Guest Announcement! JULIE PEASGOOD will be joining us at our #PeterCushing 'WEEKEND IN WHITSTABLE' EVENT Sat-23 & Sun-24 May. Julie will be sharing stories of working with Peter and brings many fond memories of him. Book now 0808 178 8212 or online buff.ly/v7CArvg

Lovely afternoon at the @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social Cellar Club Live at the Water Rats venue near King’s Cross in London. Good to see Caroline Munro, Steve Nallon, Julian Glover CBE and David McGillivary interviewed live on stage by horror aficionado Kim Newman.

I’ll be there for the whole weekend; seated in the front row of the circle.

Are you joining us for a weekend of dazzling stars, good old-fashioned variety entertainment, rare films and all the vintage charm of #TPTV at the FESTIVAL OF FILM 2026 Sat 21 & Sun 22 March. We promise you an unmissable weekend! Tickets selling fast! buff.ly/LsCIcFM

Are you joining us for a weekend of dazzling stars, good old-fashioned variety entertainment, rare films and all the vintage charm of #TPTV at the FESTIVAL OF FILM 2026 Sat-21 & Sun-22 March. We promise you an unmissable weekend! Tickets selling fast! buff.ly/LsCIcFM

Happy to have arrived home this afternoon and found my copy of next month’s Intermission (courtesy of @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social) waiting for me. Nice articles about Guy Rolfe, Valentine Dyall, Dickie Valentine, The Lone Ranger, Liz Fraser, Harry Alan Towers, impressionists, and much much more…

Good to see more people choosing the train in 2025! 👇 From the ORR’s latest statistics on passenger rail usage

EXCLUSIVE! TPTV Branded Cushion – Handmade By Us! Designed for comfort and practicality, it features a pocket on the back – perfect for storing a remote control! A great way to bring a touch of #TPTV into your home. Just £20 with free UK P&P. buff.ly/CslljTd

A damp afternoon in which I travelled from Keighley to Oxenhope behind the LNWR Coal Tank; then back to Ingrow West for a visit to the Museum of Rail Travel before taking the railbus back to Keighley.

34053 ‘Sir Keith Park’ departing Eridge railway station with the 2:35 service to Tunbridge Wells West on the Spa Valley Railway; with 33063 on the rear.

First time visiting the Spa Valley Railway today; there I enjoyed a good roundtrip from Eridge to Tunbridge Wells West and back.

A quick walk around London Bridge this late morning.

Many Happy Returns to our dear friend #MelvynHayes who celebrates his birthday today! You can also meet him in person at our Festival of Film at the Alban Arena St Albans on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd March 2026. buff.ly/Hu4CsXI Have a great day, Melvyn!

Today’s choice for #SongwritingSunday Music I composed for a lovely old film piece from the delightful @bo66ie29 ‘s treasure trove! #London

Gracie Fields, singing star of the industrial age, was born in Rochdale as Grace Stansfield on this day 1898.

Exclusive Deals and Incredible Value in the #Renown January Sale! Comedy, soap, adventure and history box sets, a fabulous 7-DVD bundle and much more! Head over now and grab a bargain! buff.ly/337CpqM

Delighted that Cellar Club scream queen #CarolineMunro & the fabulous Maddy Smith are joining us live on stage at our #TPTV FESTIVAL OF FILM 2026 at the Alban Arena, St Albans on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd March. Tickets are on sale!! Call 0808 178 8212 or online now! buff.ly/oIflocX

The line-up for this festival is becoming more interesting!

A great investment in nostalgia and wonderful memories.

A good day at the Severn Valley Railway’s Winter Steam Gala. After arrival at Kidderminster, I travelled to Hampton Loade where I then walked down to Country Park Halt to catch a train to Highley. After an hour there, I travelled to Bridgnorth for a quick stroll before heading back to Kidderminster.

Delighted that the great #MartyWildeMBE is joining us live on stage at our #TPTV FESTIVAL OF FILM 2026 live on stage at @albanarena St Albans on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd March. Tickets on now sale!! Call 0808 178 8212 or online now! buff.ly/wtE7YeH

Every war in history has started after some arsehole has convinced his country's leader that it will be quick, easy, and over in a few days.

BR Standard 5 no 73082 ‘Camelot’ leaving Kingscote tender first with a goods train on the Bluebell Railway this New Year’s Day.

BR Standard 5 no 73082 ‘Camelot’ leaving Horsted Keynes with a goods train on the Bluebell Railway this New Year’s Day.

