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Trains at Barry Docks. 09003/37038/197/308/418 56027 66587: 2001-2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWFfX1cjybQ
Railways. Memories of the last 142/143 in Wales
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZPXdt0flTI
Railways. 143601 last service in Wales? Penarth, Taffs Well and Caerphilly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI5t39TtS9o
Railways 20 yrs ago. 15 x 37s + 25 more freights and football specials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDOcKgO4NVI
Railways 1999 Yeovil with 37250/73106/73138/D8188/47747
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1EwUAY3KRE
Railfreight in Wales 1998. Busier times with Transrail 37/47/56/60s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otH72qud6lM
Railways. Level Crossing failure on GWR Mainline. May 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HlcUSMnEFg
Railfair. Newport May 1997. All 15 locos and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edVGdrhximk
Barry Railways 2021. 0-4-0 D249 Steam and Gronk 08503 running
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I2RDK1e5yM
Railways Revisited. 1994 at Leeds, Hull, Doncaster to Derby.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFwBwzmEG5E
Railway Rendezvous 1999. 66002 and 14 more, arrive from Canada at
Newport Docks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NyQr6YpV1Y
Railways Past, 66/70 deliveries, 70012? and units for scrap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PNmRBqFT3w
(Mike Wilcock)
Crossing Saltash Royal Albert Bridge
https://tinyurl.com/yf3fstld
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway reopening and service
https://www.whitehavennews.co.uk/news/19342501.beloved-laal-ratty-continues-fill-visitors-joy/
The bus service to Imber
https://imberbus.org/
https://tinyurl.com/yhzz6oub
How much is a Boeing 747-400 worth?
https://simpleflying.com/boeing-747-worth-2021/
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
Isle of Wight Steam Railway - '50th Anniversary Gala' 04-06/06/2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5iEmSVM5s4
War Department Austerity 2-8-0 90733
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGc_iRrLUvs
NYMR - Indiana Jones 5 filming commences on the North Yorkshire Moors
Railway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3n4nEH_OSg
Brockleigh Model Railway Layout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpoSWSeGVGg
Another Superb Oxford Rail Wagon - Carflat - Unboxing & Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbsCCIRosq8
Locomotive Convoys - Video clips from 2011 to 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVfAmCcQsWs
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
Remember When ... 1953: Introducing the diesel hydraulic locomotive
https://tinyurl.com/yjunp7b9
Remember When ... Dr Beeching got a hostile reception, 1962
https://tinyurl.com/yh8m738r
(Spotter: Richard Buckby)
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IN THE NEWS
Lowest annual levels of rail journeys recorded since 1872
https://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/articles/ORR-lowest-annual-levels-rail-journeys
ORR confirms review into Hitachi cracks
https://www.railjournal.com/fleet/orr-confirms-review-into-the-hitachi-cracks/
Ryde Transport Interchange Project getting back on track
https://onthewight.com/ryde-transport-interchange-project-getting-back-on-track/
Power supply upgrade proposed for Hinton Admiral
https://tinyurl.com/yhagprfe
Preparatory works complete ahead of major Bristol rail upgrade
https://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/articles/netowrk-rail-bristol-east-junction
Carbis Bay station sign restored
https://tinyurl.com/yjdpvla5
Lifts for Eridge station
https://tinyurl.com/ygk7w7qg
Additional £5m investment to improve Arun Valley Line
https://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/articles/additional-investment-arun-valley-line
Transport and Works Order application to expand Oxford station
https://tinyurl.com/yfqebflm
Rebuilding Bletchley Flyover
https://tinyurl.com/yhbbmpbr
Huge leap over West Coast main line for East West Rail
https://tinyurl.com/yhbbmpbr
Northern statement over rectifying faults of CAF built units
https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/northern-statement-on-class-195-and-331-fault
Historic signal box restoration on picturesque Settle to Carlisle line
https://tinyurl.com/yhndzv7f
Port of Workington railway bridge reopens to motorists
https://tinyurl.com/yxq4b23e
MP calls on Scottish Government to progress Alloa-Fife rail link plan
https://tinyurl.com/yynqs9bq
Lost marmoset at Cambuslang station
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-57374984
A dream from the age of steam: Former Crathes railway station for sale
https://tinyurl.com/a7tptj78
Mark 4 stock introduced by Transport for Wales on Holyhead-Cardiff trains
https://tinyurl.com/ygas29fc
20th anniversary of Exbury Garden Railway (see also, Events)
https://tinyurl.com/yjx6xe4h
53808 steam tested at Ropley
https://www.sdrt.org/53808-being-steam-tested-at-ropley/
More vandalism on Swindon and Cricklade
https://tinyurl.com/yzkcc8ly
Churnet Valley Railway announces delay to reopening
https://tinyurl.com/yf833wzd
Wensleydale Railway launch urgent appeal to bring Class 143 to new home
https://tinyurl.com/yhagtet9
Ben Alder to be first steam locomotive built in Scotland for 60 years
https://tinyurl.com/y2oqeq8o
Could the Carmyllie Pilot steam locomotive return to the tracks after
four decades?
