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NETWATCH
Steam and Diesel on the East Lancs Railway August 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VvEtj2yJIg
(Andrew Cook)
September Interlude at The National Tramway Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNMvoWluAbQ
(Martin Miller)
Welshpool & Llanfair Summer Gala
https://www.flickr.com/photos/30301546@N06/albums/72157710743654676
(Robert Day)
Mid Hants Railways listed in Lonely Planet guide
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2019/09/watercress-line-included-in-lonely-planets-list.html
Abandoned London Underground tunnels and fittings
https://tinyurl.com/y6e7s9s9
Rebuilding classic cars with electric running parts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48956000
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
'A way of life clobbered overnight': photographs of Britain's industrial landscape in the 80s
https://tinyurl.com/yy7aa5y3
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IN THE NEWS
GBRf to start a Southampton Western Docks to Trafford Park container service
https://tinyurl.com/y6klqce2
Costs rising for reopening Bere Alston-Tavistock-Okehampton
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/reopening-bere-alston-tavistock-railway-3311504
Renewal of Newark flat crossing
https://tinyurl.com/y3hutnbk
HST Okehampton to Weymouth
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2019/09/special-train-to-run-from-okehampton-to-weymouth.html
Class 313 farewell railtour
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2019/09/class-313-farewell-tour-set-to-run-this-october.html
Plans for £3.5bn Midlands Engine Rail launched
http://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/Rail-News/midlands-engine-rail
New fleet on the horizon for Hull Trains
https://tinyurl.com/y2qy4ueo
Direct Redcar-Manchester service from December timetable change
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-49681943
Caledonian Sleeper coaches taken out of service after wrong pipe cleaning chemical used.
https://tinyurl.com/y5tpttb5
Scottish Ministers prepared to take over railways
https://tinyurl.com/yxw8nszo
Collapsed ceilings among 1000 defects at Ayr Station Hotel
https://tinyurl.com/yyj97qep
Official opening for Stirling station footbridge
https://tinyurl.com/y54ogu2k
Timelapse video reveals newly double-tracked railway between Aberdeen and Inverurie
https://tinyurl.com/yyrb767a
Cross Country train fire at Chepstow
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/trains-chepstow-fire-cross-country-16879201
Tygwyn station reopened after rebuilding
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2019/09/tygwyn-reopens-after-three-weeks-of-upgrades.html
Chinnor train worker takes photo of boy on tracks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-49661930
6233 failed at Norwich prior to working railtour
https://tinyurl.com/y6tzg2uw
61306 to attend Bluebell Railway gala instead of 6233
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2019/09/steam-locomotive-swap-at-the-bluebell-railway.html
60163 to visit Severn Valley Railway
https://tinyurl.com/yyeewdz9
4612 to visit West Somerset Railway
https://tinyurl.com/y4ppkhoz
Plans to save Shildon Railway Institute
https://tinyurl.com/yyjefupt
Hayling Light Railway for sale
https://tinyurl.com/yxzyjc2h
Bursledon Brickworks narrow gauge railway to close
https://tinyurl.com/yy4tty9s
Next-generation TGVs to have improved braking
https://www.railjournal.com/fleet/next-generation-tgvs-to-have-improved-braking/
First SNCF Leman Express unit enters service
https://tinyurl.com/y2zfqwv9
LIDAR scanning of Danish Railway Network
https://tinyurl.com/y4zhb6dw
New Rolling stock design for MOB Golden Pass Express
https://tinyurl.com/y347a49w
Italian Railways bid for US contract
https://tinyurl.com/y2n47djy
Derailment and fire in Illinois
https://tinyurl.com/y29zjvnv
Winchester and Western sold to OMNItrax
https://www.railwaygazette.com/freight/winchester-and-western-railroad-sold/54553.article
CN to buy 350km section of CSX network in New York State
https://www.railwaygazette.com/freight/cn-to-acquire-massena-line-from-csx/54526.article
New high capacity shorter grain wagons unveiled
https://tinyurl.com/yyt2sb7n
Fatal derailment in Congo
https://tinyurl.com/y2fscrf2
The hands have it on a special Kyoto train until late November
http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201909070033.html
