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Hi chaps! Lovely Friday & Saturday at the Mid Norfolk Railway with guests D306, 50007 and 31108. Thrashing time and I might just be a tad smitten with that Big Green Monster! Flickr Link Enjoy JW

Hi guys, The EVR had there "Home fleet" Gala this weekend. Not a bad little railway and always nice too see first gen DMU's! [/url] DSCF0035 by John W. Davies, on Flickr Flickr Album JW

Hi guys I'm booked on the 07:52 [1N43] off peterborough tomorrow from PBO to LEI. and the 18:18 [1P26] off LEI to PBO. This (I Believe) is the XC Service that does Birmingham to Gatwick Airport. I've got reserved seats, but just wonder what the loadings are like? I only ask as if...

Hi guys I'm off to Hartlepool on Saturday the 24th May on the 06:12 off Stowmarket for a friends wedding. Returning on the Sunday. Current cheapest ticket is one-month anytime return for £95. Myself and my daughter are going and have an F&F card. any advice on splitting or the...

DSCF8164 by John W. Davies, on Flickr With a rather brilliant very late stand in for the 'real' 60007 The Bacon on the breakfast train was perfect and the whole day was brilliant as ever. Even with the slight disappointment of 60007 it seemed nicely busy and me and the family really...

Shildon Friday the 21st Feb. Wonderful day, really enjoyed it. And thankfully with a little imaginative use of a Monopole, Remote trigger and my 6ft 5 Frame some interesting angle's DSCF7753 by John W. Davies, on Flickr The great goodbye Enjoy. JW

Hi guys, Went up to my local line, the North Norfolk Railway, too see 44767 running back in traffic with her Stephensen's valve gear. Looking lovely in the winter sunshine and very blowy conditions! Enjoy. JW http://flic.kr/s/aHsjSz4Vcv

...enthusiasts. This I've heard from a couple of people of late trying to break into the rail industry. What's the feel from members here? Just for clarity :- I'm never going to work in the rail industry and i'm a total enthusiast! Cheers, JW

My photos and videos from the day... http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0097009/photos/prince_edmund_blackadder/sets/72157640158733405/ Enjoyed seeing the TPO demo's, something I've not seen before, my first experience of the line and very positive. The Cafe at Quorn is very good! JW

Never having visited the bluebell before I thoroughly enjoyed it! Photos & Videos of the unit running between East Grinstead and Horstead Keynes. Positive vibes from the 'locals' that I spoke too as well. Enjoy. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjQS5tXf JW

At the Mid Norfolk Railway, Featuring 47579 - James nightall 45596 - Aldeburgh Festival 73210 - Selhurst 37609 - Unnamed 31235 - Unnamed 101xxx - 3 Car 101. Thoroughly enjoyable Saturday with some welcome break from the silly season. JW http://flic.kr/s/aHsjPFtWvm (<-- Full set including...

As she passes a Foggy autumnal Thetford Power station... http://flic.kr/p/is6qeJ Enjoy! JW

I caught this last year at Peterborough, was a bit surprised too see what looks like a prop shaft? http://flic.kr/p/dUropj anyone shed any light as I'd assume AC Locomotives would be thyristor controlled Traction motors. Thanks, JW

In my home village of Bacton North of Haughley junction and Diss. (Photos' by my daughter) I'd be very miffed by this! I believe it was closed for around 90mins DSCF1589 by John W. Davies, on Flickr DSCF1585 by John W. Davies, on Flickr

Reading this months 'Steam Railway' There is a letter having a little Rant about the new build LNER P2. He goes a little then utter the Title "Steam ban Inevitable"* WHY?! Is it inevitable? I can't see it myself. JW

Ely is a great station, Friendly staff (very pro enthusiast), Good Coffee and always a nice mix of stuff coming through (Sorry for the shaky vids, HD Cellphone and my hands!) http://flic.kr/p/hmiz8p --> Stoneblower coming through http://flic.kr/p/hm8Dh7 --> Stoneblower video...

Hi guys, Had a great day up at the Nene valley with Tornado, photos in the Flickr set below, videos uploading. Lucky with the weather too! http://flic.kr/s/aHsjLNzLe9 JW

Just time at Dereham this time due to a truncated timescales for me:( Interesting line up, D6700 looking lovely as always, and the 56 in Sector was very welcome! http://flic.kr/s/aHsjJrqHD9 JW

Hi all, http://flic.kr/s/aHsjJ87CZp Highlights :- Clan lines through Barnes 66001 Two 59's Fun fun fun! Enjoy JW

Hi guys I've got a good few hours to spare tomorrow (like 5 of 'em) and am wondering where in the sprawling mass of zones 1 thru 6 might be a good place to spot some freight workings? Any ideas and I'll do a little homework on what might be running Thanks, JW