Metro Linked
Posted in Railways on 12th April 2008
I probably shouldn't have ventured out today. With my injured knee still causing pain and feeling sick and dizzy with some sort of cold I must have presented a sorry sight on the platform at Highbridge this morning. Fate decided to play another cruel trick in the shape of 142029....
Bodmin & Wenford Diesel Day
Posted in Railways on 5th April 2008
It's a long time since I've found myself heading south on a Saturday morning. Prepared a flask of coffee knowing that catering wasn't something First Great Western believed in on 'local' services and headed for the station. There were always a good selection of destinations on a Saturday before the...
Stock Taking
Posted in Railways on 30th March 2008
Things don't often turn out how you'd expect, but today - the first of British Summer Time - started in a blaze of warm sunshine and stayed bright and clement throughout. Having missed yesterday's steamer due to pretty filthy conditions, it was pleasant to be able to wander out to...