Christmas at Home
Posted in Updates on 27th December 2004
Back from a few days at my parent's home, generally just relaxing and watching cricket! I always end up spending quite a time procrastinating about what to do at Christmas. The last couple of years have seen me dashing around - trying to be in several places at once, so...
Hoovers, Liners and Cooling Towers
Posted in Railways on 18th December 2004
Woke to a damp, cold, December scene. Plan today was to go out for the Class 50 hauled circular dinner excursion from Bristol Temple Meads. After a long, rather trying week when after lots of tribulations, things balanced out on the better side rather than the worse, decided I wanted...
Another Era Ends...
Posted in Railways on 11th December 2004
A week ago, it looked like today was going to be busy, but a series of rumoured cancellations left things a little uncertain. Nevertheless, set out early enough to see the 'Merchant Venturer' tour arrive at Weston. This was due to be diesel hauled to Bristol where a steam locomotive...