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NETWATCH
Derby Station - Interesting Times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3P7MhEdS6Q
Leicester Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb64djTH1Gk
(Martin Miller)
Unbuilt rail links to Heathrow
https://goo.gl/HSn5wj
Why the Southern Railway close 3rd rail not overhead wires
https://goo.gl/CiCAV5
Could timetables become obsolete?
https://inews.co.uk/news/uk/rail-boss-says-train-timetables-will-soon-obsolete/
A brief history of cable laying ships
http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/cable-ship-history-communication-11364253516243
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
Broken 6201 Princess Elizabeth Butterley MRC to Carnforth Steamtown, 22nd February
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btWilg2XtHA
Severn Valley Railway, 24th February
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5-SnvnAZIs
A Failed 60163 Tornado & 66014 on The North Briton, 24th February
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Tq7WU4x7c0
Galatea Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express, 24th February
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scv2b49Grm0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9G_VG9vfAI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5plsdYokxY
A1 60163 'Tornado' and Midland 4F 43924 - Skipton & Keighley, 24th February
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aUMOtrsrFA
800101 Azuma at Newcastle & Darlington, 27th February
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lqf3z-Fqag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsIhLDzGdGU
Oliver Cromwell on the Great Eastern main line
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZp_gZRqMUw
2705, 3830 & 5910 - Thirlmere - March 1998
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ymEPnMkIss
NSW North Coast Freight 2005
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxsO73ujFk0
Raubling station with three advertising trains
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt9DI5y-948
Güterzüge im Blockabstand - Maintal: TXL, Metrans, BoxXpress, Bayernbahn uvm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=986dgC0MvVY
DR - Winterdampf um Lauscha (Thüringen) mit 95 1016 - 95 1027 - 58 311
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQlwuqO30b8
Krokus Express und Umleiter auf der KBS 445 (Dillstrecke) Siegen Ost
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEjkek8K_64
Luxembourg's new tram
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLW7hNE1Rck
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
Middlewich to Northwich token
http://middlewichdiary.com/2018/02/middlewich-northwich-railway-token.html
Unseen photos of East End London in glorious colour
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-43141667
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IN THE NEWS
Why is my train cancelled in cold weather?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43210425
Elizabeth line train makes successful maiden voyage through tunnels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEGyP3A2PmE
Paddington station closed due to ice on platforms
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43239972
London railway could be revived after more than 100 years to create new 'orbital metro'
https://goo.gl/wViCvy
Plans released for two new platforms at East Croydon and additional flyover at Windmill Bridge
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https://goo.gl/DapgaT
Poor track renewal and uneven load led to derailment at Lewisham - RAIB report
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/report-042018-freight-train-derailment-at-lewisham
Passengers left stranded by rail replacement bus service to Gatwick Airport
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-43194917
Stone Crossing LC replaced by footbridge
https://goo.gl/3iuYN9
Vivarail Units confirmed for Bedford-Bletchley line
https://goo.gl/Ri6dLL
Colchester stations renamed
https://goo.gl/DSNN3G
Sidings to be restored near Norwich
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/sidings-returning-to-use-in-norwich
Chiltern Railways named operator of the year
https://goo.gl/9bkqML
