Where Are We Going?
Posted in Railways on 12th July 2008
Decided to head for London today, with the intention of covering one of the shuttle services to Birmingham International which Virgin Trains are providing during the extended blockade on the West Coast Main Line. So, down to the station for the familiar 05:50 departure which was uncharacteristically late. This meant...
Tangmere to Torbay
Posted in Railways on 6th July 2008
Summer begins, as ever here, with a wet Sunday morning and a steam train. Noticeable crowds out for the first Torbay Express of the season, with the station appearing very busy. It'll get busier too, as people realise that the train is running again and come out to watch the...
East Lancashire Railway Diesel Gala
Posted in Railways on 5th July 2008
It dawned on me at about 05:35 as I was walking to the station that I ought to go to bed earlier on Friday nights these days! Another early start, and another gala to visit as the curious summer of few interesting tours continues. This time it's the turn of...