Border Dash

Posted in Railways on 1st April 2006

Another long and convoluted week at work, another hastily planned trip cobbled together at a moment's notice! Needed to blow away some cobwebs and get out and about. Lots to think about, and a nagging urge to get new track - harder and harder as time goes on of course....

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The Next Train Operator Terminates Here

Posted in Railways on 31st March 2006

As I write, the last couple of Wessex Trains services through my local station are on their way. In just a couple of hours the last train will have run (23:55 Paignton-Exeter St Davids), and it will all be over. During the last week, things have accelerated towards the new...

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Eastern Promises Broken

Posted in Railways on 25th March 2006

Despite having all week to think about where to go today, managed to leave it until the last minute. The pressure of trying to find a little bit of brand new track to cover each week was clearly bearing heavily on me, but having hit on the plan of finishing...

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