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NETWATCH
Interested in railway history? There's a phone app for that...
http://timeline.nrm.org.uk/
(Spotter: Nick Wheat)
The Scottish Borders: a region without railway stations
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-17547712
(Spotter: Richard Buckby)
Men Of The Footplate - a 1939 LMS documentary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SEicpqdumI
West Somerset Railway Autumn Gala, 4th October
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FrN9QaNXHQ
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
Video of The Jacobite, September/October 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqDQAsXS1iU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J16nGBQC3bA
Fort William-Polmont railtour, 27th October
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOBcilWm52Y
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
A recent exploration of Morcott tunnel on the LNWR Rugby & Stamford branch
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php/75441-Morcott-Tunnel-Oct-2012
And one of Bowshank Tunnel on the NBR Waverley Route
http://tinyurl.com/cof3oq5
(Spotter: Tom Baldwin)
Hams Hall Intermodal services
http://www.hamshallrailterminal.co.uk/Trains/
Depot planning system
http://www.therailengineer.com/2012/10/15/whiteboards-written-off/
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
More on the dazzle camouflage used on ships in WW1
http://www.kristiangoddard.net/Blog/Dazzle_Camouflage_Painting.htm
Coulson Flying Tankers - the world's largest flying boats ever flown operationally
http://www.martinmars.com/
(Spotter: Alan Rushworth)
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BOOK NEWS
Dominic Beglin has uploaded his latest book on the subject of Irish railway operations and
signalling. It covers from north Dublin to Derry showing the cabins, signalling systems and
items of interest along the way, with input from other photographers as well as Dominic's own
in a 172 page book. There are full colour and b&w photographs, some full and double page
spreads, and technical details and drawings. To preview the book, go to:
http://www.blurb.co.uk/books/3678416
Other books in the series cover south Dublin to Rosslare and across to Waterford and Limerick
and the Dungarvan line:
http://www.blurb.co.uk/books/2014507
Limerick to Limerick Junction and the Ballybrophy branch with part of the Western rail
corridor:
http://www.blurb.co.uk/bookstore/detail/2016357
Cork to Mallow and Thurles with the Cobh, Middleton and Youghal branches:
http://www.blurb.co.uk/bookstore/detail/2218346
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IN THE NEWS
West Coast Main Line: Rail franchise process 'was flawed' (you don't say...)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20126837
DfT knew it risked legal challenge over West Coast franchise
http://tinyurl.com/9cjv5cl
London Midland cancellations raised in House of Lords
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-20156382
London Midland driver shortage hits 37 trains
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-20165486
Thameslink contract review is still not needed, McLoughlin tells MPs
http://tinyurl.com/cabojbm
Coming soon: Lynn to London trains every 30 minutes
http://tinyurl.com/c9vz25x
Anti-tank mines stolen from train in Warrington
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-20110227
http://tinyurl.com/c9w7sd8
And recovered
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-20122561
Award for founder of Railway Children charity
http://tinyurl.com/9xu9htn
Barnstaple branch blocked by road accident (contrary to text, one train was held at Barnstaple
until the site was declared safe for trains)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-20115820
Ufton Nervet crossing 'to be replaced with bridge'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-20169287
Bus trapped on Manningtree railway crossing: Driver fined
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-20164781
London Bridge station refurbishment
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-20123256
Closure of Stalybridge signal box
http://tinyurl.com/c5gbqpe
Crossrail tunnelling machine "Elizabeth" lowered into position
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-20094933
Apprentices are on track to learn about railway industry
http://tinyurl.com/d46jff5
Heathrow rejects Gatwick rail link plan
http://tinyurl.com/8heu6ek
Man killed after being hit by train
http://tinyurl.com/chusbvc
Holyrood urged to reduce rail subsidies
http://tinyurl.com/9lcobo8
Borders Railway costs up another £50m
http://tinyurl.com/9h72md7
Borders to Edinburgh railway announcement due 'shortly'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-20152294
Luxury trains to run on re-opened Borders Railway
http://tinyurl.com/cuvr59r
The Borders Railway: ‘This is a line that was built to last’
http://tinyurl.com/8r4u53x
Llandudno railway station: Detailed design work starts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-20142945
Cardiff-Newport rail lines reopen after chemical spill
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-20175140
Lobbyists welcome increased usage of Larne railway line
http://tinyurl.com/8qs8o78
Woman hurt after railway incident at Clipperstown
http://tinyurl.com/8q6jsmx
Central Line passengers stuck in Tube tunnel as train hits object
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-20151754
The rise of rail nostalgia
http://tinyurl.com/9tt9vgz
Project to recreate historic locomotive completes production of first parts
http://tinyurl.com/bwvl9v6
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway reopens after £1m repairs
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-20135342
Quarry Hunslet restored on Launceston Steam Railway
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-20122910
Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway reopens
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-20135342
Training centre proposed on Strathspey Railway
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-20136611
Ropley depot update
http://www.watercressline.co.uk/News/Loco/View/1038
Swanwick Junction arson attack ruins model railway
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-20151233
http://tinyurl.com/8h78fqs
Storm Sandy: New York FDR Drive slipway underwater
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20156213
Storm Sandy: Getting New York moving again
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20150686
Slide show of Damage to New Jersey Transit
http://www.njtransit.com/var/var_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=HurricaneSandyTo
