New train station opening this Sunday 19th October 2025 Blyth Bedside on the Northumberland Line Is anyone attending the station opening?

Been to visit my dad in hospital this afternoon, he’s better than what he was but still plenty way off being discharged, dad does have a lot my colour in him now and was able stand up for 4/5 minutes with some help getting up and help with balance, plenty of rest is helping tho

Decided to put a film on tonight, I’m watching Shawshank Redemption which is one of my favourite films to put on What’s your favourite film to watch?

I’m onboard today’s 2T10 0800 Ashington to Newcastle formed by northern 158796 + 158861 It’s a good job it’s 4 carriages as there is a fair few people standing

My dad was rushed into hospital last night after complaining of chest pains He’s been assessed and has been diagnosed with pneumonia He will be in for at least a few days due to his heart rate My dad is in the late stages of Dementia

Didn’t manage to go to The Greatest Gathering but luckily I’ve been able to order a booklet

Don’t get many 10 carriages trains in service from Cross Country

East Coast Mainline timetable changes: train operators who run services on the East Coast Main Line will also launch new timetables on 14 December 2025. To help customers get ready for the changes, the rail industry has created a bespoke website, which gives more information

Nice little walk along the sea front this Afternoon

Onboard the delayed 1S19 1330 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh LNER service 801214

Northern class 155s at York

Where could I possibly be today?

Onboard the 1E08 0900 Edinburgh to London Kings Cross from Newcastle to York with unit 801201

The cold bitter wind is back at Seaton Delaval station The wind closed the door for me, only issue is that I was still getting out when it happened Luckily my hands were clear, don’t want a repeat of last year @rikufryderyk.bsky.social fancy coming back to Seaton Delaval for the wind?

The Belmond Britannic Explorer is having a lot of issues July 4, 2025: The first scheduled inaugural trip to the Lake District was cancelled due to maintenance issues.
 July 21, 2025: The rescheduled inaugural trip, planned for Wales, was also cancelled due

Having a read of Modern Railways Latest magazine

I’ve decided that i will be staying local tomorrow due to the weather warning ⚠️ I will review Saturday and Sunday

Where could I possibly be

Made it to Doncaster on time with my LNER service I’m now onboard 1J44 0901 Scarborough to Sheffield from Doncaster to Sheffield with northern which is also on time 170457

Good morning I am now onboard the 1E06 0800 Edinburgh to London Kings Cross LNER service getting off at Doncaster Azuma 801220 is my train

Without googling it How far south do you think you can go on a North East 4 in 8 day Rover?

Change of plan for today, didn’t fancy going back upto Leeds area, stopped in Doncaster for a little bit and now heading back home as I didn’t sleep great, tomorrow and Friday plans haven’t been finalised yet but depends on how I feel

I’m now at Leeds Which mean one thing only and that is to travel on the following service 1A30 1245 Leeds to London Kings Cross to Doncaster, well it’s because it’s an LNER 225 set it’s loco is 91105 which is the one that went to Heaton depot open weekend

My next service is the 2C33 1110 York to Leeds Northern service via Harrogate class 170454 is my chariot

Today’s travels take me to in no particular order Doncaster Knaresborough Harrogate Ilkley Bradford Forest Square Shipley Back to Newcastle

Onboard LNERs 1K42 0943 Newcastle to York shuttle 801103 is my train

Good morning Ready to catch my train into Newcastle Today’s plan has changed due to the weather 🌦️ Just working on the half plans I had for tomorrow I am using the North East 4 in 8 day Rover ticket for my travels which does cover a large area

5L00 1411 Reading Traincare Depot to Oxford Up Carriage Sdgs 28/09/2025 GWR moving class 165 to Oxford Sidings Units 165122 + 165123 + 165125 + 165126

Making a start on my Railway 200th Anniversary video tonight

I’m now onboard Northern’s 2A40 1622 Carlisle to Chathill 158869 as far as Newcastle

After travelling on 2H90 1318 Leeds to Carlisle Northern and seeing the beautiful stations and views, it’s a journey with doing and I’m already wanting to complete the journey again

I’m onboard Northern 2H90 1318 Leeds to Carlisle 158759 3 car unit on a route that I’ve never travelled on

I’ve got a North East 4 in 8 days rover ticket currently on a TPE service to Leeds Debating to either do a LNER 225 set or the settle and Carlisle line next

How do people know you hobby is train related without words and support the community

Onboard the 1E23 1630 Edinburgh to London Kings Cross LNER service 801226 taking me back as far as Newcastle today

ScotRail’s launched a new service today to Chillin

Where am I? Wrong answers please

Onboard today’s 1S06 0730 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh 801227 upto Edinburgh

LNER Together Livery train allocated services today 801226 3Y14 0425 Heaton T&R.S.M.D. to Berwick-upon-Tweed 05:42 1Y14 0600 Berwick-upon-Tweed to London Kings Cross 10:02 1S13 1100 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh 15:22 1E23 1630 Edinburgh to London Kings Cross 20:50

There Is Room For Everyone. You Matter. Be Your True Self. You Are Beautiful. Shine Bright.

5K00 2031 Heaton T&R.S.M.D. to Hull TPE 802203 on an ECS via York (21:40) and Leeds (2220-2228) and arrive into Hull (2330)

If you had the chance to go on any train journey which one would you go on?

I’m off work next week and my original plans have fallen through so just debating what train trips to do in the week

Yesterday I spent the day with some fellow train enthusiasts for the Railway 200th anniversary that I hadn’t met before, it was great meeting you all

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TPE class 185104 on the 9MII 1059½ NEWCASTLE TO LEEDS

Lovely start to the day here

Very Light Rail (VLR)