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NETWATCH
Ambulance carriages brought back to life in exhibition
http://tinyurl.com/jos7a4n
Mike Wilcock's video of Kolhapur in steam at Southport in 1986, plus the loco on the turntable
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJIN5h3FSUE
Some of Mike's material will be used in "Trainspotting Live", to be shown on BBC4 next week -
see TV and Radio section
Howard Benson's video of Royal Scot at the Mid-Norfolk Gala, June 2016
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntxutlVCNZs
Beer & Steam at the Sittingbourne and Kelmsley Light Railway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX1AVd0PA7g
Martin Miller's video of the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Classic Bus Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYQhCh4ezD4
Interlude at Matlock Station
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGcg1xwQzIE
Interlude at Kirkby in Ashfield Station
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXvtjeeRZuc
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway An Educational Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewo--j6_B2w
Dean Forest Railway - Flour Mill Steam Gala, 2nd July
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o7V0GJTlT0
30th Anniversary of Muttenthalbahn Light Railway in the Ruhr Valley Germany
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKy_KZS7DDI
45699 Galatea Roars Over Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds + Torbay Express
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhOLh2dSFcY
Steam Train Restoration! A2 986 Trial Run To Gheringhap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Z2NPsso-g
Channel Trailer (model railway)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKtPp4QjZIs
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
A History Of London's Railway Termini Construction
http://londonist.com/2015/06/video-a-history-of-londons-railway-termini-construction
Trams, buses and TGVs – drawings from the GEC archives
http://blog.nrm.org.uk/gec-archive-drawings/
Southampton Tram Ride 1930 - Lances Hill to South Western House tram station and docks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h95rbB6VnU
Steam in Ecuador 2015 - The Guayaquil & Quito Railroad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BinUPT9a9c
Blowing steam up the Devils Nose: Ecuador 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TNhzm_F8ME
(Spotter: Alan Rushworth)
Photo tour: Amtrak stations, then and now
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2016/07/06/amtrak-train-stations/86707888/
The Panama Canal's unexpected winners
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-36676196
Farnborough: A key role in Britain's aerospace industry
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36714374
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IN THE NEWS
A prototype for new sleeper carriages is unveiled
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-36677989
Strike-hit Southern to axe '350 trains a day'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36698919
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36701300
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36707255
Southern rail dispute: RMT union offers to halt action
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36743276
Commuters group takes out newspaper advert saying 'Southern Rail isn't working
http://tinyurl.com/h3x8w3k
Southern Rail to trial ‘passengerless’ trains
http://www.newsbiscuit.com/2016/07/07/southern-rail-to-trial-passengerless-trains/
Island line to become self sustainable
http://iwradio.co.uk/news/island-line-to-become-self-sustainable/
Invitation to tender issued for South Western franchise
http://tinyurl.com/j5c9z6e
New open-access operator eyes west of England service
http://tinyurl.com/gw4xyeg
Great Western Railway introduces new Hitachi Class 800 train
http://tinyurl.com/z3yy2bf
Case for return of railway strengthened by strong performance of Sunday Rover service
http://www.okehampton-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=414600
c2c class 387 units under construction
http://tinyurl.com/gv3ob2s
Major rail upgrade at Huntingdon
http://tinyurl.com/zcfryoz
http://tinyurl.com/ho8uhd6
Take a virtual tour inside Wolverhampton's new train station
http://tinyurl.com/znqp8sj
Thomas Cook steam train marks 175th year since first excursion
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-36672483
c2c Electrostar EMUs under construction in Derby
http://tinyurl.com/zyyskfx
HS2 may be diverted around Sheffield, says report
https://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2016/07/07-hs2-may-be-diverted-around.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-36716526
Top hotel saved from demolition by HS2 change - but new housing estate under threat
http://tinyurl.com/zaglqm2
