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NETWATCH

Smethwick Galton Bridge Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXAHL2oH9vU
(Martin Miller)

Thrashing in Wales. 37905/887 Tondu/Blaengarw 1996
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVfBlhyBC_0
Class 58s x 17 plus double headed 31s 1986-2002
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VGlzYSTm4I
Railfest Newport 1997 part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHXLUoUTOuU
(Mike Wilcock)

60009 Union of South Africa & 6233 Duchess of Sutherland at York, 6th December
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymxNQ3rQo0g
The Diverted December Pullman - 35028 'Clan Line' 8th December
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fM_LiasjeQ
Severn Valley Railway Santa Specials and VT Polar Express, 8th December
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS3ljpXcJgU
East Lancashire Railway Santa Specials, 9th December
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHyDSwoB6fc
The Lindum Black Five, 44871 on The Cathedrals Express, 9th December
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_aRTe0ooXo
Blocked or Not? Hook, Hampshire, 11th December
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqk_bMZIB8E
70000 'Britannia' Digs In Over Copy Pit - Pennine Moors Explorer 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBnZcAgCAsc
The Sole Survivor - Ivatt class 4 2-6-0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVZbBraWtxQ
Schienenbus VT 4.42 "Fridolin" im Hamburger Hafen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L07FW5-cV2o
Belfort-Delle line reopening
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYsl1ivdEhQ
Dampfzüge zum 2. Adventssonntag in Thüringen, 9th December
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7na3XDcpA4
SCT Logistics Freight stalls in the Adelaide Hills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpzJZmHmAaE
HMS Queen Elizabeth returns from F35 trails in the USA, 10th December
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTAuMSEqxuc
(Spotter: Ted Millward)

Cross Windsor link proposal rejected
https://goo.gl/usmBLz
30th anniversary of Clapham accident
https://www.aslef.org.uk/article.php?group_id=6439
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-46509473
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/14852/remembering_the_clapham_junction_rail_tragedy
Fatal sea wall collapse near Conwy in 1899
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/tragic-day-train-plunged-sea-15526966
Borough Market Jn signal box restored at NRM York
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/step-back-in-time-and-inside-britains-busiest-signal-box/
Vegan Café opens in arches under Bath Spa station
https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/vegan-cafe-replaces-pieminister-bath-2284209
RhB snow blower 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vheLaXu8rFw
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)

The Collings Foundation Annual Magazine
https://issuu.com/collingsfoundation/docs/2018-collings-foundation-annual-mag
(Spotter: Alan Rushworth)

8 unlikely model railway collectors, from Rod Stewart to Frank Sinatra
https://goo.gl/SER7bN
(Spotter: John McCorriston)

Jools Holland reveals 100ft long model railway in his attic that he spent 10 years building
https://goo.gl/MduiJZ
(Spotter: Nick Wheat)

The stories behind the UK's independent filling stations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/fuelling_communities

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IN THE NEWS

Crossrail delay: £1.4bn bailout as autumn 2019 launch delayed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-46507417

New platforms open at Britain’s busiest railway station
https://tinyurl.com/ya6jftyb

Final closure of Old Oak Common depot
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2018/12/farewell-old-oak-common-tmd-1906-2018.html
Last HST to leave Old Oak Common, 43093 + 43185 at Bristol Temple Meads, 8th December
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHRexl6Xf90

Network Rail fined by ORR for injuries to signalman and poor risk assessment for level crossing
https://goo.gl/GYSYy2

South Western Railway delays after Woking signal failure
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46520206

South Western Railway strikes planned for Christmas week
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46554496

Level crossing accident at Calstock
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-46557886

Wheel slide protection fitted to Greater Anglia class 153 units
https://goo.gl/w2o7MT

Longer trains and platforms between Ely and Kings Lynn
https://goo.gl/4abrTr

Commuter victory as rail firm ditches 'ironing board' seats on new trains
https://tinyurl.com/y6vas8qe

Anger as plans to electrify north’s freight network are scrapped
https://goo.gl/G7jZY3

Britain’s least used railway station revealed
https://goo.gl/mvSCib

Former Stockton and Darlington Railway house for sale
https://goo.gl/tYZ8uN

180 jobs under threat at Glasgow rail services firm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-46545455

Stirling-Dunblane/Alloa electric services begin
https://goo.gl/ZpDoAN

Wales least used station has lost its title!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-46209535

Clan Line working Royal Train to Cardiff
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-46481578

S15 class information
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2018/12/lswr-sr-s15-class-steam-locomotives-class-information.html

Free travel in Luxembourg - could it work in the UK?
https://goo.gl/BY79nx

DB strike
https://goo.gl/qWqoEm

European Union to fund DB rail freight development
https://www.publicfinanceinternational.org/news/2018/12/eu-funds-german-rail-freight-scheme

Go-Ahead and Transdev selected for Bayern regional services
https://goo.gl/9r6zMm

Fatal collision in Turkey
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46549288

New Jersey Transit orders double deck EMUs from Bombardier
https://goo.gl/rEsDdx

Siemens win contract to build new VIA rail stock for Toronto - Montreal services
https://goo.gl/wv66me