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/nostalgia/2281600/carmyllie-pilot-steam-train/
Pakistan train accident: 30 killed in Sindh collision
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-57380615
Amtrak gets OK for 110 mph trains in part of Michigan
https://tinyurl.com/yk2lsc7z
Historic artefacts found during renovations at Detroit Central train station
https://tinyurl.com/y4ufjxm2
Fire ravages landmark train depot and museum in McComb. Here's what we know.
https://tinyurl.com/y3xzv8ze
Investment in Kiwirail Hillside workshops
https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/media/major-hillside-redevelopment-unveiled/
Waterloo & City line reopens two weeks ahead of schedule
https://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/articles/waterloo-city-line-london-underground
Adults turning to toys in lockdown drives model railway sales
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57425161
Hornby latest financial figures
https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/HRN/annual-financial-report/15011464
Model steam loco stolen from Chilworth
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-57424634
Glasgow bus depot bid to be UK's largest electric vehicle charging hub
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-57352972
Why it's the end of the road for petrol stations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57416829
The Waverley at 75: Writer charts ship’s amazing course through history
https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/waverley-at-75/
Harris needs dedicated ferry service
https://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/business/harris-needs-dedicated-ferry-service-3267143
New ferry to support busy Islay route in procurement process
https://tinyurl.com/582at7ns
Loch Seaforth ferry failure may have been caused by faulty screws
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-57394301
Cruise ship not allowed to dock in Greenock
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-57406705
Protests over cruise ships returning to Venice
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-57373381
City of Long Beach takes back control of RMS Queen Mary
https://laist.com/news/city-of-long-beach-takes-control-of-the-beleaguered-queen-mary
Wizz Air Launches Its First UK Domestic Service
https://simpleflying.com/wizz-air-first-uk-domestic-service/
Qatar Airways Returns To London Despite Red List Status
https://simpleflying.com/qatar-airways-london-red-list/
Three Seriously Injured As Vistara 737 Hits Severe Turbulence
https://simpleflying.com/vistara-737-turbulence-injuries/
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Reg Nerps, Nick Wheat
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TV and RADIO
11/06/21 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys" Taunton to Salisbury Plain
11/06/21 Yesterday 2000-2100
"Steam Train Britain"
13/06/21 Yesterday 0000-0100
"Mighty Trains"
14/06/21 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" Salamanca
15/06/21 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" Madrid
15/06/21 ITV 2310-2340
"Heathrow: Britain's Busiest Airport"
16/06/21 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" The Loire Valley
16/06/21 BBC4 2000-2100
"The People's Liners: Britain's Lost Pleasure Fleets"
16/06/21 BBC4 2100-2200
"Titanic's Tragic Twin: the Britannic Disaster"
17/06/21 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" Paris
18/06/21 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" Germany
18/06/21 Channel 4 2000-2100
"Great Canal Journeys" 1/2 River Thames
18/06/21 Yesterday 2000-2100
"Steam Train Britain"
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EVENTS
As things gradually return to normal over the next few weeks, I expect
this section will begin to expand again - if you would like to publicise
an event here, please contact the editor
12/06/21- Mid-Hants Watercress Line: War on the Line
13/06/21
https://watercressline.co.uk
19/06/21 Romsey Signal Box Open Day
https://romseysignalbox.org.uk
19/06/21 Exbury Gardens Model Railway Exhibition
20/06/21
https://www.exbury.co.uk/model-railway
25/06/21- Mid-Hants Watercress Line: Diesel Gala
27/06/21
https://watercressline.co.uk
A full list of forthcoming RCTS virtual meetings
https://rcts.org.uk/branches
Cheers, Howard.
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