It's back! Today's #BRNostalgia shows a Class 47 hauled Freightliner at #Reading. Literally everything in this picture's vanished since it was taken in 1991. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

Competition time. Can you name the station? There's no prize beyond being able to be smug about knowing where this is!

The changing face of the Trans-Pennine rail route. Four tracking, resignalling and massive earthworks at the site of Deighton station near Huddersfield. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p276197449/e... #railways #photography

Today's #BRNostalgia shows the rare appearance of a Class 31 on a wiring train at Farringdon on Thameslink Core in 1991. #railways #photography #nostalgia paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/h...

I've updated Monday's blog which saw me checking out progress on the trans-pennine route upgrade (TRU) with more pictures and info. paulbigland.blog/2026/04/13/a... #railways #photography

Today's #BRNostalgia shows how #Manchester Piccadilly used to look like in 1991 with a pair of slam-door Class 304s working local electric services. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

Today's #BRNostalgia shows a DEMU passing under the old elevated signalbox at #Clapham Junction in January 1991. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #nostalgia #photography

Excellent news from Hungary!

2026 world press photo winners announced. www.worldpressphoto.org

Today's #BRNostalgia is from 1990 when mail and parcels trains were a common sight at major stations across the network. Here's a Class 47 at Kings Cross. #railways #photography #nostalgia paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e...

Today's blog. Walking in Edale, trains - and moorland fires. paulbigland.blog/2026/04/08/r... #railways #photography #travel #environment

Today's #BRNostalgia shows 4-EPB No 5481 at #Gillingham in 1991. In those days rubbish was often just swept onto the track. The 'good old days' eh? paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #nostalgia #photography

Today's #BRNostalgia is another of BR's departmental fleet. This time a gauging vehicle converted from an old SR van. Seen at #Clapham Junction in 1993. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p129068436/e... #railways #nostalgia #photography

Today's #BRNostalgia shows a Class 308 driving car under repair at #Doncaster works in 1994. Follow the link for more pictures of the open day. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p1013811902/... #railways #photography #nostalgia

With all the shit that's happening on planet Earth, I'm loving what's coming through from #NASA Artemis 2 mission. The pictures and video are stunning. Maybe there is intelligent life on Earth - even in the USA...

Today's #BRNostalgia is a view of the former marshalling yard at #Tinsley, Sheffield in 1996. It was already a shadow of its former self, but still hung on. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

The leader of the Reform Party and prospective future Prime Minister has decided it is no longer appropriate to say on camera whatever someone asks you to say in return for a surprisingly small amount of money. From the new Private Eye, out now.

"Even an elaborate cheating scheme won’t be enough to deliver Orbán victory if the polls are correct." This is a big deal:

Imagine being a US pilot in Iran after Pete Hagueseth declared “no quarter” (take no prisoners alive — a war crime).

Today's #BRNostalgia. No, you're not seeing things, it is a pair of Class 87s at St Pancras! In October 1991 WCML services were being diverted due to engineering work. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

HEADLINE OF THE DAY: 😆 #BuhBYE

Today's #BRNostalgia show differing designs of Southern region EPB units at the long-gone #Addiscombe station in 1989. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

Today's #BRNostalgia is another vanished scene. A class 504 EMU waits to leave #Manchester Victoria for #Bury in June 1991. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

❗️Ukraine and Bulgaria have signed a 10-year security agreement that includes continued military support, joint weapons production (including drones), and Black Sea demining efforts. Bulgaria is also joining the PURL initiative. #Ukraine

It's my own fault for using ChatGPT as a search tool, but this really made me laugh. "...with an important nuance..." is sublime 🤌

✍️ New article: Battery costs have declined by 99% in the last three decades, making electrified transport a reality— Over 20 million electric cars were sold globally in 2025 — some for as little as $10,000. Even just two decades ago, that would have been impossible. The reason it's possible now?

Today's #BRNostalgia is another departmental vehicle. This time a converted EMU seen at Wandsworth Rd, London in March 1996. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p129068436/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

Public transport fares waived in two Australian states to combat rising fuel costs news.sky.com/story/public...

Today's #BRNostalgia. BR had a tiny fleet of departmental diesel shunters. Normally tucked away at Reading, here's 97654 at #Paddington during the station remodelling in Oct 1991. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p129068436/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

Today's #BRNostalgia shows a Class 205 'Thumper' DEMU sporting NSE livery at Clapham Junction in June 1990. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #nostalgia #photography

Today's #BRNostalgia is a Class 307 EMU thundering through complex trackwork at #Starford East London in March 1990. This scene looks very different today. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

Today's picture (and video). Talk about 'four seasons in one day'... paulbigland.blog/2026/03/25/2... #WestYorkshire

Today's #BRNostalgia. The Class 08 used to be found at stations and yards across the UK. 1057 were built, only a few are left. Here's one at Bow Midland yard in E London in April 1991. Note the #Stratford depot sparrow logo. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

Today's blog. Railway structures new and old... paulbigland.blog/2026/03/24/2... #photography #railways

It's back! Today's #BRNostalgia is a peep at a Class 86 making its way through the #Euston station throat in April 1990. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

Today's blog. tonight's the night. we're prepping for the 2026 Community Rail awards in #Derby. paulbigland.blog/2026/03/19/r... #railways #CommunityRail

For today's #BRNostalgia we're back in 3rd rail territory and commuting Southern-style. A slam door 4-EPB unit stands at #Dartford in February 1991. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

Get ready Derby, it's the day we've all been waiting for - the #CommunityRail Awards! 🥳 We're making our final preparations and looking forward to an evening of celebration. Revisit our fabulous shortlist to get yourself in the party mood ✨ #CRA26 communityrail.org.uk/shortlist-an...

Today's #BRNostalgia shows a snowy #Stratford station in East London with a pair of 37s on snowplough duty in Feb 1991. It's another scene that's unrecognisable today. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #nostalgia #photography

Today's blog. Sunshine and folly's. One's architectural, one's political. paulbigland.blog/2026/03/17/1...

#Trump doesn't take rejection well, does he?

The United States is contemplating threatening to kill people with HIV in another country as leverage to get that country's minerals. We have become a sick nation, just as depraved and disgusting as its leader.

Today's #BRNostalgia is another scene that's disappeared. A pair of Class 31s are seen on shed at #Buxton on the 5th February 1991. Both shed and 31s are long-gone. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #Railways #Photography #Nostalgia

Hugely embarassing for the Americans, who seem totally out of their depth when it comes to modern drone warfare.

It's like an open goal - Farage practically begging pranksters to get on board.

🔴 The Elections Watchdog Doesn’t Know Where Reform UK’s Crypto Donations Are Coming From The UK’s electoral watchdog tells @bylinetimes.bsky.social it wants tough new legal powers to prevent overseas donors from secretly bankrolling British political parties bylinetimes.com/2026/03/16/t...

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Today's #BRNostalgia is from 3rd rail territory, showing a trio of 4-CEPs stabled at #Tonbridge on the 14th October 1990. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

Today's blog features the magnificent Piece Hall, food and drink - and a round Robin! paulbigland.blog/2026/03/15/w... #photography #travel