Eastleigh 100
Posted in Railways on 23rd May 2009
After what seemed a fallow period for Depot Open Days, the last year or so has produced some interesting events - in particular, Tyseley and Carnforth last summer. With Eastleigh Works officially closing a while back, it seemed that a centenary here would be marked only symbolically in 2009. However,...
The Cornish Parker
Posted in Railways on 16th May 2009
The great joy of summer railtours is starting out in daylight. Even at 05:30 on a damp morning in Crewe, there is a little light in the sky and perhaps a promise of better weather to come. Slunk about sleepily for a while, waiting for the stock to arrive. It...
A Surfeit of Spoons
Posted in Railways on 15th May 2009
I'd wondered what to do to fill the spare time I'd have at Crewe today. As it happened, I need not have worried. In fact the station was much busier than its been for some years during my visits. Firstly, as I arrived 47727 was waiting to head for the...