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December
NETWATCH
Window view on steam Newport-Paddington 2001
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtSDMbgR65I
Trains at Lancaster 2001. 37/87/90 and HSTs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsGnVTUyePs
Barry in 2017/07 inc 57315/601 47768 D9521 GWR 4643 and HST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wOwP18ZOPM
Crewe, Cardiff and Bescot in the 1990s Memories of all grey liveries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWCyW0eTVVc
Freight trains at Bulawayo Railway Station 1990
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqDYJ66D4U0
(Mike Wilcock)
Class 47 47760 hauls the Branch Line Society's "The Christmas Brush" railtour past west Reading
(FrontCompVids)
Solar power to propel trains?
http://www.wired.co.uk/article/in-the-future-trains-will-be-solar-powered
NYMR Civil engineering blog
https://www.nymr.co.uk/blog/civil-engineering-diary-6-november-2017
Illuminated boats on canal to celebrate 50 years of Milton Keynes
https://is.gd/VeAx51
(Spotter: Neil Kearns)
Railway Highlights - 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=348ucZa08LQ
Severn Valley Railway June 2010
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aioARBnphc
Llangollen Railway June 2010
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6jfxZ4grjo
Black 5 Blasts Bentley and Bapton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03u9y85jUL0
Severn Valley Railway Santa Specials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znHfA5Z_kAg
Colas Rail Locos at Newcastle Central - Class 60s & Class 37s - 1st December
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpZQCPOSN1s
LMS 48151 Gets a shove on the Santa Special, 3rd December
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O7o1_cbFOE
Father Christmas Hotfoots It From Lancaster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WieBc6ULVJg
Quad loco combinations - NSW - December 2007
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIzVmnBKZ0U
Classic Bulldog EMDs On The Mainline! Spirit of Progress 80th Anniversary Tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ANciRQkJ2Y
Lokportrait Dampflok 01 202
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju1ov1pKxa4
Güterzüge im Blockabstand - Güterverkehr im Maintal - LTE, TXL, EGP uvm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC7f-qtkXjc
41 1144 mit "Wartburg Express", 3rd December
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWqvTz9gcYA
BR 101 004 "Bahn BKK" advertising locomotive in Munich East
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW4Y3fkJpmc
"Steam locomotive 44 546" on city tour around Munich
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDeCanPStd8
Bayrischzell in the snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPyP5eqdEZg
(Spotter: Ted Millward)
Battery Powered Train - Fully Charged
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s4heZe7ChM
Timelapse video - Trains At A Busy Clapham Junction, 17th September 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn5GUL8JYHk
(Spotter: Alan Rushworth)
Network Rail "Lines in the Landscape" award is given for the best photography of Britain's
railway
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/?p=15370
(Spotter: Nick Wheat)
Heathfield Branch Line, Devon - 2014
Part 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49jBh593y80
Part 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3LNfRb6ljs
Dalmally Railway Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IHB9JVx92I
Track suits: More railway stations worth lingering at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42151043
Visiting the Office of Rail and Road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdeb4h5EpFU
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IN THE NEWS
Rail fare rise biggest for five years
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42234488
UK's least used stations
https://is.gd/HgzRh4
Final stage of London Bridge upgrade over Christmas/New Year holiday
https://is.gd/mgX4ws
Refurbishment of Shoreham Viaduct almost complete
https://is.gd/HIsmyd
South Western Railway could axe quiet train carriages
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42236003
South Western Railway win maintenance awards
https://is.gd/ZDHZxP
Announcement of Southampton engineering works (renewal of Northam Jn)
https://is.gd/Vn9ExW
New station for Wilton could open in the next three years
https://is.gd/aUVCAT
Change of contractor on GW electrification
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/engineering-firm-end-involvement-rail-871071
Portishead railway: Could line reopen to public?