Shutdown of New York Transport systems due to Hurricane Sandy
http://alert.mta.info/
Centenary of Grand Central station, New York
http://www.mta.info/gct/news.html
Rhätischen Bahn tour list & prices for 2013
PDF:
http://tinyurl.com/c53ewoj
Union Pacific 150th anniversary celebration
http://tinyurl.com/cs3wydk
Train collision in Slovakia leaves 19 injured
http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/129599/
Final whistle for old Thailand train display
http://tinyurl.com/9pfoge6
Dar es Salaam suburban service introduced.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20122900
Luxury train launched in India
http://tinyurl.com/c975rpo
600th Delhi metro coach delivered
http://www.rail.co/2012/10/24/600th-metro-car-delivered-to-dmrc/
David Cameron knew about Ford cuts before giving grant
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-20156168
Manganese Bronze makes 156 redundancies
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20160247
Jeff’s coaches goes into administration
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-20093396
Stagecoach to acquire Wigan area network from First Group
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-20153075
Stagecoach group using biodiesel
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-20096710
Fatal bus accident in County Navan
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20137679
http://tinyurl.com/9nwdm55
Hybrid buses enter service in Bath
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-20111227
New bridge at Walton on Thames
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-20108650
Scilly helicopter flight link ends
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-20126003
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-20121434
Ryanair 'growing like gangbusters', says O'Leary
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20150776
Ryanair jobs at Liverpool, Manchester and East Midlands promised
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-20151684
BMI Regional launches as independent operator
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-20087986
BMI Regional unveils new Aberdeen to Bristol flights
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-19639015
Southsea's South Parade Pier closed over safety concerns
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-20161372
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-20176252
World War I shipwreck project launched
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-20095977
Inquiry into Eurotunnel purchase of Sea France ferry service
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20123778
Cross Channel Ferries collide of Calais
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-20115010
HMS Bounty abandoned amid Hurricane Sandy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/20124128
Seven-foot bronze statue will honour Staffordshire’s mining heritage
http://tinyurl.com/butygg6
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Reg Nerps, Mike Price, Alan Rushworth
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TV and RADIO
03/11/12 BBC4 1900-2000
"George Clarke's Amazing Spaces" Making the most of small spaces
03/11/12 BBC2 1915-2015
"Dambusters Declassified" The true story
04/11/12 BBC4 1900-2000
"The Golden Age of Canals" After WW2
04/11/12 Channel 4 2000-2100
"How Britain Worked" 3/6 Restoration projects in Llandudno
05/11/12 BBC1 South West 1930-2000
"Inside Out" The world heritage status of Cornwall's tin mines
06/11/12 BBC4 2000-2100
"George Clarke's Amazing Spaces" Making the most of small spaces
07/11/12 Channel 5 1900-2000
"Eddie Stobart Trucks and Trailers" 8/8
07/11/12 BBC4 2000-2030
"Britain's Best Drives" 4/6 Lake District
07/11/12 BBC2 2100-2200
"How Safe Are Britain's Roads?" 2/2
08/11/12 BBC2 2100-2200
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" 1/5 London-Monte Carlo
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EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes.
02/11/12 Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway: Fright Night Train
http://www.rhdr.org.uk
02/11/12- Model Engineer Exhibition
04/11/12 Sandown Park Racecourse
http://www.modelengineershow.co.uk
03/11/12 Solent Railwayana Auctions
Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 5AL
Viewing: 0800, Start: 1000
http://www.solentrailwayana.com/
03/11/12 Wensleydale Railway: Bedale Bonfire Express
http://www.wensleydalerailway.com
03/11/12- Wight Model Railway Group 2012 Exhibition
04/11/12 Medina Leisure Centre, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX
1000-1700 both days
Raildater Derek Gillkerson will be attending with Boden-Am-See
http://www.wmrg.co.uk/WMRG/Welcome.html
03/11/12- Leawood Pumping Station Open Day
04/11/12
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
04/11/12 Farnham & District MRC Open Day
Wrecclesham Community Centre, Greenfield Road, Farnham, GU9 8TJ
1000-1600
Admission £1, refreshments available
http://www.farnhammrc.org.uk email:
openday@farnhammrc.org.uk
04/11/12 Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway: End of Season Winter Parade
http://www.rhdr.org.uk
05/11/12 Great Central Railway: Bonfire Night
http://www.gcrailway.co.uk
09/11/12 Business Archives Council of Scotland & Scottish Council on Archives
Meet the Archivists Day at the Centre for Business History in Scotland
Workshop will be held at the University of Glasgow
Programme includes:
- Academics on business themes & evidence used in their research
- Perspectives on business archives: a discussion with archivists
- Meet the Archivists: lunch and archive displays
- Finding business archive collections: guide to online resources
- A review of using business archives for academic research
Information available:
http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/archives/bacs/events/
The event is FREE but registration is required at
http://meetthearchivists.eventbrite.com/
11/11/12 Moors Valley Railway: Tank Engine Day
http://www.moorsvalleyrailway.co.uk
16/11/12 Newbury and District Transport Group
Bayer House, Strawberry Hill, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 1JA
"Newbury and District Motor Services" by Paul Lacey
Non-members welcome
Admission and car parking free, but donations towards expenses welcome
1930-2200 (approx) - doors open 1900
17/11/12 American Model RailRoad Group, Gosport: Public Running Meet & Mini Exhibition
St Mary's Church Parish Centre, Green Road, Alverstoke, Gosport PO12 2ET
Opens at 1030
Adult: £1 adults, Child: 50p
http://www.freewebs.com/gosportrailroadgroup/
Cheers, Howard.
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