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I'm always happy to receive information about forthcoming events to publish in Raildate - no
matter how far ahead (I already have dates on file for October 2012!). Ideally, please send in
the format that I use here. Please don't ask me to go searching around a website to glean the
information... I'm sorry, but life's too short...!
NETWATCH
The LMS-Patriot Project:
http://www.lms-patriot.org.uk
Howard Benson's audio site is always worth visiting. The latest recording is with Adrian
Vaughan and the Black Diamonds item is also well worth a listen.
http://audioboo.fm/steamrailway
Howard has also created new pages in the Water Haigh Colliery section of his Woodlesford
station website. It was one of the last to have steam locos.
http://woodlesfordstation.co.uk/PitMemories.aspx
Rick Eborall's photos of a charter with Robinson O4, 63601, at the GCR on 12th October - billed
as possibly the last chance to photograph her in BR black before being repainted into GCR
livery for her 100th year celebrations!
http://rickeborall.zenfolio.com/p740299726
Another day another photo charter - this time with two southern locos 30777 and 34007.
http://rickeborall.zenfolio.com/p645996251
West Somerset Railway Autumn Steam Gala, 1st October.
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xQHV7owEXE
North Yorkshire Moors Railway War Weekend 14th October.
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZkFmUkFzAw
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
A cab ride on the Didcot steam rail motor by Jon Tyler.
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS770uQoqk8
In pictures: Industrial heritage buildings 'at risk'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-15351162
The real events that inspired the Thomas stories.
http://pegnsean.net/~railwayseries/
Specifically here:
http://pegnsean.net/~railwayseries/database.htm
Monsal Memories is a series of six 10-minute podcasts about people who worked on, lived by or
travelled on the former Midland Railway which ran through the heart of the Peak District
National Park from 1863 to 1968. All six episodes are now available.
http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/cycle/monsaltrail
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
Before and after Nottingham Trams
http://www.thetram.net/gallery/beforeafter.php
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
Need a map? Try searching here:
http://mapsof.net
Nigel Bird's latest catalogue is now available.
http://www.nigelbirdbooks.co.uk/html/catalogue.html
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IN THE NEWS
Birmingham New Street: Work begins on new entrance
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-15365728
Derby 'to miss out on 150m' due to Bombardier loss
Video:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-15337547
Weymouth Quay tracks to be filled in
http://tinyurl.com/5ve3pyw
Long-term safety fears over Yorkshire's Pacer trains
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15390172
Level Crossing incident Cliff's End AHB, Ramsgate
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-15388132
RAIB investigation into runaway trolley at Haslemere
http://tinyurl.com/6cgauhk
RAIB report on a derailment at Dryclough Jn
http://tinyurl.com/6hvycrh
RAIB report on pendilino open door incident
http://tinyurl.com/667cdgj
Albanian man falls to death from Eurostar train in Kent
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15345681
Bats delay bridge demolition near Ruthlin
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-15254284
Steam locomotive Oliver Cromwell makes landmark journey
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-15320775
Birmingham transport museum 'could reappear' after closure
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-15328032
Middleton Railway unveils restored locomotive
http://tinyurl.com/5rq4wdc
Fire damages Vintage railway carrage at Wirksworth
http://tinyurl.com/643946f
Can train technology re-invent the wheel?
Video:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/9617577.stm
Could the US crack high-speed rail?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15251180
Bus accident in Swansea
http://tinyurl.com/6kxbd9k
English Heritage praises Birmingham gas retort house
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-15367579
English Heritage praises Pleasley Colliery restoration
Video:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15367359
Former Elvaston Castle museum items auctioned
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-15314378
New Lifting bridge tested at Poole
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-15391969
Engine failure of Stena high speed ferry between Stranraer and Belfast
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-15320687
http://tinyurl.com/67dyvg5
Titanic memorabilia from New York couple up for auction
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-15342507
Runway upgrade at Guernsey approved
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-15326264
Plane crash in Papua New Guinea
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15289996
Is Boeing's Dreamliner really a game-changer?
Video:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/fast_track/9616126.stm
Richard Branson dedicates Virgin Galactic spaceport
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15344836
And finally... The manufacture of professional film movie cameras has come to an end...