https://is.gd/VAUTG1
Weston Super Mare station building listed
https://is.gd/gDEXvP
Devon County Council objections to South Western Railway 2018 timetable changes
http://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-county-council-opposes-rail-875610
'People felt cut off': talk of reopening railway line sparks hope in Devon
https://is.gd/dlbsHU
Chiltern DVT receives Christmas livery
https://is.gd/I3Wptu
West Coast main line disruption: 'Do not travel' warning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42208844
https://is.gd/tzWfVz
Rat droppings found in kitchen on Virgin Trains East Coast service
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42280404
'No trains' at Kenilworth's new railway station 'until 2018'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-42238430
Newnham Bridge station for sale
https://www.nicolandco.co.uk/properties/newnham-bridge-tenbury-wells/
Extension approved for Buxton sidings
https://is.gd/3pJeQp
Trans Pennine Express to open light servicing depot at Scarborough
https://is.gd/0UjHPY
RAIB review of near miss on Dutton viaduct
https://is.gd/IqFRGo
RAIB report on collapse of retaining wall near Liverpool
https://is.gd/oyCuxk
Could station plan get back on track?
https://is.gd/ok1mTC
Angus railway station is the least used in the UK
https://is.gd/u0lcyL
Railway hero honoured 44 years after tackling robbers
https://is.gd/3cWRbf
ScotRail puts severe weather plans in place for winter
https://is.gd/5yJX8k
Passengers left ‘fainting and in tears’ on busy Edinburgh train
https://is.gd/o6pSKY
Upgrading Penhelig station
https://is.gd/KsiOzW
What it really looks like inside the abandoned Rhondda Tunnel
https://is.gd/2V7Kpc
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-42228625
This is how close these people came to being hit by a 85mph train
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/how-close-people-came-being-14006832
Black 5 45231 back in traffic
http://www.iconsofsteam.com/2017/12/sherwood-forester-back-action/
Dusseldorf train crash: Five injured after passenger train collides with freight carriage
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42246087
https://is.gd/0D8yBd
First Flirt3 unit for GySEV shown in public
https://is.gd/zz9osF
Don't practice your play script out loud on the train
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42202090
Additional DMU ordered for Ferrovia Circumetnea
https://is.gd/WGm84t
TGV Lyria to introduce business class
https://www.businesstraveller.com/?p=840381
SNCF to trial Mitsubishi transformers on suburban emu
https://is.gd/us5kTC
Metrans orders 10 more Bombardier TRAXX locos
https://is.gd/Sbs85c
Getting Nigeria's railways back on track with China's help
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42172955
Iran orders Hyundai DMUs
https://is.gd/WBJoGJ
New South Wales fleet renewal progress
https://is.gd/3RCiuW
New Bombardier EMUs ready to enter service around Brisbane
https://is.gd/t5cU4p
TfL completes test of new signalling equipment
https://is.gd/ZHFR6S
Petition launched to reinstate District line service to Kensington Olympia
https://is.gd/eBHJzh
Croydon tram crash: Report says driver 'probably dozed off'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-42253785
RAIB report
https://is.gd/zAYCXV
Original Midland Metro tram fleet to be auctioned off
https://is.gd/dHnXRA
Nottingham tram crash causes worst traffic jam 'in years'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-42257374
103 Year Old MV Doulos — on the Beach at Bintan
http://www.oldsaltblog.com/2017/11/103-year-old-mv-doulos-beach-bintan/
Hovertravel returns to Gosport with full excursion programme for 2018
http://www.islandecho.co.uk/hovertravel-returns-gosport-full-excursion-programme-2018/
Blue Islands – ‘Waves is operating illegally’
https://guernseypress.com/news/2017/12/04/blue-islands--waves-is-operating-illegally
Delta adds stops to final 747 tour
https://is.gd/BQX7YW
Air France retrieves stranded A380 from Canada
https://is.gd/4ho3NB
Russia rolls out first newly built Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bomber
https://is.gd/OFxXDF
Architect produces longest moving walkway alternative to tram-train Glasgow Airport link
https://tinyurl.com/ydyo7pan
The luxurious ghost airport in one of the world's poorest countries
https://is.gd/aydI5C
Gold mining in Wales is set to start again after 20 years
https://is.gd/tZ4b9J