It’s 2026! I’m looking forward to sharing songs and stories with you all! First up is one I wrote. ‘Happy New Year’ which I wish all of you and thanks for tuning in.Will be lovely to see more Bluesky, so please feel free to re post! 🎵 🎹. #HappyNewYear2026 #NewYear2026 #NewYearsDay #MusicSky

An amazing New Year’s Day spent at the Bluebell Railway, enjoyed every minute of it!

The line-up for today, NEW YEAR'S DAY on #TalkingPicturesTV #AuldLangSyne #HappyNewYear

Happy New Year, everyone! It was a great privilege to have watched this exclusive programme while staying at East Grinstead Premier Inn; be sure to watch it on Encore if you missed out, it’s such a fascinating show featuring many highlights from the various live shows in recent years.

May we wish each and everyone of you a Happy New Year. There's much more to come when you live life in the past lane! Happy 2026 Folks! Noel, Sarah, Neill, Archie and of course all the usherettes!

'Cos the truth is the years just pass like trains I wave but they don't slow down' - 'Happy Returns' by Steven Wilson (2015) Happy new year, train song fans, whichever part of the planet you're on

So on this New Year’s Eve, I paid my first ever visit to the Bluebell Railway; though really I travelled from East Grinstead to Kingscote and back; but I’ll be back there tomorrow for an extended day out. Locomotives in operation were 34059 ‘Sir Archibald Sinclair’ and 6989 ‘Wightwick Hall’.

Legendary actor #JulianGlover (Hammer/The Saint/Dr Who) will be a special guest at our CELLAR CLUB LIVE event at the Water Rats, London on Sun 8th Feb 2026 with #CarolineMunro #KimNewman + mystery guests! ONLY 10 TICKETS LEFT! Call 0808 178 8212 or online: buff.ly/RL7e6B3

Tomorrow! ✨ NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH MIKE & NOEL AND FRIENDS! 31st Dec 10:35pm! Join the best New Year's Eve Party this year with hosts #NoelCroninBEM & @MikeReadUK The greatest ever star-studded end of year party! #TPTVsubtitles

The line-up for tomorrow, NEW YEAR'S EVE on #TalkingPicturesTV

It's #TheBrothers Reunion with #ColinBaker #FrancoisePascal #JuliaGoodman live on stage at our #TPTV FESTIVAL OF FILM 2026 at @albanarena St Albans, Sat 21 & Sun 22 March 2026. Tickets on sale! Call 0808 178 8212 or online now! buff.ly/eeGJzbW

Go on, you know you want to…

Been a while since I’ve posted such posts; but here I am with my newly arrived copy of Intermission, courtesy of @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social. Nicely written articles about Gerald Harper, Jessie Matthews, Kenneth Connor, Forbes & Attenborough, Medway Queen, the telephone, and so much more!

This is @trainsongscentral.bsky.social - the only resource on Planet Earth (that we know of) dedicated to train songs and the many ties that bind railways/railroads & music. Come on in, look around, learn a thing or two and, if you like what you see, please share/repost to spread the word.

Channel D will be opening on #TalkingPicturesTV today at 4pm.... THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (1964) #TPTVsubtitles

FACT OF THE DAY. 28 December 1879. Tay Railway Bridge collapsed, during a storm, as a train from Burntisland to Dundee passed over it. An estimated 75 people died. The bridge was designed by Sir Thomas Bouch. The inquiry ruled that the designer had not factored in the danger of high winds.

Brigitte Bardot (1934-2025)

Sad news that French cinema icon, Brigitte Bardot has died. She leaves behind a prestigious legacy. Not just her cinematic history, but also her work with animal welfare, will never be forgotten.

Education was never so funnier! 🎓 THE HAPPIEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE (1950) 1:50pm #AlastairSim #MargaretRutherford #JoyceGrenfield #JohnTurnbull classic comedy #TPTVsubtitles

Brigitte Bardot, 1934-2025

The line-up for today, Sunday 28th December on #TalkingPicturesTV

A good day’s volunteering on the buffet car onboard today’s steam service at the East Lancashire Railway.

The line-up for 🎄 Boxing Day on #TalkingPicturesTV

Promise not to post about this again after today, but it is a cracking accompaniment to Christmas Dinner prep! Www.allaboutthemusicpod.com podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

Merry Christmas Everyone! https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/merry-christmas-everyone-2.html #christmas

From all of us here at Community Rail Network, we would like to wish our lovely members, partners, followers and friends a very Merry Christmas 🥰✨🎄 Whatever you're doing this festive break, we hope you all have a peaceful, happy and relaxing time with the people you love ♥️ 📸East Suffolk Lines CRP