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Category Archives: Out and about
The Bartlett’s in Berlin – 3
The area around the Warschauer Str. terminus is of both railway and historic interest. Behind the station itself is this small maintenance shed, and a large carriage shed. I don’t think Lidl are now operating trains! Although I didn’t see any trains enter the … Continue reading
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The Bartlett’s in Berlin – 2
Just next to the Warstrauer Str. U-Bahn station was the S-Bahn station and the DB main lines. I suppose in UK London terms, the U-Bahn is like London Underground, whilst the S-Bahn is more like London commuter trains – the … Continue reading
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The Bartlett’s in Berlin – 1
Maxine and I recently spent a long weekend in Berlin, visiting our eldest daughter. We thoroughly enjoyed Berlin, despite having chosen to visit the same weekend as the Champion’s League (football) final. It’s an interesting city, the greenest in Europe, with all those Cold … Continue reading
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Has Rolls-Royce created the train of the future?
From the Daily Telegraph…. A new generation of more efficient, quieter and greener trains could be coming to Britain’s railway lines, driven by a new hybrid power system built by Rolls-Royce.The company – best known for its aircraft engines but … Continue reading
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Wonderful photographs of Chinese stream railway
Another gem from the Daily Telegraph: While China boasts the world’s most extensive high-speed rail infrastructure with over 16,000 kilometers of track, the Shixi-Bagou railway is still a primary connection for local villagers between towns and is kept alive by … Continue reading
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Don’t be so ridiculous!!!!!!
Thomas the Tank Engine is ‘nasty’ and ‘sinister’ – or so say liberal parents, according to the Daily Telegraph. Would you believe that: Today marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of the first ‘Railway Series’ book by the Anglican … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, ESNG, railway, thomas
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Barrow Hill Round House Rail Ale Festival
A message from the Cha(i)rman dropped into my inbox: Hi having a great time at Barrow Hill Round House. Picture below. The first pictures have railway content and look interesting enough…. But the next ones show the true purpose of … Continue reading
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Tagged beer, ESNG, preservation, railway
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Spot the difference!
I hope that the Railway Modeller will forgive my use of this excellent photograph of 3 ‘Deltics’. To explain, and to quote… An imposing line up of Deltics, reminiscent of Haymarket shed in the 1960’s, perhaps? However, not everything is … Continue reading
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Tagged ESNG, model railway, N gauge, railway
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A week in Albania
Back from a week’s work in Albania, prospecting a pipeline route and evaluating the river crossing points. Not much railway interest, but here are a few holiday snaps from a beautiful and friendly country. First the work. This is a … Continue reading
Another old favorite
Cha(i)rman Allan semt me this shot taken by Sean on 18 March from the cab of his train. These ‘Hasting’ DEMUs are another favourite from my early train spotting days, as they also ran on the line between Petts Wood … Continue reading
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Tagged ESNG, prototype, railway, Southern Electric
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