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NETWATCH
Mick Wilcock's video of Warrington Arpley Exchange Sidings in 1993
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SVxUYP1E9w
Ghost Stations - disused railway stations in Staffordshire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vACKO6ikuo
Borders Railway from start to finish - Series 6, Episode 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBRDKhXwtfs
How London Overground is changing the face of the capital
http://tinyurl.com/o6fflma
Talyllyn Railway 150 gala
http://www.steamingaroundyorkshire.co.uk/Pages/2015/august/7th.htm
ORR blog on railway safety
http://orr.gov.uk/news-and-media/orr-blog/175-years-making-britains-railways-safer
USA mainline steam listing
http://svsfilm.com/diary/#oct
Canadian Pacific Business Train near Vancouver
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IS0mgyeN5U
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
The New York Subway Signs Experiment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9jIsxQNz0M
(Spotter: Richard Buckby)
Great Central Railway, 9th August
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icp793ccF04
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSBmncjXCjI
German steam - 52 7596 on the Wutachtalbahn on 19th April
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rGsP-pQSSs
Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYnbKh7tKIE
Part 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqOcaeUBMpU
Part 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf722DGkIw4
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
New BFI video - Opening of Accrington Electric Tramways (1907) (Britain on Film - official BFI
upload)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4XRvbpLOtA
(Spotter: Nick Wheat)
Pathetic Motorways
http://www.pathetic.org.uk/
Battle of Britain Flypast Day - an estimated 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes and a Blenheim will
fly from Goodwood Aerodrome
http://www.battleofbritainday.co.uk/
August 1985: The worst month for air disasters
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33931693
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IN THE NEWS
July RPI means 1% rise for regulated fares
http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2015/08/18-july-rpi-means-1-rise.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33968318
Strategy to address UK rail skills shortage
http://www.globalrailnews.com/2015/08/21/strategy-to-address-uk-rail-skills-shortage/
Rail crime falls, but more sexual offences are recorded
http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2015/08/19-rail-crime-falls-but-more.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-33976766
Labour leadership favourite Corbyn outlines plans for a "People's Railway"
https://www.transportxtra.com/magazines/local_transport_today/news/?id=46309
Back to the future is the way forward for rail (Guardian)
http://tinyurl.com/pzr42ra
A state-owned railway would be a costly mistake (Telegraph)
http://tinyurl.com/qfp6mtm
NS lifted by British franchise performance
http://www.globalrailnews.com/2015/08/19/ns-lifted-by-british-franchise-performance/
Tata Steel ends talks over sale of rail assets
http://www.globalrailnews.com/2015/08/12/tata-steel-ends-talks-over-sale-of-rail-assets/
First Great Western rail strike to go ahead as talks fail
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34007374
Strikes planned for First Great Western and London Underground are set to go ahead
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03099r9
Modified AT300 trains for GW West of England line
http://www.railstaff.uk/2015/08/11/stronger-longer-and-best-in-the-west/
Start of GTR franchise
http://www.railstaff.uk/2015/08/10/gtr-dawn-of-the-mega-franchise/
Government launches sale of King's Cross stake
http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2015/08/17-government-launches-sale-of-kings.html
South West Trains denies VJ Day price hike
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-33962660
Direct train to London "effectively being blocked" by First Great Western
http://tinyurl.com/nodcd5n
Dawlish rail line shut as a safety precaution after rockfall near Parsons Tunnel
http://tinyurl.com/nfmbk3j
Transport Minister Andrew Jones visit Huddersfield Railway Station on whistle stop tour
http://tinyurl.com/oecfjef
Blow for Northern Powerhouse with new electrification delay
http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2015/08/20-new-blow-for-northern-powerhouse.html
Sheffield-Doncaster line blocked by lineside building fire at Hexthorpe
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-33974012
Alcohol banned on York-bound trains ahead of match
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-33945894
http://tinyurl.com/obvvled
RAIB report on train hit by location box door near Watford Jn
http://tinyurl.com/o6t5ua9
Cumnock derailment: recovery works update
http://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/cumnock-derailment-recovery-works-update-1
RAIB report
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/collision-at-logan
'Drunk' motorist mounts Huntly railway during police chase
http://tinyurl.com/q4kzn3j
20,000-name petition to keep Barmouth Bridge open to all
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-34010645
RAIB on engineering plant run-away incident
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/report-132015-near-miss-at-raven-level-crossing
London Underground upgrade reaches halfway
http://tinyurl.com/ohtgot6
60009 Union of South Africa at Buckfastleigh for repair 17th August
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3RNESQVXlA
Network Rail can sell railway between Duffield and Wirksworth to WyvernRail plc
http://tinyurl.com/o6w8v39
Here's how you could drive a Bluebell Railway steam train
http://tinyurl.com/on923kw
Irish transport minister launches Dublin rail project
http://tinyurl.com/ngcl234
Are Paris train stations really 'world's worst'?
