restored
http://barneybrittonphoto.tumblr.com/tagged/ra001
Qantas museum finally lands 'Super Constellation'
http://tinyurl.com/kqe9jcm
Blackpool airport may close
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-29412152
Delay to changes of Gatwick flightpaths
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29440367
Air France pilots end long strike
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29401056
Are ‘Stealth Blimps’ Being Seen Over the California Coast?
http://micahhanks.com/ufos/are-stealth-blimps-being-seen-over-the-california-coast/
Mining in Brazil
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29448079
Eastbourne Pier reopens to traders after fire
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-29396416
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Richard Maund, Reg Nerps, Mike Price, Alan Rushworth
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TV and RADIO
04/10/14 BBC2 1800-1830
"Restoring England's Heritage" The East Midlands
04/10/14 Channel 5 2320-0015
"World War II in Colour" 4/13 Hitler Strikes East
05/10/14 BBC2 1900-2000
"Timewatch: QE2 - the Final Voyage
06/10/14 BBC2 1645-1715
"Great British Railway Journeys" The Post Office Railway
06/10/14 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great British Railway Journeys" Pontefract
07/10/14 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great British Railway Journeys" Flamborough and Filey
07/10/14 BBC4 2000-2030
"Great British Railway Journeys" Preston
07/10/14 BBC4 2030-2100
"WWI at Home: the Zeppelin Terror"
08/10/14 BBC2 1900-2000
"Britain's Greatest Pilot: the Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown"
08/10/14 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great British Railway Journeys" Settle to Carlisle
08/10/14 BBC4 2000-2030
"Great British Railway Journeys" The Lake District
10/10/14 Channel 5 1900-2000
"World War II in Colour" 5/13 Red Sun Rampant
10/10/14 Channel 5 2000-2100
"Paul Merton: World's Biggest Cruise Ship"
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EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes.
02/10/14- Severn Valley Railway: Diesel Enthusiasts Gala
04/10/14
http://www.svr.co.uk/
02/10/14- West Somerset Railway: Autumn Steam Gala
05/10/14
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/
02/10/14- Great Central Railway: Autumn Steam Gala
05/10/14
http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/
03/10/14 RCTS Bristol
St Peters Church Hall, Church Road, Filton, BS34 7BX
"50 Years of Railway Photography (Part 2)" by Les Nixon
Starts at 1930 (room open from 1900)
Non-members are very welcome
http://www.rcts.org.uk/branches/bristol/events.htm
04/10/14- Fareham and District Model Railway Club Exhibition
05/10/14 1000 Lakeside, Western Rd, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN
http://fareham-mrc.org.uk/
04/10/14- Mickleover Model Railway Exhibition
05/10/14 Mickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0DA
http://www.mmrg.org.uk/
04/10/14- Friends of the Cromford Canal - Horseboat trips
05/10/14
http://www.cromfordcanal.info/
04/10/14- Leawood Pumping Engine Steaming Day, Cromford Canal
05/10/14 Engine in motion 1200-1700
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
05/10/14 Twyford Waterworks: Autumn Rally Open Day
http://www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk/
05/10/14 Bluebell Railway: Vintage Bus Running Day
http://www.bluebell-railway.com
05/10/14 Wimborne District Society of Model Engineers: Open Day
http://wdsme.co.uk/
05/10/14 Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum: St Leger Historic Vehicle Rally
http://www.sandtoft.org
06/10/14 Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society
Underhill Centre, St John's Road, Hedge End, SO30 4AF
“Hemerdon Tungsten Mine”
by Dr Peter Stanier
1930 for a 1945 start
http://www.hias.org.uk
06/10/14 Peak Railway Association (Sheffield Branch)
The Harlequin Pub, 108 Nursery Street, Sheffield, S3 8GG
“BR Standards at Work Around the Country, Part 3” a slideshow by Ashley Shimwell
Starts at 1930
For a requested £3 donation on the door, all welcome
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/SheffieldBranch
08/10/14 RCTS South Wales
Old Church Rooms, Park Road, Radyr, Cardiff, CF15 8DF
"All the Colours of the Rainbow - liveries from the 1955 Modernisation Plan
onwards"
by David Walker
Starts at 1930 (room open from 1900)
Non-members are very welcome
A donation of £1.00 (members) or £2.00 (non-members) is requested
http://www.rcts.org.uk/branches/south_wales/events.htm
10/10/14 Railway Club of Wales
Dyfatty Community Centre, Chapel Street, off High Street, Swansea, SA1 1NB
“Travels by train and other forms of transport throughout Russia and the former
Soviet Union" by Rhys ab Elis
There is a donation box at all meetings (but no compulsion to put anything in it)
Starts at 1930 (meetings finish by 2130)
10/10/14- Keighley & Worth Valley Railway: Autumn Steam Spectacular
12/10/14
http://www.kwvr.co.uk/
11/10/14- Kings Cross station: Steam Extravaganza
12/10/14 Railwaylands area between Kings Cross and St Pancras
A family weekend to celebrate the age of steam at King's Cross
Featuring two famous layouts - "The Gresley Beat" and "Copenhagen Fields"
http://www.kingscross.co.uk/stories
11/10/14- Bodmin & Wenford Railway: Victorian Weekend
12/10/14
http://www.bodminrailway.co.uk
11/10/13- Farnham & District Model Railway Exhibition
12/10/13
http://farnhammrc.org.uk/?page_id=158
11/10/14- The Battlefield Line: Vintage Crafts
12/10/14
http://www.battlefieldline.co.uk
12/10/14 Warminster Vintage Bus Running Day
http://www.warminstervbrd.wordpress.com
13/10/14 North East Derbyshire Industrial Archaeology Society
St Thomas’s Church Centre, Chatsworth Road, Brampton, Chesterfield, S40 3AW
“The Arkwrights and the Sutton Scarsdale Estate”
by Paul Halksworth
Starts 1930, £2 admission for non-members
http://www.nedias.co.uk
14/10/14 Great Western Society (Bristol Group)
Room 7, BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG.
"Old Railway Stations of the Bristol Area" by Mike Oakley
1930 for 1945
There is no admission charge, but a donation of at least £2 is appreciated
http://www.gwsbristol.org/gwsmeetings.html
14/10/14 Monmouthshire Railway Society
Lecture Theatre A10, Newport Riverside City Campus
"The Gloucester, Ross & Hereford Line" by Dr Martin Connop-Price
Starts at 1915 prompt, admission for non-members is £3.00
http://mrsoc.org.uk/
16/10/14- Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition
19/10/14
http://www.midlandsmodelengineering.co.uk
17/10/14- Swanage Railway: Autumn Steam Gala
19/10/14
http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk
18/10/14 Bodmin & Wenford Railway: Branch Line Day
http://www.bodminrailway.co.uk
18/10/14- Avon Valley Railway: End of Season Gala
19/10/14
http://www.avonvalleyrailway.org
18/10/14- Rushton, Higham & Wellingborough Railway: LMS Branch Line at War - 1940s
19/10/14
http://www.rhts.co.uk
18/10/14- The Battlefield Line: Diesel Gala
19/10/14
http://www.battlefieldline.co.uk
18/10/14- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Wirksworth Model Railway Show
19/10/14
http://www.e-v-r.com
18/10/14- East Lancashire Railway: Autumn Steam Gala
19/10/14
http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
18/10/14- Middleton Railway: Model Mania
19/10/14
http://www.middletonrailway.org.uk
19/10/14 Wimborne District Society of Model Engineers: Open Day
http://wdsme.co.uk/
Cheers, Howard.
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