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NETWATCH
RailCams from around the world:
http://www.railserve.com/RailCams/
(Spotter: David Canning)
How's this for a truly awesome model railway feature...?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOcCpTOzXcA
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IN THE NEWS
East Midlands Train staff threaten Jubilee strike over pay and pensions
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-18213773
Railway cable theft: eleven men charged
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-18243271
More space for Waterloo commuters after first stage of redevelopment
http://tinyurl.com/7ex9dgr
Slough station modernisation completed
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-18188471
Teesside station improvements
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-18191156
Passengers' views sought on new rail franchise for London and the south
http://www.dft.gov.uk/news/press-releases/dft-press-20120531b
RAIB report into door incident at Kings Cross
http://tinyurl.com/bst2kcg
Esk valley bridges to be rebuilt
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-18252107
Colas to purchase Pullman Rail workshops & business
http://www.rail.co/2012/05/21/colas-rail-purchases-pullman-rail/
Railways could be taken over by Greater Manchester transport chiefs
http://tinyurl.com/bwcxc7c
Woman killed after being hit by train at Keith in Aberdeenshire
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-18298256
Forth Bridge to bid for Unesco world heritage status
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-18237211
Changes to Holyhead-Cardiff service 'will save 500,000'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-18200060
http://tinyurl.com/dxbnxu9
RAIB investigation into a fatal accident at Grosmont
http://tinyurl.com/ca9sth5
Oliver Cromwell steam train returns to Peak District
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-18087659
Bishop Auckland woman guilty of 36,781 fraud
http://tinyurl.com/cxmrfek
W24 Calbourne on Swanage Railway
http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/news827.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-18188476
925 Cheltenham completed
http://www.watercressline.co.uk/News/Latest/View/913
New London Underground wi-fi put to the test
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18278943
RAIB report into fatal tram accident in Manchester
http://tinyurl.com/bmtaoac
Biofuel steam loco
http://tinyurl.com/d97c5cs
Rare car buried under a Gloucestershire shed wins an award
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-18194870
Treasury seeks views on future of Vehicle Excise Duty
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18277311
Hundreds of passengers diverted from Gatwick Airport
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-18260390
Former RAF Machrihanish bought for 1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-18222334
Aircraft carrier section arrives in Rosyth in Fife
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-18189687
Port of Tilbury Strike
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-18229472
Shipwreck in Solent is Flower of Ugie boat
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-18174906
Tudor Gresham Ship wreck moves to National Diving Centre
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-18232752
Moment cruise ship hits bridge in China, caught on CCTV
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-18225878
Where the world's ships go to die
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18182706
New lights for Tower Bridge
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18263138
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Reg Nerps, Mike Price
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TV and RADIO
03/06/12 BBC4 2000-2100
"The Two Thousand Year Old Computer" (Excellent!)
03/06/12 BBC2 2100-2200
"Coast" New series 4/6 Peril from the seas
04/06/12 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys" Brighton to Crystal Palace
04/06/12 BBC4 1900-1930
"Highlands on Film" Archive documentary footage
04/06/12 BBC4 1930-2000
"Julia Bradbury's Canal Walks" 4/4 The Llangollen Canal
04/06/12 Channel 5 1935-2100
"World's Most Extreme Airports"
04/06/12 BBC4 2000-2100
"The Lighthouse Stevensons" 19th century engineer Robert Stevenson
04/06/12 BBC2 2100-2230
"The Battle of Britain" With Ewan and Colin McGregor
05/06/12 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys" Waterloo to Canary Wharf
05/06/12 BBC4 1900-2000
"Timeshift: The Golden Age of Trams - a Streetcar Named Desire"
06/06/12 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys" Enfield to Cambridge
06/06/12 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great British Railway Journeys" The Conwy Valley
06/06/12 BBC2 2100-2200
"The Secret History of Our Streets" 1/6 Deptford High Street
07/06/12 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys" Ely to Kings Lynn
07/06/12 BBC1 2000-2100
"Britain's Lost Routes with Griff Rhys Jones" Thames Barge
07/06/12 Channel 4 2100-2200
"The House the 50s Built" Constructing a 1950s house 1/4
07/06/12 BBC4 2300-2400
"Timeshift: The British Space Race"
08/06/12 BBC2 1830-1900
"Great British Railway Journeys" Dereham to Cromer
08/06/12 BBC2 2000-2030
"Coast" The Welsh coast
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EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes.
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 Britain's largest railway event?
http://www.nrm.org.uk/railfest2012
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/railfest/
http://tinyurl.com/83v8ztl
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 at Clacton Factory Outlet
03/06/12 Harrington Gathering, Amberley
http://www.amberleymuseum.co.uk/
04/06/12 Peak Railway Association (Sheffield Branch)
The Harlequin Pub, 108 Nursery St, Sheffield, S3 8GG
"Another Around Britain Tour" a digital presentation by John Morten
A return visit from John who is digitising his own and his father's
(the late ER Morten) pictures taken around the country from the
1920s through to the 1960s
Starts 2000 - requested 2 donation on the door
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/
15/06/12 Newbury and District Transport Group
Bayer House, Strawberry Hill, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 1JA
"Shipping with railway connections - Southampton Docks" by Paul Gosling
Non-members welcome
Admission and car parking free, but donations towards expenses welcome
1930-2200 (approx) - doors open 1900
15/06/12- West Somerset Railway: Mixed Traction Weekend
17/06/12
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
16/06/12 Solent Railwayana Auctions
Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 5AL
Viewing: 0800, Start: 1000
http://www.solentrailwayana.com/
16/06/12 Isle of Wight Steam Railway: Midsummer Jazz
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
16/06/12 Sheffield Railwayana Auctions
The Gateway Centre, Derbyshire County Cricket Club, Derby
http://www.sheffieldrailwayana.co.uk/
16/06/12- Crofton Beam Engines in steam
17/06/12
http://www.croftonbeamengines.org/
16/06/12- Trent Group of the German Railway Society Exhibition
17/06/12 The Cromford Community Centre, Market Square, Cromford, DE4 3QF
1030-1700 both days
Adult: 4, Child: 2, Family: 6
Raildater Derek Gillkerson will be exhibiting Boden-am-See (German N gauge)
17/06/12 The Lavender Line: Fathers Day Specials
http://www.lavender-line.co.uk/
Cheers, Howard.
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