All trains cancelled on Buxton route because of snow
https://goo.gl/gBjvHH
Borders Railway's success 'sustained'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-43173456
Fears over the future of Caledonian Sleeper train
https://goo.gl/AK7Wcz
Welsh railways to be devolved
https://goo.gl/EsHkdg
Abellio withdraw from Wales and Borders franchise bid
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-43169116
Arriva Trains Wales services suspended over wheel damage
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-43223415
https://goo.gl/3Expcg
Revised plans for proposed Bow Street station
http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/article.cfm?id=119409
Cross border services from Belfast suspended on Thursday
https://goo.gl/YdhFUC
Lynton and Barnstaple extension likely to get planning approval
https://goo.gl/Dguf9s
Broadway station to reopen on 30th March
https://goo.gl/6r4Aaw
Class 33 confirmed for Great Central diesel gala
https://goo.gl/kQtyHZ
Restoration report on 6695
https://goo.gl/i2kSBi
Funds secured for assessment of Falling Sands viaduct at Kidderminster
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-43229442
New livery for B1 1264
https://goo.gl/Uw8cRD
NYMR cancel operation of Tornado this weekend
https://goo.gl/H7Jrh2
Restructuring of SNCF proposed - with inevitable strike action
https://goo.gl/GCCN5i
https://tinyurl.com/y96hqhsg
Ukranian Railways to buy General Electric diesel locos
https://goo.gl/bxFqGz
SBB Twindexx Bombardier built units enter service
https://goo.gl/sFm9Ng
Hydrogen powered train to be trialled on the Zillertahlbahn
https://goo.gl/ENhGuu
Fatal head-on collision in Egypt
https://goo.gl/vbQbcB
Rolls Royce to supply MTU engines to Knoxville Locomotive Works
https://goo.gl/JnSAA1
METRA (Chicago) to buy surplus AMTRAK locos
http:..www.globalrailnews.com/2018/02/27/metra-to-buy-21-former-amtrak-locomotives/
Tyne & Wear Metro strikes cancelled after settlement between NEXUS and RMT
https://goo.gl/anvCA8
Free public transport in Brussels at emergency air-pollution levels
https://goo.gl/oW5Ni6
Dubai public transport passenger carryings rise
https://goo.gl/BKKsGi
Alstom Citadis tram on test in Sydney
https://goo.gl/EpLHP1
Lost property on Auckland public transport
https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/101748195/.html
Original Strangford Lough car ferry sails to new route after 48 years service
https://goo.gl/4fnEFF
Feasibility study into a hydrogen powered ferry
https://www.obantimes.co.uk/2018/02/22/feasibility-study-into-hydrogen-ferry-for-western-isles/
Plans for new P&O ferry berth at Tilbury
https://www.logisticsmanager.com/po-ferries-move-150m-tilbury-berth/
Cut and splice extension for cruise ship
https://nitravelnews.com/news/silver-spirit-gets-refurbishment-for-new-mid-section/
Bridge demolition in Cambridgeshire
https://goo.gl/Y9uzXp
Eddie Stobart nears end of the road
https://goo.gl/XupGJN
50 years of adventures for islands’ community airline
https://goo.gl/XH6hzG
Long range Airbus 350 first airframe completed
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/airbus-jet-fly-worlds-longest-14347944
Ryanair to close operating base in Glasgow
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-43209126
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Reg Nerps, Mike Price, Mike Prince, Alan Rushworth
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TV and RADIO
03/03/18 Channel 5 2000-2055
"The Queen Mary: Cruising with the Royals" 2/2
04/03/18 BBC4 2100-2200
"Timeshift: Full Throttle - the Glory Days of British Motorbikes"
05/03/18 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland" Wexford
05/03/18 BBC4 1930-2000
"Sea City" Fly-on-the-dock look at Southampton 1/3
05/03/18 Channel 5 2100-2200
"The Flying Scotsman: a Legend Reborn" 2/2
06/03/18 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland" Dublin
06/03/18 BBC4 1930-2000
"Sea City" Fly-on-the-dock look at Southampton 2/3
06/03/18 BBC4 2300-0000
"Dreaming the Impossible: Unbuilt Britain" 3/3 A revolution in the city
06/03/18 Channel 5 2305-0005
"The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard" NYMR 1/3
07/03/18 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland" County Meath
07/03/18 BBC4 1930-2000
