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NETWATCH
A recent exploration of Park Bridge Tramway Tunnel (between Oldham & Ashton-under-Lyne):
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=71195
And one of the LB&SCR's Grove Tunnel, Tunbridge Wells:
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=71319
(Spotter: Tom Baldwin)
Keynsham and Somerdale Models:
http://www.keynsham-and-somerdale-models.co.uk/
Fantastic landing by a Jumbo. A number of people within the aviation community feel that this
sequence might be faked. Some of the reasons given are that there are no visible navigation
nor landing lights on the Jumbo, the crosswind component appears to change significantly
between the two final segments shown in this video, and braking appears to be too sudden. You
decide:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je4UGnTeNe8
(Spotter: Steve Tickle)
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IN THE NEWS
Devolution on the East Midlands route
http://www.railstaff.co.uk/2012/05/17/devolution-in-the-regions/
Moped rider killed in Ufton Nervet level crossing crash
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-18159556
Two cows hit by train in Chorley after vandals remove gate
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-18130067
Refurbishment of Andover Station
http://tinyurl.com/d3nrr2n
York rail control centre plan approved
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-18163439
RAIB report into FCC train failure at Kentish Town
http://tinyurl.com/cbjm34f
Penalised train passengers fight ticketing rules
http://tinyurl.com/7s3wtqp
Track applications of steel technology
http://tinyurl.com/bvaj6oh
The Royal Train
http://www.railstaff.co.uk/2012/05/17/the-royal-train/
Borders railway: Galashiels flats cleared from route
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-18158256
Welsh rail electrification 'cannot happen on a whim'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-18176164
Delays after train hits four cows in the Vale of Glamorgan
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-18197667
Rail workers' memorial at National Memorial Arboretum
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-18148838
Diamond Jubilee livery on Jubilee Line
http://tinyurl.com/c3ya6uo
Diamond Jubilee tube train was faulty
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18189064
Tracey Emin tube map
http://www.rail.co/2012/05/18/tracey-emin-unveils-tube-map-design/
Metro line in North Tyneside to be shut for revamp work
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-18131142
Outcry at Glasgow Subway photo ban
http://tinyurl.com/7wqqkat
http://tinyurl.com/cmnfplw
Fatal accident on North Yorkshire Moors Railway
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-18150355
NYMR reopened after fatality
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-18156455
Olympic torch: Flame carried on SVR steam train
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18174230
Epping/Ongar line to re-open this week
http://tinyurl.com/d76vkoh
http://eorailway.co.uk/
Surprise guest at Epping Ongar Railway
http://tinyurl.com/cvqjpv6
Threat to London Transport Museum - facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/SaveTheLondonTransportMuseum
Double treat for Barry rail enthusiasts
http://tinyurl.com/7937xdf
Swiss company moves 6,200 tonne building 60 metres
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18168278
Spaghetti Junction: Gravelly Hill Interchange opened 40 years ago
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18173739
Classic and historic cars exempted from MoT
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18146326
Bomber Country past and present
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-18071770
Falling passenger numbers at Newquay Airport
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-18157837
Southend Air Festival set to attract thousands to resort
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-18189627
BA2012 aircraft used to transport flame to start of torch relay
http://tinyurl.com/d2z6qab
London 2012: Heathrow Airport in numbers
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18162258
ASR Sea King crew stop for ice creams
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-18143856
Ryanair reports record 503m euro profit
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18141549
Brunel's ss Great Britain 'floated' on sea of jelly
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-18116830
Window memorial to Gresford colliery disaster's 266 miners
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-18193497
Spotters: Ed Bourne, Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Ted Millward, Reg Nerps, Mike Price
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TV and RADIO
27/05/12 BBC4 2000-2100
"Cobra Ferrari Wars" Profile of the late Carroll Shelby
27/05/12 BBC2 2100-2200
"Coast" New series 3/6 Harbours
28/05/12 BBC4 1930-2000
"Julia Bradbury's Canal Walks" 3/4 The Kennet & Avon Canal
28/05/12 BBC4 2000-2100
"How Britain Took to the Air" Air travel in the '20s and '30s
28/05/12 BBC4 2100-2200
"Around the World by Zeppelin" A 1929 circumnavigation
28/05/12 BBC4 2325-0025
"Cobra Ferrari Wars" Profile of the late Carroll Shelby
29/05/12 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great British Railway Journeys" Coalbrookdale and Cheshire cheese
29/05/12 BBC4 2000-2030
"Bristol on Film" Archive film
29/05/12 BBC4 2030-2100
"Harold Baim's Britain on Film" Documentaries from the '40s to the '80s
30/05/12 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great British Railway Journeys" Chester and Rhydmwyn
31/05/12 BBC1 2000-2100
"Britain's Lost Routes with Griff Rhys Jones" Royal progress
31/05/12 BBC4 2000-2100
"Pugin: God's Own Architect" Story of the Victorian architect
31/05/12 BBC4 2230-2330
"Around the World by Zeppelin" A 1929 circumnavigation
01/06/12 Channel 5 2000-2100
"Mega Builders: The Olympic Aquatic Centre" Precision building
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EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes.
