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NETWATCH
Martin Miller's video of Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - Double Diesels, 13th March
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMKZH_DU7ew
Testing the brakes on some new trailers to be used by Network Rail
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnDxlqYXmM8
Grindleford Station & Totley Tunnel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYDHQvAD-tU
Icons of Steam
http://www.iconsofsteam.com/
Made from cardboard
http://locoyard.com/2016/03/12/made-from-cardboard/
CanPac Overhaul Update
http://locoyard.com/2016/03/11/canpac-overhaul-update-2/
Long Marston Test Track from a class 230
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNmRi6cDNY8
Background to Transport for London fares freeze
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35545086
Pittsburg Trams 1965
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8SO_7CWahg
Operation Lifesaver
http://oli.org/about-us
Centenary of Edinburgh Airport
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-35700970
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
Dartmouth Steam Railway, 7827 'Lydham Manor', 9th/10th March
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MFJm1OxZhg
East Lancashire Railway Spring Steam Gala, 12th March
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYCbYtP4eEs
A1 Tornado - a Springtime blitz of the Surrey hills
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-E9CbuBjCg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6biXV7P-Mc
West Somerset Railway Spring Steam Gala, 10th-13th March
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkI38GkLQU0
Frankfurt unter Dampf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcnNDw_Bjaw
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
Crazy for Cortinas: The 80s cars targeted by thieves
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35716456
Fear of Landing
http://fearoflanding.com/
Propliner annual due April 16th
http://www.propliner.co.uk/shop.html
Clipper Eclipse Crash, 1947 (one of the crew was Gene Roddenberry of Star Trek fame)
http://www.check-six.com/Crash_Sites/ClipperEclipse-NC88845.htm
The Final Flight of the "Phoenix", 1965
http://www.check-six.com/Crash_Sites/Mantz-P1.htm
(Spotter: Alan Rushworth)
Spitfire funds: The 'whip-round' that won the war?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35697546
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IN THE NEWS
Network Rail report dismisses privatisation
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35822406
Network rail response to Shaw Report
http://www.networkrail.co.uk/news/2016/mar/shaw-report-published-statement/
Network Rail puts track renewal train up for sale in dash for cash
http://www.rail.co.uk/rail-news/2016/train-for-sale/
New rail compensation plans are unveiled
http://tinyurl.com/hbu9d8l
Telegraph claims: HS2 at risk of derailing at top speeds, report finds
http://tinyurl.com/h2zzn2t
And a rebuttal
http://cbmiscellany.net/blog/hs2-and-the-sunday-telegraph
HS3 rail link needs 'kick-starting', report concludes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35807472
http://tinyurl.com/jl4pega
Britain allocates funds to HS3 and Crossrail 2
http://tinyurl.com/hl67y5k
http://tinyurl.com/h24fctu
Figures reveal 'significant' daily train delays
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35790137
Crossrail Stations: Liverpool Street construction update, March 2016
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2vy6dttN2Q
Transport Minister views permanent track installation progress in Crossrail tunnels
http://tinyurl.com/zvxrvx2
Crossrail 2 needs to be built “as quickly as possible”
http://tinyurl.com/j422xjv
Sir Anthony Hidden (Clapham train crash inquiry) obituary
http://tinyurl.com/jgwj8mp
RAIB report on derailment at LUL Ealing Broadway
http://www.gov.uk/government/news/derailment-at-ealing-broadway
London Overground Barking Riverside extension approved
http://tinyurl.com/hlgjtx7
Arriva lands Overground concession
http://www.globalrailnews.com/2016/03/18/arriva-lands-overground-concession/
Consultation starts for Heathrow - Langley rail link
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-35803950
Heathrow Connect gets back on track
http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2016/03/12-heathrow-connect-gets-back-on.html
New Gatwick Express trains take off
http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2016/03/11-new-gatwick-express-trains-take.html
East Sussex railway landslip disrupts train service
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35809549
http://tinyurl.com/zk8moxh
Campaign to reopen a railway station in Somerset
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-35789710
Bridge bash on Newquay branch
http://tinyurl.com/gvgh68f
Level crossing video: Footage shows baby rescued from car
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-35826079
Revised £30m Lincoln transport hub plan approved
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-35810566
Scotland's rail users promised 200 new services and 20,000 more seats
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-35814976
http://tinyurl.com/hgmj9su
Scots rail network facing ‘crippling’ strike over control staff
http://tinyurl.com/hqoxdxt
Queen Street rail passengers warned to expect disruption
http://tinyurl.com/h9j33py
Borders Railway: Future goals for new route drawn up
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-35833013
Belfast Transport Hub planning underway
http://tinyurl.com/hspfns5
Man crushed between steam locomotive and its tender at West Somerset Railway
http://tinyurl.com/j25cwx7
Flying Scotsman attacked by drone
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/03/17/flying_scotsman_drone_attack/
http://tinyurl.com/hp5o9wt
Northern line TBMs complete
http://www.globalrailnews.com/2016/03/11/northern-line-tbms-complete/
TfL blamed for £886m 'scandal' of Tube upgrade delays