"Sea City" Fly-on-the-dock look at Southampton 3/3
08/03/18 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland"
08/03/18 BBC2 2000-2100
"Great Continental British Railway Journeys" New - Ukraine 1/2
09/03/18 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland" Wexford to Westport
09/03/18 Channel 5 2000-2100
"The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard" NYMR 2/3
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EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility can be accepted for
inaccuracies or changes
02/03/18 RCTS Bristol
St Peters Church Hall, Church Road, Filton, BS34 7BX
*** CANCELLED ***
https://www.rcts.org.uk/branches/bristol/index.htm
02/03/18- East Lancashire Railway: Spring Steam Gala
04/03/18
http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
03/03/18- Leamington & Warwick Model Railway Exhibition
04/03/18 Royal Leamington Spa College, Warwick New Road, Leamington, CV32 5JE
1000-1700 (Sat), 1000-1600 (Sun)
http://www.lwmrs.co.uk
03/03/18- Mansfield Model Railway Exhibition
04/03/18 St Peters Church Hall, Church Side, Mansfield, NG18 1AP
1000-1700 (Sat), 1000-1600 (Sun)
http://www.mansfieldmodelrailway.co.uk
03/03/18- Kirklees Light Railway: Volunteer Recruitment Weekend
04/03/18
http://www.kirkleeslightrailway.com
05/03/18 Peak Railway Association
The Harlequin Pub, 108 Nursery Street, Sheffield, S3 8GG
“Ten Years Plus at Platform 5” a slideshow by Robert Pritchard
£3 donation requested on the door, non-members welcome
Starts 1930
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/sheffieldbranch
09/03/18- Keighley & Worth Valley Railway: Spring Gala
11/03/18
http://www.kwvr.co.uk
10/03/18 EM Gauge Society 5th Chris Kedgley Memorial Skills Day
Kidderminster Railway Museum, DY10 1QX
1100-1630
http://www.emgs.org
10/03/18 Burton Railway Collector Fair
Burton Town Hall, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2EB
1030-1530
http://www.tobaz.co.uk
10/03/18- Basingstoke Model Railway Exhibition
11/03/18 Aldworth Science College. Western Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6HQ
1000-1700 (Sat), 1000-1600 (Sun)
http://www.basingstokemrs.org
10/03/18- East Anglian Model Railway Exhibition
11/03/18 The Britten Arena, Wood Green Animal Charity Centre, Huntingdon,PE29 2NH
1000-1700 (Sat), 1000-1600 (Sun)
http://www.stneotsmrc.com
12/03/18 Britain on Film: Railways
Chesterfield Pomegranate Theatre, Corporation St, Chesterfield, S41 7TX
A major new collection of rare archive films
Running time 83 minutes
Adult: £7.70, Concessions/Students: £5.70, Child: £5.40
http://www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/
13/03/18 Great Western Society Bristol Group
BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, BS34 7RG
"The Great Way Round - Paddington to Penzance via Bristol & Plymouth Millbay"
by Terry Nicholls
1930 for a 1945 start
Non-members welcome - suggested donation of £3 to help defray expenses
http://www.gwsbristol.org
14/03/18 RCTS South Wales
Old Church Rooms, Park Road, Radyr, Cardiff, CF15 8DF
"Railways in the Cornish Landscape Part 2" by Stephen Gay
Starts at 1930 (room open from 1900)
Non-members are very welcome - a donation of £2.00 is requested
https://www.radyr.org.uk/clubs/5984-2/
16/03/18- Mid-Norfolk Railway: Spring Diesel Gala
18/03/18
http://www.mnr.org.uk
16/03/18- Severn Valley Railway: Spring Steam Gala
18/03/18
http://www.svr.co.uk
17/03/18- Wimborne Railway Society: WimRail 2018
18/03/18 Queen Elizabeth School, Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT
1000-1630 (Sat), 1000-1600 (Sun)
Adult: £6.00, Child: free
17/03/18- Nene Valley Railway: Open Weekend
18/03/18
http://www.nvr.org.uk
17/03/18- Large Scale Model Rail - The Midlands Garden Rail Show
18/03/18 Warwickshire Event Centre, Fosse Way, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN
http://www.largescalemodelrail.co.uk
17/03/18- Nottingham Model Railway Exhibition
18/03/18 Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Wigman Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4PB
http://www.nottingham-modelrailway.org.uk
17/03/18- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Diesel Locomotive Weekend
18/03/18
http://www.e-v-r.com
Cheers, Howard.
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