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NETWATCH
Sheffield Station - October Interlude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOMibsTM96g
(Martin Miller)
Unveiling of 70001/02 at Newport Docks, 8th November 2009
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K21wz88oc6E
IET Cardiff-Swansea, inside cab too, 16/10/17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwbjlfhlzxo
(Mike Wilcock)
Predictive journey planning on Trainline
http://tinyurl.com/ycthag6l
ACORP awards 2017
http://mailchi.mp/200951b1dcf0/cra17-special?e=825d006a87
Photos of Rail Mail museum
https://www.flickr.com/photos/train-pix/sets/72157661375104808
Special workings in Ireland
http://tinyurl.com/ybofz69s
36 terms for Japanese railway enthusiasts
http://tinyurl.com/yd9jj4pm
A stuffed dog still helping railway charities
http://tinyurl.com/y9kaoo7h
Streetcar "dashcam" from 1906
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEIxL__gCMI
Fred Dibnah heritage centre for sale
http://tinyurl.com/ycjyr3vz
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
North Norfolk Railway Day 4 Yellow Timetable, 3rd October
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWNxM8gqQfQ
West Somerset Railway - 'Bath & Beyond' Autumn Steam Gala, 6th October
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAZs0B6hKqQ
Llangollen Railway, Autumn Steam Gala 2017, 14th October
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_T7u-brmNU
Cumbrian Mountain Express, 14th October
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWYNlOWnr0w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De97uKq902Y
Clan Line Whistles up Gomshall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAZDrXtNP9c
Güterzüge auf der Frankenwaldbahn - TRI, TXL, LEG, Lokomotion uvm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9S-m7ZxJgU
50 3648-8 im Bahnbetriebswerk Chemnitz Hilbersdorf am 14/10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJUwRzYx28o
52 8079 "ballert" durchs Erzgebirge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIYXlpRqHUk
Short visit to Rosenheim station with ÖBB Nightjet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMBjfR0uIEA
Zugverkehr in Ingolstadt Hbf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBJaGaeoOb8
Double Headed Steam Trains! Diamond Valley Railway Charter to Castlemaine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ6nZC22_60
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
Mystery of train death children
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/gloucestershire/7667017.stm
Ian Allan’s memories written 10 years before his death.
https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2004/feb/15/magazine.features7
(Spotter: Roger Smith)
Primitive Bamboo Train In Cambodia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_UrYOhdpTA
Celebrating the "Poster Girls"
https://www.creativereview.co.uk/celebrating-poster-girls/
Petition to save The Cinema Museum
http://www.cinemamuseum.org.uk/2017/petition-to-save-the-cinema-museum/
(Spotter: Nick Wheat)
Derby & Sandiacre Canal
https://www.derbycanal.org.uk/
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IN THE NEWS
Trove from the golden age of Britain’s railways to be auctioned
http://tinyurl.com/yctl2rg4
Agreement reached between ASLEF and Southern over DOO - but still subject to staff ballot
http://tinyurl.com/ya9m72gd
Launch of new GWR Intercity Express trains marred by major issues
http://tinyurl.com/ybsj7xb3
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41635454
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovs-I6VnTPg
GWR takes intercity express trains out of service after PR fiasco
http://tinyurl.com/y9nkhr78
http://tinyurl.com/y9o6vklw
Upgrade of Sandwich station needed before golf tournament in 2020
http://tinyurl.com/y9896geh
Millennial railcard to be trialled on Greater Anglia
http://tinyurl.com/y93tc45h
Level crossing collision on East Suffolk Line
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41608274
Full steam ahead as minister signals major boost for Wisbech rail and Fenland’s future
prosperity
http://tinyurl.com/y953t5ee
Level Crossing operation irregularity Magdalen Road
http://tinyurl.com/y9fz4nuc
Traffic chaos as lorry gets stuck under railway bridge
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/traffic-chaos-lorry-gets-stuck-606179
Bombardier and CAF to supply 107 trains for West Midlands franchise
http://tinyurl.com/y7wqhaxj
Inside Dinting signal box
