ALR06/02 Day Six - A Diverting Day in the Tyne Valley
Posted in Railways on 14th October 2006
Didn't need to be up nearly so early this morning, but partly due to have a fairly poor night of sleep, and partly out of habit found myself up and out pretty early. My usual Renfield Street haunt wasn't open yet, so proceeded to Queen Street for coffee and had...
ALR06/02 Day Five - Friday 13th at the 13th Note
Posted in Railways on 13th October 2006
Today started with an unusual occurrence on my travels - a bus journey not only planned but welcomed. I'd noted some odd bus connections in the timetable linking Hull Paragon and Barton-on-Humber, south of the river. The bus linked into a departure for Grimsby Town which was the perfect positioning...
ALR06/02 Day Four - Eastern Promises Kept
Posted in Railways on 12th October 2006
Had an excellent night of sleep in Newcastle, and was loathe to get up and started on the day's itinerary. I reminded myself that the journey was the whole point of my trip, and reluctantly readied myself for an early start. Down to the station - only really a few...