Spotters: Richard Buckby, Neil Kearns, Ted Millward, Reg Nerps, Mike Price, Mike Prince, Alan
Rushworth
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TV and RADIO
09/12/17 Channel 4 1900-2100
"Guy Martin's WWI Tank"
10/12/17 Channel 4 2000-2100
"Coastal Railways with Julie Walters" 3/4 Devon and Cornwall
11/12/17 BBC2 1605-1705
"The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway" The Crossrail story (1)
11/12/17 Channel 5 2100-2200
"Concorde: Designing the Dream" 2/2
11/12/17 Channel 5 2200-2300
"Concorde: 120 Seconds that Destroyed the Dream" 2/2
12/12/17 BBC2 1605-1705
"The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway" The Crossrail story (2)
13/12/17 BBC2 1605-1705
"The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway" The Crossrail story (3)
13/12/17 Channel 4 2100-2200
"The Channel: the World's Busiest Waterway" 3/4
14/12/17 BBC2 1605-1705
"The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway" The Crossrail story (4)
15/12/17 BBC2 1605-1705
"The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway" The Crossrail story (5)
15/12/17 Channel 5 2000-2100
"Brunel: The Man Who Built Britain" 2/2
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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
09/12/17 Mayflower Model Railway Show in aid of St Helena Hospice
Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Road, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2JE
http://www.MayflowerModelRailwayShow.co.uk
09/12/17 Llangollen Railway: Real Ale Train
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/
12/12/17 Great Western Society Bristol Group
BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, BS34 7RG
"Transport Video Highlights of 2016" by David Brabner
1930 for a 1945 start
Non-members welcome - suggested donation of £3 to help defray expenses
http://www.gwsbristol.org
13/12/17 RCTS South Wales
Old Church Rooms, Park Road, Radyr, Cardiff, CF15 8DF
"An Illustrated Guide to Barry Docks & Railway" by Lin Bryant
Starts at 1930 (room open from 1900)
Non-members are very welcome - a donation of £2.00 is requested
https://www.radyr.org.uk/clubs/5984-2/
16/12/17 Isle of Wight Steam Railway: Christmas Carvery Night
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
16/12/17 Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway: Brunch with Santa
http://rhts.co.uk/
18/12/17 Newbury and District Transport Group
The Community Space, Kennet Academy, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
1915 for a prompt 1930 start
"Railway Signalling - History and Application" by David Canning
Non-members welcome
Admission and car parking free, but donations towards expenses welcome
21/12/17 Vale of Berkeley Railway
The Old Engine House, Dock Road, Sharpness, Berkeley, GL13 9UD
"Dursley Branch Retrospective" by Peter Morris
Free entry, tea, coffee and biscuits but donations encouraged
http://valeofberkeleyrailway.co.uk/
22/12/17- Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway: Mince Pie Specials
24/12/17
http://www.steamtrain.co.uk
26/12/17 Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway: Mince Pie Specials
http://www.steamtrain.co.uk
26/12/17 Isle of Wight Steam Railway: Boxing Day Special
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
26/12/17 Tanfield Railway: Mince Pie Specials
http://www.tanfield-railway.co.uk
26/12/17- Mid-Hants Watercress Line: Christmas Leave
27/12/17
http://www.watercressline.co.uk/
26/12/17- Llangollen Railway: Mince Pie Specials
29/12/17
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/
27/12/17- Strathspey Railway: Mince Pie Specials
03/01/18
http://www.stratspeyrailway.co.uk
28/12/17 Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway: Mince Pie Special
http://rhts.co.uk/
29/12/17- West Somerset Railway: Winter Steam Festival
30/12/17
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
29/12/17- Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: Mince Pie Specials
01/01/18
http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk
30/12/17 Doncaster Toy Collectors Fair
Doncaster Exhibition Centre, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB
http://www.barrypotterfairs.com/fairs.php?fair=30
30/12/17- Llangollen Railway: Winter Warmer
31/12/17
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/
31/12/17 Tanfield Railway: Mince Pie Specials
http://www.tanfield-railway.co.uk
Cheers, Howard.
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