New signalling closes Edgware Road cabin
https://tinyurl.com/y5553xtm
Long-serving Tube signal operator to retire (video)
https://tinyurl.com/yy6ppn7e
Cricket on London Underground
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/sports-mad-youngsters-start-playing-20029376
Transport for Wales bus pass web site crashes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-49668039
Cowes Floating Bridge remains out of service for repairs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-49674415
Sandbanks ferry should return next month
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/17886648.sandbanks-ferry-return-october/
Plans revealed for new Skye ferry terminal
https://tinyurl.com/y6rjp62g
Golden Ray cargo ship: US Coastguard saves trapped crew members
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49638943
The UK's 'worst' airport revealed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49628875
Coffee spill forced A330 diversion after radio failure
https://tinyurl.com/y5hkgnf5
European authorities will not accept US verdict on 737 Max safety
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49591363
New Logan air routes launched
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-49633326
Dublin and Belfast airports facing some route cuts
http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2019/0912/1075435-dublin-belfast-routes-axed/
Owners of derelict Birnbeck Pier served repair notice
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-49638746
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Reg Nerps, Andrew Nummelin
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TV and RADIO
14/09/19 Channel 5 1700-1800
"The World's Most Luxurious Superyacht" 2/6
14/09/19 Channel 5 1800-1900
"British Airways 24/7: Access All Areas" 2/4
14/09/19 Channel 5 2000-2200
"Around the World by Train with Tony Robinson"
15/09/19 Channel 4 1900-2000
"The World's Most Luxurious Airline" Singapore Airlines
15/09/19 BBC4 2340-0040
"Engineering Giants: Ferry Strip-Down"
16/09/19 BBC4 2100-2200
"Great Indian Railway Journeys" Mysore to Chennai
16/09/19 More4 2100-2200
"The World's Most Beautiful Railway" 4/6 The Strathspey Railway
16/09/19 More4 2200-2305
"Coastal Railways with Julie Walters" Cardigan Bay to Liverpool
17/09/19 ITV 2245-2310
"Heathrow: Britain's Busiest Airport" 7/12
18/09/19 ITV 2000-2030
"Heathrow: Britain's Busiest Airport" 8/12
19/09/19 Channel 5 2100-2200
"British Airways 24/7: Access All Areas" 3/4
20/09/19 Channel 5 2000-2100
"The Great Model Railway Challenge" 2/8
20/09/19 Channel 5 2100-2200
"Secrets of the Royal Flight"
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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
13/09/19- Swindon & Cricklade Railway: Steam Gala
15/09/19
https://www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org
13/09/19- Dean Forest Railway: Diesel Gala
15/09/19
https://www.deanforestrailway.co.uk/
14/09/19- Southampton Heritage Fayre & Transport Anniversaries Weekend
15/09/19
https://www.list.co.uk/event/1266502-southampton-heritage-fayre/
http://www.sadtht.co.uk/news.htm
14/09/19- Bodmin & Wenford Railway: Diesel Gala
15/09/19
http://www.bodminrailway.co.uk
14/09/19- Helston Railway: Classic Transport Weekend
15/09/19
https://www.helstonrailway.co.uk
14/09/19- Railway Enthusiasts Club Model Railway Exhibition
15/09/19 Woking Leisure Centre, Kingfield Road, Woking, GU22 9BA
https://www.recexhibition.org.uk
14/09/19- Swindon & Cricklade Railway: Mixed Traffic Weekend
15/09/19
https://www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org
14/09/19- The International N Gauge Show
15/09/19 Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
https://www.ngaugeshow.co.uk
14/09/19- Amerton Railway: Everything Goes Gala
15/09/19
https://www.amertonrailway.co.uk
14/09/19- Leawood Pump Engine House Steaming
15/09/19 Engine in motion 1200-1630
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
14/09/19- RAILEX Poynton
15/09/19 Poynton Leisure Centre, Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1PU
https://www.themodelshow.co.uk
14/09/19- Shipley 2019 - 41st Exhibition
15/09/19 Baildon Recreation Centre, Shipley, West Yorks, BD17 5JH
https://www.shipleymrs.org.uk
14/09/19- Kirklees Light Railway: Steam & Diesel Weekend
15/09/19
https://www.kirkleeslightrailway.com
14/09/19- Llangollen Railway: Railcar Gala
