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HMS Hurworth exercising on a sunny Loch Long in Argyll Scotland this afternoon Flares, gunfire and a chase down from SD Clyde Racer meant for an interesting view today #StormHour #Scotland #HMSHurworth

Some detial of a very interesting exhibit at the Museo del Ferrocarril‬ in Madrid #Railways #Museums #MuseodelFerrocarril‬

I have been tempted by this special edition VT98 for ages, but couldn't justify the extra €200 above the standard version. However, this ex-display model was on the Lenz stand at the recent International Spur 0 + 1 show at the same price as the standard model, so what could I do! #ModelTrains

Local fuel prices before I went on holiday versus what they are now. #ElGordo #EpsteinWar #MadKingDonny #TRump

Final journey of the day was initially the most stressful. To cut a VERY long story short, our scheduled train didn’t have enough carriages so standing room only, even 1st class, with seat reservations cancelled. So caught the next train which was virtually empty! Nice work GWR! #Railways #Travel

The Eurostar check-in was as bad as expected, plus I got my razor blades confiscated. First time that had happened. Still the departure lounge is much more pleasant than that at St Pancras. However, on the way to London on time so all is well. #Railways #Eurostar #Travel

After a hair raising taxi ride across Paris and before facing the horror that is Eurostar check in, we had a relaxed lunch at a cafe opposite Gate du Nord. The Pelforth was not as good as I remember it. #Bskybeer #Travel

This is the slowest TGV I have ever ridden on! After over three and a half hours we have only got as far as Bordeaux! I am hoping after here it will pick up the pace. #Travel #Railways

Our second train of the day. The 09:33 TGV InOui to Paris Montparnasse. #Railways #Travel

At Hendaye it is a very short walk from the Euskotren station to the SNCF one. However, there is no cafe in either station so if you want breakfast you need to dash to the cafe across the road before your fellow travellers realise this! #Railways #Travel

Heading home! At Donostia Amara station to catch the 07:45 Euskotren to Handaye, the first of four train journeys today. #Railways #Travel

Final evening in San Sebastián and found a bar that serves a pint! #Bskybeer #Spain #Travel

18/70 is yet ANOTHER beer I’ve never heard of, brewed by La Rubia a Heineken subsidiary. San Sebastián bars have a wider range of beers than in Madrid, where it’s mainly Mahou San Miguel. Another difference in San Sebastián is they don’t fill up the glass, that beer is BEFORE I had a drink #Bskybeer

1938: Wagons & Tenders, Locomotives & Coaches and Train Sets from Meccano (+No. O Streamlined Tender; No. O Silver Link Tender; Guard's Van; No. 0/1 Tender; Oil Tank Wagon; No. 1 Wagon; Brake Van; Hornby E120 Electric Locomotive; No. O Silver Link Clockwork Locomotive, Non-Reversing, and more)

Lovely sunny day here in Donostia, but with a cool breeze. So decided to have an afternoon Vermouth instead of beer. However, the bar had yet another beer I had never heard of. Moritz is a long established Barcelona brewery apparently. #Bskybeer

Pintxos for lunch with beer for me and ‘wine for the lady’. The beer is a local brew called Keler, another Spanish beer new to me but really lovely. Reminds me a little of Fullers London Pride. #Bskybeer #Travel #Spain

Stood for a while in the hope of seeing a train pass over this bridge, but none came until I walked under it! #Railways #SanSebastian #Travel

It may not seem much, but this ramp coming up out of Donostia renfe station is quite a challenge when you have large heavy suitcases. #Railways #Travel

Left Madrid for Donostia yesterday afternoon. Chamartín station is still chaotic due to building work, with a minimum of direction signs and lots of closed off areas. Maybe @seatsixtyone.bsky.social has insider knowledge when it will be sorted? #Railways #Travel

I don’t know if this is just a Madrid thing, but most traditional bars seem to have vermouth on draught next to the beers. It is often even in the beer section on a drinks menu. Served with ice and a slice it makes a pleasant change from beer. #Bskybeer #Travel #Madrid

A beer at a local artisan pizzeria. Sadly yet another mediocre cloudy IPA. #Bskybeer #Travel #Madrid

A pause for refreshment during a visit to the Thyssen museum in Madrid. I have seen Alhambra Reserva before, but never tried it. It is ok, but a little too malty for my taste. #Bskybeer #art #Culture

The Spanish idea of a large beer is very different from that of Northern Europeans. However, after three days in Madrid I have discovered you need to ask for a ‘jarra’. This is usually 500ml, but sometimes bars offer a 1500ml jarra also.