http://tinyurl.com/orlbv4r
Nazi gold train 'found in Poland'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-33994483
Second track for Ltschberg Base Tunnel
http://tinyurl.com/pes94gh
ECTS level 2 commissioning on Gotthard route
http://www.globalrailnews.com/2015/08/17/sbb-switches-to-etcs-on-gotthard-route/
Czechs develop plans to eliminate 3kV dc electrification
http://tinyurl.com/p9jh4ng
Latvian Railways president arrested in corruption probe
http://tinyurl.com/oo9aqyj
Beavers cut Trans-Siberian Railway signal wiring
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-33931602
1 killed, 1 hurt in small plane crash on Long Island railway
http://tinyurl.com/pa3hgoz
New Federal Railroad Administration dangerous goods regulations
http://tinyurl.com/nfrlxnk
Car load traffic decreases on American Railroads
http://tinyurl.com/pfjs6g4
Thomas the Tank Engine theme park opens in Massachusetts
http://tinyurl.com/oydogu5
Final bow for last original Midland Metro tram
http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2015/08/14-final-bow-for-last-original.html
Incredible events for Blackpool 130th anniversary announced
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=12162
Edinburgh trams lost almost 450,000 in 2014
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-33930819
Snaefell Mountain Railway's 120th anniversary marked
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-33960441
Sofia goes green with grass tram lines
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-33973750
Hampshire bus firm to say final goodbyes on one last journey
http://tinyurl.com/plesmfk
http://tinyurl.com/o9fwdkx
Guernsey buses 'could be replaced by 2020'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-34006409
46 WWII tank wrecks from around the world
http://tinyurl.com/py8j7lw
Archaeological dig uncovers some unusual remains in Chesterfield Canal
http://tinyurl.com/qb7cwk5
Alderney ferry loan decision 'will take time'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-34000491
Aircraft carrier section leaves Clyde shipyard
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-33953071
Fairey Swordfish to lead VJ-Day flypast over London
http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/swordfish-lead-vj-flypast-london.html
Battle of Britain 'Hardest Day' flypast
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-33966632
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33970545
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33970540
Eastbourne Airshow
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-33948209
The awesome Vulcan XH558 at Beachy Head Cliffs, Eastbourne Airshow 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_6bZ2Kzaj8
Wreckage found of missing Indonesian turbo prop local airliner
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-33951854
Ethiopian 787 fire probe seeks assurance on battery defences
http://tinyurl.com/pnf25zp
Bird strike tears open radome of SIA 777
http://tinyurl.com/og9twjg
Airliner struck by lightning at Atlanta
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-34000059
The UK's last deep pit coal mines
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33959137
Longannet power station to close in March
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-33970594
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Ted Millward, Reg Nerps, Mike Price, Alan Rushworth, Roger Smith
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TV and RADIO
22/08/15 BBC Radio 4 FM 1030-1100
"Punt PI: The Great Mull Air Mystery" Loss of a former Spitfire pilot
22/08/15 Channel 4 1900-2000
"Great Canal Journeys" 2/4 Rochdale Canal
24/08/15 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" Italy (1)
24/08/15 BBC2 2100-2200
"World's Busiest Railway" 1/4 India
25/08/15 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" Italy (2)
25/08/15 BBC4 2000-2030
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" Germany (1)
25/08/15 BBC2 2100-2200
"World's Busiest Railway" 2/4 India
26/08/15 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" Germany (2)
26/08/15 BBC4 2000-2030
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" Scandinavia (1)
26/08/15 BBC2 2100-2200
"World's Busiest Railway" 3/4 India
27/08/15 BBC2 2100-2200
"World's Busiest Railway" 4/4 India
28/08/15 BBC1 1930-2000
"Canals: the Making of a Nation"
28/08/15 Channel 5 2000-2100
"Aircrash: Disater over New York"
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EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes
22/08/15 Llangollen Railway: Steam & Jazz Train
