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NETWATCH
Mike Wilcock's video of 70804, only the second of its class, at Aberthaw (having waited 4 hours
due to the coal being frozen and a delay in unloading!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXey2oxBm1U
Could the dining car ever make a comeback?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30207795
The Birmingham Railcar Group, responsible for 13 BR class 104 diesel railcars
http://www.brcw.co.uk/
Ex-footplateman John Weston recalls fear of being ordered to climb into a loco firebox
http://tinyurl.com/o4thvtw
'City Bound' - an exploration of the daily commute into London from the suburbs in 1941
http://film.britishcouncil.org/city-bound
(Spotter: Everyone!)
What happened to England's forgotten railway stations?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29816152
(Spotter: Richard Buckby)
Speedrail to the South (1967) Bournemouth electrification film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUT7TUAKegk
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
Southern Electric - Building the 4-COR electric multiple units
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NgQUABj3GQ
(Spotter: Alex Hill)
Severn Valley Railway - New Year Steam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGKNfKmXtCI
The Severn Valley Railway, disused section,Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6ADZhdQdVE
Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl5i_ES0nVM
The SDJR 7F 88 Youtube channel
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJKqyjP8D2zbkYamMCsn-2w
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
Worldwide steam locomotive index
http://www.steamlocomotive.info/index.cfm
The Harwich Mayflower Project
http://www.harwichmayflower.com/
Explore 100 years of aviation history as it appeared in the pages of Flight Magazine
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/index.html
The Seattle World Cruiser Project
http://www.seattleworldcruiser.org/home/
(Spotter: Alan Rushworth)
A recent exploration of Clifton Rocks Railway, Bristol
http://tinyurl.com/krmjbpa
Derelict Healey Mills yard
http://www.ukurbex.com/index.php?/topic/5123-yorkshire-rail-yard-january-2015/
(Spotter: Roger Smith)
Old and new photos merged - mainly Russia, WW2, with some transport material
http://sergey-larenkov.livejournal.com/
(Spotter: Nico Spilt)
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IN THE NEWS
HS2 could come in under cost, says boss
http://tinyurl.com/mzderlj
Rail disruption caused by bad planning, Network Rail says
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30778488
Report:
http://tinyurl.com/km8grjm
East Coast Trains says sorry for 27 December in a ‘phishing’-style email
http://tinyurl.com/lqlch5w
Consultants appointed to Crossrail 2 team
http://tinyurl.com/pwhp6m7
London Bridge passengers face more rail disruption
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-30767212
Bournemouth-Southampton train services disrupted by flooding
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-30828786
Batteries included: Prototype battery-powered train carries passengers for first time
http://tinyurl.com/mny9wpm
http://www.globalrailnews.com/blog/2015/01/13/battery-train-trial-service-launched/
Island Line train services between Ryde and Shanklin to be suspended for 10 weeks
http://www.islandecho.co.uk/news/10-week-island-line-disruption-planned
http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/island-line-timetable.aspx
Northampton railway station opens after three month delay
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-30778000
Trains hit by technical problem near Rugby
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-30770679
Beverley to get direct trains to London, with new First Hull Trains service
http://tinyurl.com/oc6za2u
RAIB report into near-miss at Heathrow Tunnel Junction, west London, 28 December 2014
http://tinyurl.com/m8rdfb6
Virgin Trains reports surge in cross-border travel
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-30768932
Borders team begin final phase of tracklaying
http://tinyurl.com/ky6lego
http://tinyurl.com/luoaqym
Cardiff's Windsor Road bridge rebuild work to start
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-30769541
http://tinyurl.com/pvxh3m4
Group behind plans to reopen Wales' longest tunnel 'stunned' at response
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/group-behind-plans-reopen-wales-8437395
Rail link bid for Aberystwyth and Carmarthen outlined at meeting
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-30844784
Hollywood movie producers film at Severn Valley Railway
http://tinyurl.com/kyaqzp2
Churchill's funeral carriage restoration complete
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-30814114
http://tinyurl.com/mpncfw5
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway in Staffordshire for sale
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-30830799
Eurotunnel orders three new freight shuttles
http://tinyurl.com/mlwa6oj
First DB ICx takes to the rails
http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/rolling-stock/first-db-icx-takes-to-the-rails.html
Rhenus Logistics by majority share of CrossrailAG
http://tinyurl.com/lkwybd4
Indian Railways to be part of Vibrant Gujarat
http://tinyurl.com/qchdocu
Ten dead as Texas prison bus collides with train
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-30821835
High Speed Rail in California
http://www.railstaff.co.uk/2015/01/12/california-high-speed-dream-becomes-reality/
Camera lens blamed for train death
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11387009
Power failure Tyne & Wear Metro
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-30788673
RAIB report into tram derailment at Mitcham Junction