Work to start on Australian Freight Railway
https://goo.gl/3p1yo5

State of Victoria to fund "The Overland"
https://goo.gl/YaeAco

Alstom win signalling contract on Mumbai metro
https://goo.gl/HgiXXQ

CRRC wins contract to build EMUs for Egypt
https://goo.gl/YYHh4k

'This is Japan': English name of Tokyo train station triggers backlash
https://goo.gl/BtExWd

Revised London Underground network map
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/blog/2018/12/08/london-underground-releases-a-new-tube-map/

Major tube upgrades shelved as TfL struggles to balance books
https://goo.gl/oYBcFG

Repairs to sewer above Hammersmith & City line
https://goo.gl/WC1oFL

Planned tube lines upgrade cancelled
https://goo.gl/4Nt6ZE

Planned expansion of Beckton DLR depot
https://goo.gl/cR2h9E

Bloodhound supersonic car for sale after project halted
https://racer.com/2018/12/08/bloodhound-supersonic-car-for-sale-after-project-halted/

Wightlink ferry: Third fire in 16 months
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-46566378

Public invited to choose Durham Tees Valley Airport name
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-46521226

MEA signs A330neo engine support deal with Rolls-Royce
https://goo.gl/vP4BKA

Rolls-Royce confirms transfer of work from Derby to Germany
https://goo.gl/rA22Ct

DH Mosquito PZ474 Double Engine Run November 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvsMAGjpkKA

IndiGo A320neo makes emergency landing after smoke in cabin
https://goo.gl/P1NECy

Emirates ‘diamond covered’ plane sends aviation fans into meltdown
http://rtl247.uk/emirates-diamond-covered-plane-sends-aviation-fans-into-meltdown/

Branson's Virgin Galactic reaches edge of space
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46550862

Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Simon Moppett, Reg Nerps, Michael Price, Alan Rushworth

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TV and RADIO

15/12/18  BBC4 2000-2100
         "The Queen Mary: Greatest Ocean Liner"

16/12/18  BBC4 2000-2100
         "Concorde: a Supersonic Story"

16/12/18  Channel 5 2000-2100
         "Inside Hamleys"  A look at the toy shop

17/12/18  BBC1 1930-2000
         "HS2: Going off the Rails?"  Panorama

17/12/18  ITV 2000-2030
         "Britain's Busiest Motorway"  The M25 5/6

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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

17/12/18    Newbury and District Transport Group
           The Community Space, Kennet Academy, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
           1915 for a prompt 1930 start
           Bus photographs and possibly railway films by Robin Doe
           Non-members welcome
           Admission and car parking free, but donations towards expenses welcome

20/12/18    Vale of Berkeley Railway
           Berkeley Arms Hotel, Canonbury St, Berkeley, GL13 9BG
           "Rebuilding Broadway Station" by Jo Roesen
           1930-2130
           http://valeofberkeleyrailway.co.uk

21/12/18    RCTS Bristol
           St Peters Church Hall, Church Road, Filton, BS34 7BX
           Christmas Buffet & Quiz set by Branch Secretary Paul Udey
           Starts 1930 (room open from 1900)
           A donation of £1 (members) or £2 (non-members) is requested
           https://www.rcts.org.uk/branches/bristol/

22/12/18-   Eastleigh Lakeside Railway: Mince Pie Specials
24/12/18    http://www.steamtrain.co.uk

26/12/18    Eastleigh Lakeside Railway: Mince Pie Specials
           http://www.steamtrain.co.uk

26/12/18    Isle of Wight Steam Railway: Boxing Day Specials
           http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk

26/12/18-   Mid-Hants Watercress Line: Christmas Leave
27/12/18    https://www.watercressline.co.uk/

26/12/18-   Llangollen Railway: Mince Pie Specials
27/12/18    http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk

27/12/18    Alsager Railway Association Open Day
           Club House is off Moorhouse Avenue, Alsager, ST7 2DH
           (then follow signs to the Cadet Training Centre)
           1100-1630
           http://www.alsagerrailwayassociation.co.uk/

28/12/18-   Llangollen Railway: Winter Warmer
29/12/18    http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk

29/12/18    N Gauge Society, North Wales Area Group, Model Railway Show
           St Michael's Church, Rosemary Lane, Conwy, LL32 8HY
           https://ngaugesocietynorthwalesareagroup.weebly.com/

29/12/18-   West Somerset Railway: Winter Gala
30/12/18    http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/

29/12/18-   Spa Valley Railway: Mince Pies Specials & Kids for a Quid
01/01/19    https://www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk

30/12/18-   Llangollen Railway: Mince Pie Specials
01/01/19    http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk

31/12/18    Leek & Rudyard Railway: Goodbye to 2018
           http://www.rlsr.org

01/01/19    Isle of Wight Steam Railway: New Year's Day Specials
           http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk

01/01/19    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: New Year Trains & Fizz
           http://www.e-v-r.com

01/01/19    Leek & Rudyard Railway: Welcome to New Year
           http://www.rlsr.org

04/01/19    RCTS Bristol
           St Peters Church Hall, Church Road, Filton, BS34 7BX
           "From Hawksworth to Hellfire, Swindon Works 1939-86" by Branch Chairman, Brian Arman
           Starts 1930 (room open from 1900)
           A donation of £1 (members) or £2 (non-members) is requested
           https://www.rcts.org.uk/branches/bristol/


Cheers, Howard.
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