Freightliner Class 70009 on long term hire to Colas Rail Freight working 6C37 (Chirk Kronospan AMEC/Colas - Carlisle Yard AMEC/Colas) passing through Telford Central at 11:33. (16/11/25)

DB Cargo Class 66035 "Resourcesful" TnT 66094 working 6L40 (Runcorn East - Bescot Up Engineers Sidings) passing through Telford Central at 10:09. (16/11/25)

TFW Class 197040 is seen at Donnington RFT terminal. (16/11/25)

I got to experience the Polar Express for the first time tonight and it was a lovely surprise to what has been a good weekend. The experience was really magical and the actors were fantastic. Credit where Credit is due. I made the hot chocolate and got to taste it on the train haha.

It's that time of year to BELIEVE again. That's right Six weekends of making Hot Chocolate for the Polar Express Train Ride at the Telford Steam Railway for myself. The BELIEVE sign is better this year as it has a locomotive next to it 😁

Another week completed on the iron road ✅️ A mixture of cleaning the depot left, right and centre, HD05, HD06, 170505 and HD01. Archive photo of 170505 at Telford Central in September 2020. It certainly looks different now in the EMR purple colours inside and out.

Enjoyed watching the fireworks 🎆 at Donnington Bonfire tonight. 🔥🔥🔥

When @MrTimDunn came to name the Telford Steam Tram at the Telford Steam Railway. What a marvellous day it was. It's been a fantastic project to be involved in as well. youtu.be/nRjscsEWKMc?...

Another week completed on the iron road.✅️ My second week back and it has been a real challenge with all the problems we have had this week. HD05 was our target this week as it was on B exam. Photo of the electric 08308 at Derby which we have on depot at the moment on test.

GBRF Class 66315 at Donnington RFT today. It had worked 4G64 (Carlisle New Yard - Donnington RFT GBRF) It then left extremely early working 4Z76 (Donnington RFT GBRF - Kineton MOD GBRF) (6/11/25)

Sorry to hear about the incident on the train last night. It's horrible news to read about at the moment. My thoughts go out to the people involved 🙏🏻

Did some track work this afternoon at the Railway whilst volunteering and whilst on the engineering train I took a photo of 37263 which was next door. I feel exhausted after using the Robel tamping tool this afternoon to lift the track up with ballast. A good day however.

Pinch, Punch first of the month. Hello November 👋🏻

October highlights: Class 37 Diesel Gala at the Severn Valley Railway. Team Tram at the Telford Steam Railway. Seeing Duke of Gloucester on test at Telford Central. Visiting the Swanage Railway whilst on holiday in Weymouth. Let's see what November brings.

Some unseen photos from my commute to work on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th October 2025. 67022 HD04 82204 at Crewe 196004 at Wolverhampton 390009 on the approach to Crewe. It was a train race between the Pendo and the 730 I was on.

My first week back at work has been completed. We cleaned HD07, 158901 and HD03. It's been great to be back at work and seeing my colleagues again. A selection of photos from my travels to work on Monday and Tuesday. Including 37422 "Pegasus" on a test train.

Hello from Telford Central. A different route into work today starting with the 11:51 off Telford Central to Birmingham International with 158827 and 158838. 1I12.

Nice to be back at work today and seeing my colleague again after being off ill.🙂

Good afternoon from Telford Central. Today is my big day. I return to work after around 2 months off. Starting off with 2J14 12:24 off Telford Central to Shrewsbury with 196112. I'm glad to be going back to work.

37263 sounding good at the Telford Steam Railway today when I was volunteering. (25/10/25) Good to have it home again 😀

It's not everyday you go out for lunch with your grandparents and at the pub a female member of the staff said to me that I smell clean. I only got up to grab some extra napkins for our pudding.

A few more photos of myself in the Narrow Gauge World magazine.

Just a reminder BBC News - Buses to replace trains between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

After my good news this morning I should be able to return to work very soon. I can also drive now again which is also good news. Just have to sort out work formalities first however before I return 😁

I'm on the front cover of the Narrow Gauge World magazine (Issue 197 October 2025) with @MrTimDunn regarding the Steam Tram at the Telford Steam Railway. 😁 You can see me at the back doing my guard duties.