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk
22/08/15- Epping Ongar Railway: Mixed Traction Weekend
23/08/15
http://www.eorailway.co.uk
22/08/15- Churnet Valley Railway: Jurassic Park
23/08/15
http://www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk
22/08/15- Midland Railway, Butterley: Diesel & Steam Weekend
23/08/15
http://www.midlandrailway-butterley.co.uk
22/08/15- Isle of Man Railways: Island at War
23/08/15
http://www.iombusandrail.info
23/08/15 Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway: Southern Railway Engines Day
http://www.steamtrain.co.uk/
23/08/15 Middleton Top Engine Static Exhibit Day
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
23/08/15 Buses Festival
Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ
http://www.busesfestival.com
25/08/15 Gloucester Warwickshire Railway: Teddy Bear Railcar Special
http://www.gwsr.com
25/08/15 Buses Festival - Classic and Modern Bus Event
Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ
http://www.busesfestival.com
28/08/15- Isle of Wight Steam Railway: 41st Island Steam Show
31/08/15
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
29/08/15 Llangollen Railway: Peppa Pig's Visit
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk
29/08/15- West Somerset Railway: Late Summer Weekend
30/08/15
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
29/08/15- Great Central Railway: Peppa Pig
31/08/15
http://www.gcrailway.co.uk
29/08/15- Midland Railway, Butterley: Vintage Train Weekend
31/08/15
http://www.midlandrailway-butterley.co.uk
29/08/15- Talyllyn Railway: Heart of Gold Weekend
31/08/15
http://www.talyllyn.co.uk
30/08/15- Great Central Railway - Nottingham: Mixed Running Days
31/08/15
http://www.gcrn.co.uk/
30/08/15- Middleton Top Engine Steaming Days
31/08/15
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
30/08/15- Leawood Pumping Engine Steaming Days
31/08/15
http://www.middleton-leawood.org.uk/
31/08/15 Xela Bus depot open day, Eastleigh
http://www.xelabus.info/news/article/18/
01/09/15 Worcester Locomotive Society
Barbourne Ex-Serviceman's Club, The Moors, Worcester, WR1 3ED
"Great Western - Local Areas - Steam & Diesel" by Roy Godfrey
Starts at 2000
http://www.worcesterlocomotivesociety.co.uk/
04/09/15 RCTS Bristol
St Peters Church Hall, Church Road, Filton, BS34 7BX
"B&W Steam South of the Border" by David Kelso
Starts at 1930 (room open from 1900)
At each meeting we ask for a donation of 2 from non-members and 1 from members
A free cup of tea or coffee will be available during the interval, and a large
selection of new and second hand books will be on sale
http://www.rcts.org.uk/branches/bristol/events.htm
04/09/15- Bodmin & Wenford Railway: Autumn Steam Gala & Real Ale Festival
06/09/15
http://www.bodminrailway.co.uk
04/09/15- North Norfolk Railway: Summer Steam Spectacular
06/09/15
http://www.nnrailway.co.uk
04/09/15- Great Central Railway: Diesel Gala
06/09/15
http://www.gcrailway.co.uk
05/09/15 Isle of Wight Steam Railway: Sunset Specials & Carvery Night
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
05/09/15 Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway: Day Out with Thomas
http://www.steamtrain.co.uk/
05/09/15 Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Tunes & Chips Evening Land Cruise (booking essential)
http://www.e-v-r.com
05/09/15- Lynton & Barnstable Railway: Half for the Hospice
06/09/15
http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/
05/09/15- Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway: Model Weekend (Brake Van Rides)
06/09/15
http://www.rhts.co.uk/
05/09/15- Foxfield Railway: Iron Curtain Vehicle Rally
06/09/15
http://www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk/
05/09/15- Churnet Valley Railway: 1940s Weekend
06/09/15
http://www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk
05/09/15- Gauge 0 Guild: Guildex Exhibition 2015 - Telford
06/09/15 International Centre, St Quentin Gate, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH
1000-1700 (Sat), 1000-1600 (Sun)
http://www.gauge0guild.com/events/events.aspx
06/09/15 Isle of Wight Steam Railway: Morris Minor Rally
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
06/09/15 Twyford Waterworks, Hants: Open Day & Vintage Vehicles
http://www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk
06/09/15 Romsey Signal Box: Grand Reopening
Adult: 2.50 (3.00 if gift-aided), Child: free
1400-1700
Limited parking - see website for details
Brick Lane, Romsey - use sat-nav SO51 8LGB
http://www.romseysignalbox.org.uk
Cheers, Howard.
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