ALR07 Day Three - I'm From Further North Than You
Posted in Railways on 11th June 2007
One of the pleasures of doing a First Class rover is that the long moves to the opposite end of the country become much more comfortable. Having resisted the urge to head directly for Scotland earlier in the week, it was necessary today to reposition myself - and get some...
ALR07 Day Two - Keeping Eastern Promises
Posted in Railways on 10th June 2007
Woke and checked out early - surprising the pleasant possibly-Russian receptionist who appeared to have been working all yesterday and also overnight but remained chirpy nonetheless. Couldn't repay her pleasantries as still largely unable to speak! Off to Darlington station by a much quicker and more direct route than I'd...
ALR07 Day One - Chasing Tiny Branches
Posted in Railways on 9th June 2007
There have been times during the planning of this trip that I've wondered how sustainable these week-long forays into the wild are. After all, following a good few years effort and a great deal of cash, I've covered massive amounts of the British railway network. The stubs and tails that...