Winning Moves Telford & Wrekin Monopoly Board Game, Advance around the board and trade your way to success, gift for ages 8 plus : Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games share.google/hvMwse8r25C6... Telford has it's own Monopoly edition now.

Locomotives at the Swanage Railway (13/10/25) Class 33012 (D6515) "Lt Jenny Lewis RN" Class 33053 Class 08436 Steam Locomotive No. 34070 Battle of Britain Class 4-6-2 "Manston"

Day 4 (Final day)) Littlesea Holiday Park Holiday (13/9/25) In the morning we explored Corfe Castle 🏰

Day 3) Littlesea Holiday Park Holiday in Weymouth. (12/9/25) We spent the morning in Weymouth and saw some rather nice Motorbikes and Cars.

Day 2) Littlesea Holiday Park in Weymouth. (11/9/25) Completed a trail we started last time we were out Weymouth and evening entertainment in the showbar was another live band called GT

Day 1) Littlesea Holiday Park Holiday in Weymouth (10/9/25) Checked out our Caravan and the evening entertainment which included the Seaside Squad and a live band called The Dynamics.

I'm famous once again. My 196 photo has been used (and credited) in the recent @RAIL Magazine. Issue 1045 talking about the Camp Hill Line. A real surprise for me today which has put a smile on my face 😊 Thank you @RAIL for using my photo 😊👍🏻

Class 37508 departing Bridgnorth at the Severn Valley Railway at the 65 Years of Class 37 event. (2/10/25)

LSG Steam Locomotive no. 71000 "Duke of Gloucester" with 57003 "Inter City Railway Society 50th Anniversary" working 1Z55 (Shrewsbury - Crewe) passing through Telford Central at 16:09 today.

Myself and Steam locomotive 1501 have the same thing in common at the moment. We are both feeling sorry for ourselves especially me as I'm feeling rough at the moment. 😭 Aches/pains, snotty noise sore throat and a cough. 🤮🤒 Hopefully soon 1501 will be restored again.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n... www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n... 71000 "Duke of Gloucester" on a test run today with 8 carriages by the looks of it if anyone wants to see it.

Class 37250 performs a shunt move at Highley at the Severn Valley Railway 65 Years of Class 37 event. (2/10/25)

Class 37901 "Mirrlees Pioneer" departing Arley at the Severn Valley Railway 65 Years of Class 37 event. (2/10/25)

A decent day from Team Tram today. Give/take 67 passengers which has been good. Fantastic achievement from Team Tram to get the tram back up and running this year with Tim Dunn coming to Celebrate the occasion.

Back in my happy place today 🚂

WCR Class 37518 "Fort William" departing Kidderminster at the 65 Years of Class 37 at the Severn Valley Railway. (2/10/25)

youtu.be/-X3uRjJnrro?... New YouTube video from me. Please check it out.

My favourite video from the 65 Years of Class 37 at the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala. Telford Steam Railway's Class 37263 departing Highley with Hellfire thrash 🔥🔥🔥🔊😍 It's my favourite 37 as well 🔊 (2/10/25)

WCR Class 37518 "Fort William" is seen at Kidderminster at the 65 Years of Class 37 at the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala. (2/10/25)

Wensleydale Class 37250 is seen at Highley at the 65 Years of Class 37 at the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala. (2/10/25)

Loram Class 37508 is seen at Kidderminster and Bridgnorth at the 65 Years of Class 37 at the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala. (2/10/25)

Class 37264 is seen at Bewdley at the 65 Years of Class 37 at the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala. (2/10/25) Currently based at the North Yorkshire Railway.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Class (D6948) 37248 is seen at Kidderminster and Highley at the 65 Years of Class 37 at the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala. (2/10/25)

Class 37688 "Great Rocks" is seen at Kidderminster at the 65 Years of Class 37 at the Severn Valley Railway. (2/10/25) Now based at the North Yorkshire Railway.

My favourite Class 37 😍 Telford Steam Railway's Class 37263 is seen at Kidderminster and Bridgnorth at the 65 Years of Class 37 at the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala. (2/10/25)