Nice little day out at Locomotion for the 200th birthday with a couple of colleagues. Some old, some new and some current stuff as well as a rail tour up to Stanhope and back from Carnforth

Anti-racist demonstrators blocking Tommy Robinson’s fascists from marching through the centre of Newcastle - successfully so far But being kettled and apparently the police are agreeing an alternative route for the far right

The extremely rare sight of a Class 37 at NCL as it changes crew while running 2Z03 Glasgow Central to York Holgate.

The lesser spotted spare today so a few steps in round toon. The Stephenson monument on Neville St, very prominent given the 200th birthday of the railway as we know it is this Saturday, just across from the listed building of NCL Central. Likely be packed with Bradford fans in a few hours too!

Just caught a passing glimpse of Royal Scots Grey 50022 passing at Dunston this morning as I was on my way into work. Fabulous bit of kit looking resplendent. On its way back to Crewe after spending the weekend at Heaton for the depot open day

Spending the day with the inspiration train. Amazed that @geofftech.bsky.social isn’t here to spend the whole day playing with the slam doors 😅

Relaxing Sunday off for the annual end of season friendly. No whites worn this year to spare embarrassment, squeezed in 8000 steps wandering the boundary instead. Back at it tomorrow volunteering on the @rail200.bsky.social Inspiration train at Darlington!

There are certainly worse views from an office window out there #Northumberland #ECML #Coast

A sunny (and on time) view of water next to rail along the Tyne Valley. Just for @jenonthemove.com after the grey and frustrating trip a short while ago

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Winter training starts this Thursday for all aspiring to ply senior cricket. Nee faces are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend, there are always spots up for grabs for those who are keen or want a new challenge. #cricket #training

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"We're fighting for fairness" Read our Substack about the Avanti Train Managers dispute 🔗 rmtunion.org/3Q3uLnf

I like this, however more emphasis needs to be placed on ‘the train pulls away from the platform at” rather than people thinking “I can board until” The amount of late runners screaming obscenities at a slowly accelerating train is crazy. Please just try to arrive in plenty of time 🙂

Nice day off yesterday and a trip to the #YorkIceTrail Of course there would be trains involved as part of the 32 exhibits featuring Mallard, Grand Central and one reminiscent of Flying Scotsman! Impressive work citywide and very busy too. Shame about the 0415 alarm today 😅

If any businesses on my contacts or any of my contacts know of businesses who would be willing to support a local community club then please do ask them to get in touch ❤️

Great showing from the toon given how much bigger all of the other cities are. I like to think I do my bit to help keep them open ☕️🍩😅

If any businesses on my contacts or any of my contacts know of businesses who would be willing to support a local community club then please do ask them to get in touch ❤️

The view from Plessey Viaduct on the ECML and and Northumberlandia (look it up for an aerial view and some history) on my first service of the day as 2A36 makes its way to Morpeth on board 158843

Held on the King Edward Bridge awaiting platform at Newcastle. Managed to capture some great lighting late in the evening across the #tyne showing most of the bridges in some way or the other. #newcastle #gateshead #northeast

Change to lates this week so bright lights replace sunshine. The approach to Newcastle from Sunderland via High Level Bridge means snaps of The Sage, Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge, Millennium Bridge, St James Park and the city centre itself. Now time for a cuppa before my next service ☕️

First train of the day (GWR) Over priced, over crowded, tap not working in the loo, no soap, and the toilet squirts out when flushed. Privitisation ladies and gentleman... And you want to give these vultures our NHS?

If you see the post, quote with a bridge from your gallery

The mighty #tynebridge and home of #nufc - St James Park as seen from Gateshead upon approach to the High Level Bridge as well as a view down the #rivertyne from said bridge!

Since it’s been an early finish, time to annoy the neighbours for a bit (depending on their tastes) and pretend I’m 21 again. Quite an eclectic mix on the shelves and in the folders but always nice to put some tunes on to brighten up a day 🙌🏻 #dj #decks #music

It’s Brew Monday! Samaritans volunteers and rail colleagues are here for a chat at these @lner.co.uk stations this morning: Berwick, Darlington, Doncaster, Durham, Grantham, Leeds, London King’s Cross, Newark Northgate, Newcastle, Northallerton, Wakefield Westgate and York. Reach out for a cuppa!

Morning folks Today is Blue / Brew Monday If you’re travelling today on the rail network look out for Samaritans volunteers and also valued rail colleagues are here for a chat. Reach out today and a cuppa maybe available too! Read the following from the Samaritans… 1/6

consettcc.hitscricket.com/newsstory/ne... Another major milestone reached in my voluntary role, although I can’t take too much credit, I’m delighted to chair an organisation that’s making such a positive difference in the community 🙌🏻

“Build it and they will come” Been impressed by the positive feedback from those using the line. Still lots of happy folk explaining what a difference it’s making to their commute and/or leisure activities. Great to see!

'Great milestone' as Northumberland Line registers 50,000 passenger journeys in first month www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/01...

A T&W Metro turned up, even going to be early into Central for sign on! No prizes but will take guessed for which station I took the snap at 🙂 Nice to see the sun today and a little warmth coming from it too, hopefully it’s making everyone a little more cheery for the shift ahead 😀

Taken from a Facebook group (UK against hate, can’t find them on here to “retweet” them directly)

Absolutely this from Ed Davey 👏

Happy New Year all! Starting mine with the flu 🙄 no festivities or alcohol for me, fluids, paracetamol and rest. Looking forward to 2025, been a member of my local cricket club for 27 years and have started my fifth year as chair. For my entire time here the roof has been in a terrible state.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! #WorldBollardAssociation

“Just hire new drivers” They’re trying to, good article with some in depth insight

If Farage was popular enough to be PM, he’d have done it by now Musk’s money won’t change that However, the fact that Musk can openly interfere in the politics of a country that he is not a citizen of is the real problem If that means banning Twitter, then ban it. No time to waste

@geofftech.bsky.social Your Christmas Day today isn’t it? How long until the 2024 instalment of least used appears on YouTube 🙂

Not ready for this filth to make an appearance yet. Just want a nice warm car after work, none of this cold and ice nonsense 🥶

For anyone that moans about leaves on the line. This is the contact between the train wheel and the rail. Both of which are metal. #train #railway #leavesontheline

Giving this a go to try and escape the cesspit formerly known as Twitter. #trains #railway #conductor #guard #northernrailway #sprinter