http://tinyurl.com/koks83v
San Francisco extends LRV order
http://www.globalrailnews.com/blog/2015/01/14/san-francisco-extends-lrv-order/
Bus services facing 'crisis' says Campaign for Better Transport
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30773550
Bus strike in London
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-30784623
Centenary of Wilts & Dorset
http://www.salisburyreds.co.uk/service-updates/wilts-dorset-centenary-celebrations/
Coach skids off 'icy' road in Stratford-upon-Avon
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-30818463
Owners put country's oldest working steam bus up for sale
http://tinyurl.com/mu9haqk
Bridge in Bath reopens after 4 years work
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-30827245
Jaguar Land Rover to create 1,300 UK jobs to build SUV
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30772631
Detroit Motor Show: Test-driving a 3D-printed car
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30802723
Tug crashes into stricken Hoegh Osaka
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-30768102
Hoegh Osaka 'water pumping to begin'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-30846586
Eurotunnel to sell ferry service
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30750139
Condor Ferries sells Express and Vitesse to Greek firm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-30795559
Rolls-Royce wins £700 million order from Spanish airline Air Europa
http://tinyurl.com/oed9lot
Airline to launch 10 minute flight travelling just 30 miles from Vienna to Bratislava
http://tinyurl.com/llfa6ja
Aer Lingus reject offer by British Airways
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30754237
Cyprus Airways shut down by EU ruling
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30754232
Qatar A350 inaugural arrives in Frankfurt
http://tinyurl.com/nk7nwo5
Fourth vessel joins in underwater search for MH370
http://tinyurl.com/nq7uf7q
Celebrating 'ghost sign' advertising boards
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-30703573
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Reg Nerps, Mike Price, Alan Rushworth, Nick Wheat
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TV and RADIO
17/01/15 BBC Radio 4 0607-0630
"Open Country" The Purbeck Clay Mines
19/01/15 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys" Derby to Grantham
19/01/15 BBC Radio 4 2000-2030
"The Devil's Rope" A history of barbed wire
20/01/15 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys" Boston to Wakefield
21/01/15 BBC2 0900-1000
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" Israel and Palestine (signed)
21/01/15 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys" Hessle to York
22/01/15 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys" Middlesbrough to Hexham
22/01/15 BBC4 2200-2300
"Maps: Power, Plunder and Possession" 3/3
23/01/15 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys" Newcastle to Lindisfarne
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EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes.
16/01/15- London Model Engineering Exhibition
18/01/14 Great Hall, Alexandra Palace, London, N22 7AY
1000-1700 (Fri, Sat), 1000-1630 (Sun)
http://www.londonmodelengineering.co.uk
17/01/15- East Lancashire Railway: Winter Gala
18/01/14
http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
19/01/15 Newbury and District Transport Group
The Community Space, Kennet School, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
1915 for a prompt 1930 start
21st anniversary of first meeting
"The Claverton Pumping Station, its History and Renovation" by George Eycott
Plus extra events and special guests
Non-members welcome
Admission and car parking free, but donations towards expenses welcome
19/01/15 RCTS, Weston Flavell Parish Hall, Booth Lane South, Weston Flavell, NN3 3EP
“Railways Remembered - LMS (WCML)” a film show by Rob Foxon
Starts 1400
20/01/15 RCTS Cheltenham
Victory Club, Burlington House, Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham GL50 2SY
"A Pot Pourri from Six Decades" by David Walker
Starts at 1930
Non-members are very welcome - a donation of £3.50 is requested
http://www.rcts.org.uk/branches/cheltenham/events.htm
23/01/15 Oxford House Industrial History Society (Risca)
Risca Colliers Institute, Oxford House Adult Ed Centre, Grove Road, Risca, NP11 6GN
"Crumlin Viaduct and TVR Extension" by Keith Sankey
1900 for 1915, meetings finish by 2130
Friends and visitors welcome: admission £2
http://www.riscamuseum.org.uk
25/01/15 Gauge 0 Guild: Bristol show
UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre, Filton Road, Bristol, BS34 8QZ
1000-1600
http://www.gauge0guild.com/events/events.aspx
30/01/15 Oxford House Industrial History Society (Risca)
Risca Colliers Institute, Oxford House Adult Ed Centre, Grove Road, Risca, NP11 6GN
Artefacts night - bring something interesting
1900 for 1915, meetings finish by 2130
Friends and visitors welcome: admission £2
http://www.riscamuseum.org.uk
31/01/15 Town Hall, Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AD
“Railways Remembered - GWR” a film show by Rob Foxon
Starts 1430
Tickets: £7.50, Child: £5.00
02/02/15 Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society
The Underhill Centre, St John's Road, Hedge End, SO30 4AF
“What's in the Pantry?” by Jenny Carter
Starts at 1945
http://www.hias.org.uk/
02/02/15 Peak Railway Association (Sheffield Branch)
The Harlequin Pub, 108 Nursery Street, Sheffield, S3 8GG
“The Matlock Cable Tramway” by Glynn Waite
Starts at 1930
For a requested £3 donation on the door, all welcome
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/SheffieldBranch
Cheers, Howard.
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