Visited the Museo del Ferrocarril this morning. A must see if your are a railway fan visiting Madrid. #Railways #Madrid

The view from the cafe at Segovia Ave station. The is Estrellas FreeDamm alcohol free beer Available on draught almost everywhere and very acceptable. #Bskybeer #Railways

Lunch in Segovia and finally found a bar that knows what cerveza grande means! This is Turia, another beer new to me. This is a ‘tostada’ style lager which is also new to me, but very nice indeed. #Bskybeer #Travel

Major building work at Madrid Chamartin station made it ‘challenging’ to find the high speed platforms. Lots of fellow travellers wandering around desperately looking for the trains. All worked out in the end though. #Railways #Travel

First time on Madrid Metro and generally impressed. Very clean and efficient, and Chamartin station is spectacular! #Railways #Travel

Afternoon drink and tapas in Madrid. Never heard of Ambar before, but apparently it is the leading beer in Aragon. #Bskybeer #wine #beer

Our hotel in Madrid has vending machine in the lobby with beer and sandwiches. Perfect for a midnight snack. #Bskybeer #Mahou

Serious buffer stops at Madrid Atocha–Almudena. #Railways #Buffers

Our train to Madrid was had ‘technical issues’ and was an hour late arriving. So slightly ironic seeing a local commuter train overtaking us. #Railways #Travel

Moto Guzzi Astore

Once again on the upper deck of a TGV inOui. This time heading for Narbonne, about three hours from Lyon. #Railways #Travel

JD Vance’s name on his birth certificate is “James Donald Bowman.” He’s lucky he doesn’t have a vagina—because if he did, the SAVE Act would stop him from voting.

the human body was not designed to know what the worst person in the world is doing every fifteen minutes

Was lured into this bar in Lyon by the wide range of beers on offer. €8 for a pint of St Stephanus is about €4.87 too much! #Bskybeer

Clear blue skies in Dijon, torrential rain Mâcon half an hour later. #Railways #Travel

Hurtling through the Alsace countryside on the top deck of a TFV inOui enjoying the beer purchased at Basel SBB. The Feldschlösschen is a classic Helles and nothing to write home about. The Quöllfrisch is an unfiltered lager and a bit more appealing. #Railways #Bskybeer #Trainbeer

Apparently Mulhouse station was badly damaged in the war and rebuilt in the early 50s. It is nice enough and seems very efficient with a tram stop immediately outside. #Railways #Travel

The second train of our journey today is a Bombardier built TER to Mulhouse. A bit scruffy, but comfortable enough and very smooth. #Railways

If you are a beer lover passing through Basel SBB then you have to visit World of Drinks. You can get wines and spirits there also, but beer is the thing! #Railways #Bskybeer #Travel

A pause in Freiburg, lovely livery on the local Baden-Württemburg trains. #Railways #Trains

Leaving Frankfurt this morning and heading for Lyon. This is the first of three trains today so slight panic when it still hadn’t arrived five minutes before departure, on it now. #railways

Final evening Frankfurt. Never had Henninger before and wasn’t that keen on it. So had a Staropramen next, very pleasant. #Bskybeer

After train show beer while waiting for the train back to Frankfurt. #Modelrailways #Bskybeer

Got these cobbles at today’s Spur 0 + 1 show. Never heard of this brand before but they look amazing, the photos don’t do them justice as they are 3D ‘stones’ stuck to a flexible back. Only €19.95 for an A3 sheet so a LOT cheaper than Juweela. #Modelrailways

This is the special livery VT98 rail bus I got at the show today. I have long wanted this and with €200 off the list price I couldn’t resist. #modelrailways #Lenz

Well, fascinating show. I got myself several sheets of cobbles and a special edition VT98 railcar. #modelrail #Railshows