https://glossopchronicle.co.uk/2017/10/right-on-track-inside-the-dinting-signal-box/
Talgo reveals plans for British factory
http://tinyurl.com/y9ahr8sc
Rock armour being installed at Eden Brows (Armathwaite) on Settle & Carlisle line
http://tinyurl.com/y7q5wyx8
ScotRail electric train makes first short trip
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-41682331
http://tinyurl.com/yc46rewg
Free treats on Scotrail (To publicise coffee vending machines)
http://tinyurl.com/yaxssoot
Hogwarts Express rescues family stranded in Highlands
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-41621266
800 class units taken out of public service
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-41687426
Firework display to celebrate 150th anniversary of Barmouth Bridge
http://tinyurl.com/y788tdug
Glanrhyd disaster: Memories of train tragedy 30 years on
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-41637278
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/night-raging-welsh-river-destroyed-13784531
Peter Gray Photographer and historian
http://tinyurl.com/yb7uxe98
Swanage Railway mainline connection exceeded passenger target
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-41656613
Community Rail award for Swanage Railway connection to mainline
http://tinyurl.com/ycxh9p97
The Watercress Line’s ambitious project to restore a historic train (sic) moves forward
http://tinyurl.com/y8wb7dua
Retirement of Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway driver
http://tinyurl.com/y7bhsqk2
http://tinyurl.com/y874h6w5
Bluebell Railway track renewal
http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/trust/appeal/
Sponsored walk
http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/funding/fftf/
Mystery of filming on Bluebell Railway
http://tinyurl.com/y8s2gvfb
60103 trip diesel hauled due to overheated bearing
http://tinyurl.com/ydg8dzoj
60103 on display at Wansford during repairs
http://tinyurl.com/yc4re56b
Deltics for sale
http://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/deltics-up-for-sale
Through London-Amsterdam Eurostar service may start March 2018
http://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/easter-target-for-eurostar-to-amsterdam
Work starts on new workshops for Stadler in Salt Lake City
http://tinyurl.com/yd3jtwwf
Power saving refurbishment of locos by SBB
http://tinyurl.com/y8hczcue
Preview of new AMTRAK Aleca units
http://tinyurl.com/y8s7lz6n
Rail investment in Swaziland
http://tinyurl.com/y8ufuh38
Trials on TfL to show train loadings
http://www.cityam.com/274093/tfl-trialling-new-technology-show-passengers-which
Skoda to build 19 trams for Tampere in Finland
http://tinyurl.com/y9rd3v9j
Travel disruption in Ireland due to storm Ophelia
http://www.rte.ie/news/2017/1016/912624-storm-ophelia-key-points/
Ladies Only trolleybuses in Malatya
http://tinyurl.com/yccvrzbw
Bloodhound static engine tests
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-41635066
Subsidy for Scottish ferries doubled in 10 years
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-41667403
Vintage Mustang's emergency landing 'carburettor related'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-41602404
Aurigny in discussion with other operators following EasyJet link-up
http://tinyurl.com/y9je2n93
'Smoke smell' forces flights to land at UK airports
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41639386
New Concorde museum in Bristol opens to the public
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-41649832
A330neo takes off on maiden flight
http://tinyurl.com/y9fhfldl
http://tinyurl.com/y7tr43gp
http://tinyurl.com/y9ft39pl
First flight touches down on remote St Helena
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-41620003
Malaysia to resume search for MH370
http://tinyurl.com/y95db7gz
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Reg Nerps, Mike Price, Alan Rushworth
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TV and RADIO
21/10/17 BBC2 2000-2030
"Britain Afloat" 4/6 The Punt
23/10/17 BBC2 1515-1615
"Full Steam Ahead" The railway's effect on leisure time
23/10/17 Channel 5 2100-2200
"Paddington Station 24/7" Fly-on-the-platform documentary 7/8
24/10/17 BBC2 1515-1615
"World's Busiest Railway" Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus
25/10/17 BBC2 1515-1615
"World's Busiest Railway" India's luxurious trains
25/10/17 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" The spine of Italy (1)
25/10/17 BBC4 2300-0100
"All Aboard! The Canal Trip" A trip along the Kennet & Avon