Anti-HS2 campaigners say more cuts to come after Sheffield plan dropped
http://tinyurl.com/zt8welp
Chesterfield Canal Trust - Good news and bad news
http://tinyurl.com/zfygjmo
Double-decker bus roof ripped off after collision with railway bridge
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-36723287
Hull Trains rolls out real-time information screens
http://tinyurl.com/z9rgeuy
Landslip-hit Settle-to-Carlisle line section shut until 2017
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-36726195
Talks break up again in ScotRail dispute
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-36721394
Rail line to close for up to 18 weeks
http://tinyurl.com/gr2kccq
Plan for new rail station at Inverness retail park revealed
http://tinyurl.com/j3lqazz
Edinburgh-Glasgow railway line upgrade deadline 'unlikely' to be met
http://tinyurl.com/z7zzrcf
Rail improvement projects behind schedule, report finds
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-36717247
Caledonian Sleeper mock up unveiled
http://tinyurl.com/hh3g5h8
Plans produced for new station for Bow Street near Aberystwyth
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-36693214
Vision to bring back rail link between Buckfastleigh and Ashburton
http://tinyurl.com/hwgalb8
Lynton to Barnstaple Railway plans on track
http://tinyurl.com/zmzlez4
'Replacement' train offer as road shuts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-36702107
Commercial operations begin on TGV Est Phase 2
http://tinyurl.com/jva7bpc
Rhaetian Railway orders 27 new emu sets
http://tinyurl.com/h3wxnua
DB and Georgian Railways to cooperate on new Silk Road rail corridor
http://www.globalrailnews.com/2016/07/04/marcs-article/
Stadler to show UK electro-diesel and sleeping car for Azerbaijan
http://tinyurl.com/h3y54wl
Pyrenees Line reopens
http://tinyurl.com/zgnxk7v
Mobile Ticketing introduced in New York
http://tinyurl.com/zmcfcoc
Lee Wesley Gibson, believed to be oldest surviving Pullman porter, dies at 106
http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-lee-gibson-obit-snap-story.html
Transdev take over Wellington suburban services
http://tinyurl.com/jxxundu
Stuck Tube train leaves '1,000 passengers' to walk tunnel
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-36716256
Glasgow Subway four-week closure set to begin
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-36681903
New Yorkers can start using a secret subway tunnel under Central Park this December
http://tinyurl.com/zn792ox
Transdev to operate new Detroit tram system
http://tinyurl.com/jka9kod
Transport old and new brings London's Regent Street to a standstill
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-36698617
Hants & Dorset Centenary facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/HDCentenary/
Pay claim for Dublin buses
http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0707/800806-dublin-bus-labour-court/
Bloodhound supersonic car project
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-36676063
Boats return to Wilts & Berks canal
http://tinyurl.com/zvuqynz
Royal naming for Red Funnel Red Jet 6
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-36701470
IOM Steam Packet trials at Holyhead
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-36639053
Shoreham crash pilot investigated for manslaughter
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-36743282
F-35 arrivals raise expectations for bumper RIAT
http://tinyurl.com/hoz4r9g
RAF reveals VIP-configured Voyager
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/raf-reveals-vip-configured-voyager-427048/
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Ted Millward, Reg Nerps, Mike Price, Alan Rushworth,
Roger Smith
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TV and RADIO
11/07/16 Talking Pictures (Freeview 81) 0910-0935
"Fully Fitted Freight" 1957 BTF film of the 4-48pm Bristol-Leeds fast freight
11/07/16 Channel 5 1900-2000
"The Concorde Air Disaster"
11/07/16 BBC4 2000-2100
"Trainspotting Live" 1/3
11/07/16 BBC4 2100-2200
"War at Sea: Scotland's Story" 1/2 The Dreadnoughts of Scapa Flow
12/07/16 BBC2 1900-2000
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" Greece
12/07/16 BBC4 2000-2100
"Trainspotting Live" 2/3
12/07/16 BBC4 2100-2200
"War at Sea: Scotland's Story" 2/2 The Battle of the U-Boats
13/07/16 BBC2 1900-2000
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" Germany
13/07/16 BBC4 2000-2100
"Trainspotting Live" 3/3
13/07/16 BBC4 2100-2220
"The Titfield Thunderbolt" 1952 Ealing comedy
14/07/16 BBC2 1900-2000
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" Spain
14/07/16 NHK World HD (Sky 507) 2230-2300
"Japan Railway Journal"
Thanks to Simon Moppett and Mike Wilcock 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
08/07/16- Dean Forest Railway: Steam Gala (second weekend)
10/07/16
http://www.dfr.co.uk
08/07/16- East Lancashire Railway: Summer Diesel Spectacular