25/05/12- Bodmin & Wenford Railway: Bodmin Branch 125 Gala
27/05/12
http://www.bodminrailway.co.uk
25/05/12- Keighley & Worth Valley Railway:Heritage Diesel Weekend
27/05/12
http://www.kwvr.co.uk
26/05/12 West Somerset Railway: Come and See Peppa Pig
West Somerset Railway: Summer Evenings at the Seaside
West Somerset Railway: Murder Mystery
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
26/05/12- Welsh Mines Preservation Trust: Heritage Weekend
27/05/12 Ystrad Einion Mine, Ceredigion
Free car park at Dyfi Furnace:
http://tinyurl.com/ca29ngu
27/05/12 Portsmouth "Back to the '70s & '80s" Bus Running Day
27/05/12 Aldershot & District Centenary Bus Running Day
http://www.adbig.co.uk/
27/05/12 Final departures from Cheltenham COach Station
Free coach rides and static display
02/06/12 West Somerset Railway: Fish & Chip Specials
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
02/06/12- Leawood Pumping Station Open Day
03/06/12
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
02/06/12- Middleton Top Engine House Open Day
03/06/12
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
02/06/12- Crofton Beam Engines in steam
04/06/12
http://www.croftonbeamengines.org/
02/06/12- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Wirksworth Carnival and Jubilee Open Days
05/06/12
http://www.e-v-r.com
02/06/12- National Railway Museum: Rail Festival
10/06/12 National Railway Museum, York
Hoping to be Britain's largest railway event
http://www.nrm.org.uk/railfest2012
03/06/12 Romsey Signal Box Open Day
Admission free (donations welcome!)
1000-1600
ex-Romsey Infants School, Plaza Parade, Winchester Rd, Romsey, SO51 8JA
Car park in old school grounds
http://www.romseysignalbox.org.uk
03/06/12 Isle of Wight Steam Railway: Festival of Transport
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
03/06/12 Andover Bus Running Day
03/06/12 Clacton Bus Rally
Clacton Factory Outlet
03/06/12 Harrington Gathering, Amberley
http://www.amberleymuseum.co.uk/
05/06/12 Cunard's cruise liners mark the Diamond Jubilee
Ship Operator Arrive Terminal Depart
Quest for Adventure Saga 05/6/12 QEii 05/6/12
Queen Victoria Cunard 05/6/12 7:00 City 05/6/12 22:00
Queen Elizabeth Cunard 05/6/12 7:00 Mayflower 05/6/12 22:00
Queen Mary 2 Cunard 05/6/12 6:30 Ocean 05/6/12 22:00
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-17260904
07/06/12 Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Half-term operating day
http://www.e-v-r.com
08/06/12 West Somerset Railway: Steam & Cream Specials
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
09/06/12- Vintage Vehicle Show
10/06/12 Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton
http://tinyurl.com/86enbhj
09/06/12- Peak (Bakewell) Model Rail Exhibition
10/06/12
http://wingfieldrailwaygroup.co.uk/
10/06/12 Bursledon Brickworks: Jazz at the Brickworks With Real Ale
http://www.bursledonbrickworks.org.uk/
10/06/12 Twyford Waterworks: Railway Gala Open Day
http://www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk/
Cheers, Howard.
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