The Sandblower
Posted in Railways on 21st October 2006
Today was the first time in a fair while that I've been booked on a railtour which starts locally. This also meant an early start, and my Dad's assistance to get to Temple Meads for the 06:40 departure time. Arrived in plenty of time to see 66068 crawling into platform...
ALR06/02 Day Seven - Taking The Long Way Home
Posted in Railways on 15th October 2006
Awoke early in the hope that somewhere in Birmingham would be open for decent coffee on a Sunday morning. After checking out of the hotel, discovered I was mistaken - should probably have gone to New Street station, but even there I've struggled to get a decent cup at this...
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...