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The Black 5 made up time by running ECML vice Joint line. Seen here making good progress at Doncaster:

Thank you!

That’s positive, at least there is the theoretical ability to strengthen then. When’s the first service in each direction please?

It’s certainly a massive improvement (credit to Northern), but I can see it becoming a roaring success and it being swamped within a few months, particularly on weekends. It will also be hellish if there’s disruption on XC. Is it going to be limited to 2 carriages by use of P17 or will it use a...

In the below video, the Severn Valley Railway General Manager states that their diesel galas are as popular as their steam ones, and that the youngest generation of enthusiast appreciates both steam and diesel (rather than previous generations being either/or). Thus he sees a decent future for...

April 2024

I managed to find my photo that I got of one. Please note, I wasn’t expecting to see one so it was a quick shot before it disappeared so it isn’t up to professional Hare photography standards! (It’s right in the middle)

Wow, that’s a nice shot!

That’s an interesting precedent as Wakefield Kirkgate should surpass that figure easily once the new Transpennine service passengers hit the data.

It’s not as bad now as there are lot more passengers around. 1762885114 That’s a good question!

Thank you. No, this time we came from the South and walked from Burbage bridge, along Stanage Edge and over Bamford moor. I have been up Bleaklow before, and the clue is definitely in the name… We stumbled upon a hare when hiking to the B29 crash site I believe, so they are definitely present in...

I know that adding staff is generally not fashionable in this day and age, however is it not time to recognise that Kirkgate is now as popular as ever, and have the station staffed full time? Passenger usage reporting figures lag behind somewhat, so I doubt that they currently include the...

Alcohol actually disrupts sleep. The best way to travel on a sleeper train is just to make sure you are very tired when you travel.

Possibly pent-up demand for a reasonably priced railtour, they are like hens teeth these days!

Thank you, I hadn’t heard of that one before

Apologies if it’s a daft question but where is SHETSN PT?

Today, I did a ten miler from Burbage Bridge, across Stanage Edge to Bamford edge. It was misty most of the way but thankfully the clouds parted to give us some views of Ladybower. The paths weren’t too muddy and it was good exercise and a nice easy winters walk. There’s a little coffee/cake van...

Footage from my recent trip to the Flying Scotsman Event at the NYMR:

Thanks, my video footage from the day is out now:

I struggled to identify what had changed to be honest. Agree about the long walk.