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35802274
DB Regio set to lose Tyne & Wear Metro contract
http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2016/03/14-db-regio-set-to-lose.html
Amtrak train derails in Kansas
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-35801244
http://tinyurl.com/hbm6two
Derailment in California due to mud slide
http://tinyurl.com/jed9jq9
http://tinyurl.com/gmgr32n
Drop in North American rail freight traffic
http://tinyurl.com/joh4w85
BART ‘Fleet of the Future’ train en route to Bay Area
http://tinyurl.com/zzw8daa
South Suburban rail plan gets ScotRail boss’ backing
http://tinyurl.com/z68ccwl
Condor Liberation ferry detained over safety fears
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35821737
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35833043
Stranded Hoegh Osaka cargo ship 'not loaded properly'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35836430
MAIB report of grounding of Hoegh Osaka
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-35823182
Shetland Line ferry company loses contract claim
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-35784089
Sea King helicopters sold off as 'sheds and man caves'
http://tinyurl.com/jnu3l67
Iron Maiden 747-400 badly damaged in tug collision
http://tinyurl.com/jj9apyq
Badger stops plane from landing at Newquay Airport
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-35801056
Air Passenger duty reduction consultation in Scotland
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-35801274
Original Boeing 727 prepares for its final takeoff
http://tinyurl.com/gpyzb86
Germanwings crash probe opts against cockpit door rethink
http://tinyurl.com/jy79xpg
Schiphol airport to undergo major expansion, new pier and terminal
http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2016/03/86889-2/
Scorrier house patio falls into 300ft mine shaft
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-35800864
http://tinyurl.com/hkkak6g
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, John McCorriston, Ted Millward, Reg Nerps, Jim O'Brien,
Mike Price, Michael Prince, Alan Rushworth. Nick Wheat
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TV and RADIO
20/03/16 Channel 4 2000-2100
"Great Canal Journeys" Coast to coast across Sweden 1/3
20/03/16 Channel 4 2300-0100
"The Taking of Pelham 123" 2009 remake of 1974 thriller set on New York subway
21/03/16 Talking Pictures (Freeview 81) 0600-0715
"The Last Journey" 1935 drama featuring suicidal driver filmed on the GWR
21/03/16 BBC1 South West 1930-2000
"Rescue 193" 771 Naval Air Squadron's final missions
21/03/16 Channel 5 2100-2200
"The Tube: Going Underground" Documentary series 1/8
22/03/16 BBC4 2000-2030
"The Return of Flying Scotsman"
22/03/16 BBC4 2300-0000
"Indian Hill Railways" 3/3 The Kalka-Shimla Railway
23/03/16 Talking Pictures (Freeview 81) 1950-2025
"Terminus" 1961 John Schlesinger movie - Waterloo station
24/03/16 Talking Pictures (Freeview 81) 1755-2000
"The Bargee" 1964 Comedy on the canals staring Harry H Corbett and Ronnie Barker
24/03/16 BBC4 2000-2100
"Timeshift: The Last Days of Steam" 1948-1960
25/03/16 Talking Pictures (Freeview 81) 1120-1325
"The Bargee" 1964 Comedy on the canals staring Harry H Corbett and Ronnie Barker
25/03/16 Channel 5 1900-2000
"Concorde Air Disaster" The events of 25th July 2000
Thanks to Simon Moppett for additional information this week
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EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes
18/03/16- Bluebell Railway: Branch Line Gala
20/03/16
http://www.bluebell-railway.com
19/03/16 Romsey Signal Box open day
Adult: £2.50 (£3.00 if gift-aided), Child: free
1200-1600
Limited parking - see website for details
Brick Lane, Romsey - use sat-nav SO51 8LG
http://www.romseysignalbox.org.uk
19/03/16 GW Railwayana Auctions - sale catalogue is now online
Pershore High School, Station Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2BX
http://gwra.co.uk/2016marcat.php
20/03/16 Eastleigh Lakeside Railway: Spring Steam Gala
http://www.steamtrain.co.uk
21/03/16 Newbury and District Transport Group
The Community Space, Kennet Academy, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
1915 for a prompt 1930 start
"The Elan Valley Railway" by Ken Mumford
Non-members welcome
Admission and car parking free, but donations towards expenses welcome
21/03/16 Friends of Cromford Canal
Ironville Church Hall, Casson St, Ironville, NG16 5NN
Starts 1930
"The Idle Women - female trainees on canal boats in WW2" by Mike Constable
http://www.cromfordcanal.info/
25/03/16- Bure Valley Railway: Easter Eggspress
28/03/16
http://www.bvrw.co.uk
25/03/16- South Devon Railway: Easter Heritage Gala
28/03/16
http://www.southdevonrailway.co.uk
25/03/16- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Easter Weekend
28/03/16
http://www.e-v-r.com
25/03/16- Isle of Man Railways: Rush Hour on the Railways
28/03/16
http://www.rail.im
27/03/16 Eastleigh Lakeside Railway: Easter Egg Hunt
http://www.steamtrain.co.uk
27/03/16- Cromford Canal Horse Day and Leawood Pump Steaming Day
28/03/16 Middleton Top Engine House Steaming Day
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
01/04/16 RCTS Bristol
St Peters Church Hall, Church Road, Filton, BS34 7BX
"Strictly Freight Only part 2" – the story continued by Brian Ringer
Starts at 1930 (room open from 1900)
At each meeting we ask for a donation of £2 from non-members and £1 from members
A free cup of tea or coffee will be available during the interval, and a large
selection of new and second hand books will be on sale
http://www.rcts.org.uk/branches/bristol/events.htm
01/04/16- Mid-Norfolk Railway and 125 Group
03/04/16 Screaming Paxmans Spring Diesel Gala
http://www.mnr.org.uk
03/04/16 Romsey Signal Box open day
Adult: £2.50 (£3.00 if gift-aided), Child: free
1200-1600
Limited parking - see website for details
Brick Lane, Romsey - use sat-nav SO51 8LG
http://www.romseysignalbox.org.uk
Cheers, Howard.
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