The Buffer Puffer 6.1

Posted in Railways on 8th March 2008

This should have been a nice easy day - roll out of my reasonably priced hotel and into Kings Cross for a not-so-stupid o'clock start. However, it became apparent as the letters from Pathfinder rolled in during the past couple of weeks that things would not be quite as straightforward....

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The Highbridge Diesel Gala

Posted in Railways on 2nd March 2008

There are few locomotive hauled trains around here these days, and outside the somewhat busier summer months there are almost none in daylight hours. Strange then to have a weekend of unexpected activity, but in typical style I managed to miss most of it by minutes. Stumbled out of bed...

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Gloucester Old Spotter

Posted in Railways on 22nd February 2008

This time of year always brings a few days of unexpected leave as I try to ensure I don't lose too much time off. I've one or two trips and excursions planned for the weeks ahead, but hadn't seriously looked at doing much with these two days. An excursion to...

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