Crossing the Country in Style
Posted in Railways on 18th July 2008
A brief photographic update courtesy of Crosscountry today. Heard yesterday that one of their refurbished power cars was due for release. A swift check today indicated it would work 9V65 12:05 Edinburgh to Plymouth. It duly did so, and I arrived home from work in time to wander down to...
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...