The Road to Wigan Wallgate
Posted in Railways on 14th January 2006
With another complete month of weekend closures down here looming, January has become a time to get out and explore as much as possible before frustration and replacement bus bashing become the order of the day. Accordingly, I've been living on thetrainline.com awaiting availability of cheap tickets. This week it...
Manchester, So Much to Answer For
Posted in Railways on 7th January 2006
Having picked up a stomach bug somewhere during the week and needing to retire hurt from work yesterday lunchtime, today's trip was uncertain right up to this morning. Crawled out of bed a little after five, feeling acceptable but not really tip top. Put that down to the unsociable hour...
Wrapped Up in Bucks
Posted in Railways on 2nd January 2006
First trip of the year, and a much needed opportunity to get out and about. The plan was to explore Northampton a little. Set out on what would be my normal commuter service, travelling to Weston to rebook for Northampton. Time for a quick chat with staff at Weston before...