15/09/19
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/
14/09/19- Vale of Rheidol Railway: Forgotten Engines
15/09/19
https://www.rheidolrailway.co.uk
15/09/19 Middleton Top Engine House Steaming
Engine in motion 1300-1630
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
16/09/19 Newbury and District Transport Group
The Community Space, Kennet Academy, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
1915 for a prompt 1930 start
"Reading to Southampton via Didcot" by Paul Joyce
Non-members welcome
Admission and car parking free, but donations towards expenses welcome
18/09/19 Edwinstowe Historical Society
St Mary's Church, Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe, NG21 9NJ
Starts 1400, refreshments available
"The Lancashire, Derbyshire & East Coast Railway" by Chris Booth
https://edwinstowehistory.org.uk/
19/09/19- Severn Valley Railway: Autumn Steam Gala
22/09/19
https://www.SVR.co.uk
20/09/19 Gosport Railway Club
Methodist Church, 33 Stoke Road, Gosport, PO12 1TJ
"The Railway Environment in the North of England and Scotland"
by Steve Bigley
Starts 1930
http://grsupdate40.blogspot.com/
21/09/19 Bodmin & Wenford Railway: Behind the Scenes Day
http://www.bodminrailway.co.uk
21/09/19 Festival of Model Railways
Cranleigh Village Hall, GU5 0PU
https://www.cranleighrotary.org.uk/future_events.phtml
21/09/19 Trent Valley MRS Exhibition
Lichfield Life Church, Netherstowe, Lichfield, WS13 6TS
https://www.tvmrs.co.uk
21/09/19 East Lancashire Railway: Type 1-3 Theme Day
http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
21/09/19- Swindon & Cricklade Railway: Kids for a Quid
22/09/19
https://www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org
21/09/19- Swansea Model Railway Exhibition
22/09/19 Pentrehafod School, Pentremawr Road, Swansea SA1 2NN
https://srmg.org.uk/2019-show
21/09/19- Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum: Diesel Weekend & Trolleydays
22/09/19 Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster, DN8 5SX
https://www.sandtoft.org
21/09/19- Blackpool & North Fylde MRC Exhibition
22/09/19 Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Melbourne Ave, Fleetwood, FY7 8AY
https://www.blackpoolandnorthfyldemrc.co.uk
23/09/19 The Hoffman Bar, 4-6 Burlow Road, Harpur Hill, Buxton, SK17 9JD
“Summit Tunnel Fire" by Donald Reid followed by
Film show on the steam railways of Derbyshire by John Hilton
1930-2200
25/09/19 Ashburton Neighbourhood Plan Group: Public Meeting
The Ashburton Railway - Past History or Future Gateway?
Ashburton Town Hall, North St, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7QQ
Starts 1930
25/09/19 RCTS South Wales
Committee Room, Dyfatty Community Centre, Chapel Street, Dyfatty, Swansea, SA1 1NB
“Reflections of a Railway Enthusiast” by Jeff Morgan
1930-2200
Non-members are very welcome - a donation is requested
https://www.radyr.org.uk/clubs/5984-2/
27/09/19- Epping Ongar Railway: LT-themed Weekend
29/09/19
https://www.eorailway.co.uk/
27/09/19- Dean Forest Railway: Day Out With Thomas
29/09/19
https://www.deanforestrailway.co.uk/
28/09/19 Northam Traincare Facility: free public open day
Must be pre-booked
https://tinyurl.com/yy9jqbwn
28/09/19 European Railway Association Model Railway Show
The H Suite, 100 Icknield Port Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 0AA
https://www.eurorail.org.uk
28/09/19- Worthing Model Railway Exhibition
29/09/19 Durrington High School, The Boulevard, Worthing, W Sussex, BN13 1LA
https://www.worthingmrc.co.uk
28/09/19- Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: Autumn Gala
29/09/19
http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk
28/09/19- Bodmin & Wenford Railway: The Gruffalo
29/09/19
http://www.bodminrailway.co.uk
28/09/19- Lappa Valley Railway: Grandparents' Weekend
29/09/19
https://www.lappavalleyrailway.co.uk
28/09/19- Foxfield Railway: Autumn Festival of Steam
29/09/19
http://www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk/
28/09/19- Llangollen Railway: Diesel Weekend
29/09/19
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/
29/09/19 Leighton Buzzard Railway: Sand & Motorcycles Day
http://www.buzzrail.co.uk/
29/09/19 Alsager Railway Association: 0 Gauge Open Day
Off Moorhouse Avenue, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2DH
1300-1600
http://www.alsagerrailwayassociation.co.uk/
Cheers, Howard.
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