10/07/16
http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
09/07/16 Llangollen Railway: Fish & Chip Special
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk
10/07/16 Hants & Dorset Centenary - Poole Quay
1000-1600
10/07/16 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway: Classic Bus Rally
http://www.gwsr.com
13/07/16 Swiss Railways Society (London Branch)
The Model Railway Club, Keen House, 4 Calshot Street, London N1 9AT
(Penton Rise stop on bus routes 30, 73, 205 & 476)
"Around Hessen-1" by John Jesson
Meetings start 19:00, refreshments available
Non-members very welcome. £3.50 donation requested
http://www.swissrailsoc.org.uk/
14/07/16 Talyllyn Railway: Victorian Train Experience
http://www.talyllyn.co.uk
16/07/16 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
16/07/16 Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Family Summer Steam Rail Cruise
http://www.e-v-r.com/
16/07/16 Severn Valley Railway: Peep Behind the Scenes
http://www.svr.co.uk
16/07/16- Foxfield Railway: Summer Steam Gala
17/07/16
http://www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk/
16/07/16- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Classic Transport Weekend
17/07/16
http://www.e-v-r.com
16/07/16- Masham Steam Rally
17/07/16
http://www.mashamsteamrally.co.uk
17/07/16 Eastleigh Lakeside Railway: Summer Steam Gala
http://www.steamtrain.co.uk
17/07/16 Alton Bus Rally
http://www.altonbusrally.co.uk/
17/07/16 Keighley & Worth Valley Railway: Vintage Trains
http://www.kwvr.org.uk/
18/07/16 Newbury and District Transport Group
The Community Space, Kennet Academy, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
1915 for a prompt 1930 start
"Air Traffic Control" by Paul Smy
Non-members welcome
Admission and car parking free, but donations towards expenses welcome
19/07/16 Peak Rail: Peak Park Preserved Bus Gathering
http://www.peakrail.co.uk
21/07/16 Talyllyn Railway: Victorian Train Experience
http://www.talyllyn.co.uk
21/07/16 Ffestiniog Railway: An Evening with the "Del Sharrons"
http://www.festrail.co.uk
23/07/16 Severn Valley Railway: Tribute Act
http://www.svr.co.uk
23/05/16- Foxfield Railway: Summer Steam Gala
24/07/16
http://www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk/
23/07/16- Llangollen Railway: 1960s Weekend
24/07/16
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk
23/07/16- NRM Locomotion, Shildon: Flying Scotsman & the Shildon Shed Bash
31/07/16
http://tinyurl.com/zb5h5qh
24/07/16 Severn Valley Railway: Classic Vehicle Day
http://www.svr.co.uk
24/07/16 The Welshpool & Llanfair Railway: Afternoon Tea Extra Train
http://www.wllr.org.uk
24/07/16- Llanberis Lake Railway: Super Hero Week
28/07/16
http://www.lake-railway.co.uk
26/07/16 Chesil Railway & Tunnel Tour: 1830
£7.50 adult, £3 child - best to book
http://tinyurl.com/z2a3q7y
26/07/16 Talyllyn Railway: Evening Heritage Train
http://www.talyllyn.co.uk
27/07/16 Vale of Rheidol Railway: Summer Evening Trains & Music on the Train
http://www.rheidolrailway.co.uk
27/07/16- Isle of Man Railways: Manx Heritage Transport Festival
31/07/16
http://www.rail.im
28/07/16 Talyllyn Railway: Teddy Bears' Picnic
http://www.talyllyn.co.uk
28/07/16 Ffestiniog Railway: Jazz in the Park
http://www.festrail.co.uk
29/07/16- Epping Ongar Railway: Real Ale Festival
30/07/16
http://www.eorailway.co.uk/
29/07/16- Goucestershire Warwickshire Railway: Heritage Diesel Weekend
31/07/16
http://www.gwsr.com
30/07/16 Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Steam-hauled Cheese & Wine Evening
http://www.e-v-r.com/
30/07/16- Bala Lake Railway: Classic Commercial Vehicle Rally
31/07/16
http://www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk
31/07/16 Middleton Top Engine House Steaming Day
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
31/07/16 Keighley & Worth Valley Railway: Vintage Trains
http://www.kwvr.org.uk/
01/08/16 Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society
The Underhill Centre, St John's Road, Hedge End, SO30 4AF
"Two Tall Ships - Lord Nelson and Tenacious" by the Jubilee Sailing Trust
Starts at 1945
http://www.hias.org.uk/
01/08/16 Peak Railway Association
The Harlequin Pub, 108 Nursery Street, Sheffield, S3 8GG
“The Story of the TGV” by Mike Bunn
£3 donation on the door, members and non-members welcome
Starts 1930
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/SheffieldBranch.htm
02/08/16 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway: Teddy Bears' Picnic
http://www.gwsr.com
02/08/16 Talyllyn Railway: Traditional Craft Fair
http://www.talyllyn.co.uk
03/08/16 Vale of Rheidol Railway: Summer Evening Trains
http://www.rheidolrailway.co.uk
04/08/16 Talyllyn Railway: Traditional Craft Fair
http://www.talyllyn.co.uk
04/08/16 Ffestiniog Railway: Jazz in the Park
http://www.festrail.co.uk
Cheers, Howard.
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