I Guess I

Posted in Updates on 19th August 2004

Today, one of our Appeal Panel members mentioned that old, but evergreen adage 'may you live in interesting times'. He was naturally, entirely accurate. It has been, of course, a strange week. A confusing mixture of encouraging work progress and frustrating personal events. Last week ended with union meetings and...

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Taunton Turnaround

Posted in Railways on 15th August 2004

Another earlier start than perhaps I would have liked! Down to the station for the Torbay Express. Once again hauled by 60009 'Union of South Africa'. Hoping to get a better picture, but another very wet and overcast morning. Planned to take a quick shot and board the 0930 to...

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Required Skips, Missed Peds, Phantom Voyagers

Posted in Railways on 14th August 2004

Despite feeling thoroughly dejected after a long and trying week, and I have to say a little physically under par too, managed to get up rather early. So, didn't have high hopes, but felt that I absolutely must get out and about. Set out early, picked up a Rover and...

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