26/10/17 BBC2 1515-1615
"World's Busiest Railway" India Railway's repair facilities
26/10/17 BBC4 1930-2000
"Great Continental Railway Journeys" The spine of Italy (2)
27/10/17 BBC2 1515-1615
"World's Busiest Railway" India's city commuters
27/10/17 Channel 5 2000-2100
"The World's Greatest Bridges" 1/6 The Golden Gate Bridge
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EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility can be accepted for
inaccuracies or changes
Until Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition
22/10/17 Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Nr Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN
http://www.midlandsmodelengineering.co.uk
20/10/17- Mid-Hants Watercress Line: Diesel Gala
22/10/17
http://www.watercressline.co.uk/
20/10/17- Churnet Valley Railway: 25th Anniversary Gala
22/10/17
http://www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk/
21/10/17- Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway: LMS Branch Line at War
22/10/17
http://rhts.co.uk/
21/10/17- Llangollen Railway: A Day Out With Thomas
22/10/17
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/
21/10/17- Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway: Oktoberfest
29/10/17
http://www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk
22/10/17 Central Southern Gauge O Group Annual Exhibition
The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS
1000-1600
Layouts, traders, demonstrators, quality catering, lots of (not free) parking
http://csg0g.org/
23/10/17- Isle of Wight Steam Railway: Wizard Week
27/10/17
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
25/10/17 Basingstoke and District Railway Society
"The Withered Arm - A Personal Journey" by Howard Sprenger
Wote Street Club, 2 Seal Rd, Basingstoke, RG21 7NG
1945-2200
http://www.bdrs70d.com/
26/10/17- North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Hallowe'en Train
29/10/17
http://www.nymr.co.uk
27/10/17- Swindon & Cricklade Railway: Hallowe'en Ghost Train
28/10/17
http://www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org
27/10/17- Ffestiniog Railway: Hallowe'en Trains
28/10/17
http://www.festrail.co.uk
27/10/17- Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway: Hallowe'en Ghost Trains
28/10/17
http://www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk
28/10/17 Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway: Hallowe'en Special, 1600-2000
http://www.steamtrain.co.uk
28/10/17 Isle of Wight Steam Railway: Hallowe'en Fright Night
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
28/10/17 Wimborne District Society of Model Engineers: Hallowe'en Running Day
http://www.wdsme.co.uk
28/10/17 Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway: Hallowe'en Ghost Trains
http://rhts.co.uk/
28/10/17 Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway: Hallowe'en
http://www.wllr.org.uk
28/10/17 Weardale Railway: Hallowe'en
http://www.weardale-railway.org.uk
28/10/17 Strathspey Railway: Hallowe'en Express
http://www.stratspeyrailway.co.uk
28/10/17- Mid-Hants Watercress Line: Wizard Weekend
29/10/17
http://www.watercressline.co.uk/
28/10/17- Aln Valley Railway: Hallowe'en Ghost Train
29/10/17
http://www.alnvalleyrailway.co.uk
28/10/17- Tanfield Railway: Ghost Train
31/10/17
http://www.tanfield-railway.co.uk
29/10/17 Gartell Light Railway: Open Day
http://www.newglr.weebly.com
29/10/17 Llangollen Railway: Hallowe'en Train
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/
30/10/17- Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway: Hallowe'en Ghost Trains
31/10/17
http://www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk
31/10/17 Illustrated Talk on the ‘Bumpity Bump’ (Selsey Tramway)
West Sussex Record Office, 3 Orchard St, Chichester, PO19 1DD
Starts 1900
Tickets: £8 (includes light refreshments) - see website:
http://tinyurl.com/ybz7oogb
31/10/17 Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways: Hallowe'en Trains
http://www.festrail.co.uk
03/11/17- South Devon Railway: Winter Diesel Gala
05/11/17
http://www.southdevonrailway.co.uk
04/11/17 Llangollen Railway: Ride the Rocket Firework Train
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/
04/11/17- Barnsley Model Railway Exhibition
05/11/17 Hoyland Leisure Centre, West St, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9EH
http://www.barnsleymrc.org.uk/
05/11/17 Moors Valley Railway: Tank Engine Day
http://www.moorsvalleyrailway.co.uk/
Cheers, Howard.
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