RIP the Movie Camera: 1888-2011
http://www.salon.com/2011/10/13/r_i_p_the_movie_camera_1888_2011/singleton/?mid=505
Film Fading to Black
http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/film-fading-to-black
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Ted Millward, Reg Nerps, Mike Price
TV and RADIO
22/10/11 BBC2 1745-1845
"James May's Toy Stories" A full-sized "Airfix" Spitfire
22/10/11 BBC2 1845-1945
"Spitfire Women" Female pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary
22/10/11 BBC2 2045-2145
"The Spitfire: Britain's Flying Past" Celebration of the kite
22/10/11 BBC2 2230-2350
"First Light" Drama documentary - a young Battle of Britain pilot
23/10/11 Channel 4 1905-2000
"Grand Designs" Turning a Cornish mine engine house into a home
23/10/11 BBC2 2000-2100
"Operation Jericho" Documentary about a 1944 Mosquito mission
23/10/11 BBC4 2000-2100
"Britain's Park Story" Dan Cruickshank's history of parks
24/10/11 BBC1 West 1930-2000
"Inside Out" Canal restoration in the Cotswolds
25/10/11 BBC4 2000-2030
"Britain's Best Drives" 6/6 The Trossachs
25/10/11 BBC2 2100-2200
"Code-Breakers: Bletchley Park's Lost Heroes"
25/10/11 BBC2 2320-0020
"Wellington Bomber" Documentary
27/10/11 Channel 5 1930-2000
"How Do They Do It?" Making bricks for the restoration of St Pancras
EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes.
22/10/11 Solent Railwayana Auctions
Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 5AL
Viewing: 0800, Start: 1000
http://www.solentrailwayana.com/
22/10/11- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Class 33 Debut Weekend
23/10/11
http://www.e-v-r.com
22/10/11- Swanage Railway: Half Term Fun Week
30/10/11
http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/
23/10/11 Central Southern O Gauge Group (Wimborne) Exhibition
The Allendale Centre, Wimborne, BH21 1AS
1000-1600
Further details from Peter Lovell: 01202 576330
24/10/11 Day of activities to mark the centenary of the Transporter bridge
Clarences Community Resource Centre, Middlesbrough
1100 onwards
Old films and photos of the Transporter's early days
Film-maker to record people's stories and memories
24/10/11- Isle of Wight Steam Railway: Wizard Week
28/10/11
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/
25/10/11 Derwent Valley Mills Discovery Days: Belper and Morley Park Railway Walk
1000-1230, a circular walk of 4 miles starting from Openwoodgate Crossroads
Pre-booking recommended: 01629 536831 or
info@derwentvalleymills.org
http://www.derwentvalleymills.org
28/10/11 Derwent Valley Mills Discovery Days: Butterley Gangroad Walk
1000-1230, a circular walk of 4 miles starting from Crich Market Place
Pre-booking essential: 01629 536831 or
info@derwentvalleymills.org
http://www.derwentvalleymills.org
29/10/11 Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Hallowe'en Trains
http://www.e-v-r.com
29/10/11 Churnet Valley Railway: The Ghost Train
http://www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk
29/10/11 Peak Rail: Halloween Ghost Train (Evening Only)
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/
29/10/11 Alsager Railway Association: Open Afternoon
Clubrooms at Moorhouse Avenue, Alsager, ST7 2DQ
1200-1700, admission 1
Their 0 Gauge layout, Hassell Harbour Bridge, will be operating
Visitors are welcome to bring their own stock
29/10/11- Leawood Pumping Engine, Cromford Canal
30/10/11 World Heritage Site Discovery Days
Engine in motion 1200-1700 (Sat), 1100-1600 (Sun)
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
30/10/11 Isle of Wight Steam Railway: Wizard Week
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/
05/11/11- Peak Rail: World War II Winter Camp
06/11/11
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/
06/11/11 Romsey Signal Box Open Day
Admission free (donations welcome!)
1000-1600
ex-Romsey Infants School, Plaza Parade, Winchester Rd, Romsey
Car park in old school grounds
http://www.romseysignalbox.org.uk
07/11/11 Peak Railway Association (Sheffield Branch) Slideshow
The Harlequin Pub, 108 Nursery Street, Sheffield S3 8GG
Along Cheshire Lines - Then & Now, Ken Grainger
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/SheffieldBranch
Cheers, Howard.
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