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Glasgow Central Tour  –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2 – Episode 18 In ‘Glasgow Central Tour‘ I join a group for a tour ‘behind the scenes’ at Scotland’s busiest station. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with the podcast: The Concourse: We meet in the station’s spacious concourse which dates … Continue reading "U...

Journey’s End  –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2 – Episode 17 In ‘Journey’s End‘ I continue my journey to my arrival at Glasgow Central. I then walk to St. Enoch Square, the true home of the Thames Clyde Express. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with the podcast: The last … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep 17 Journey’s End"...

On to Kilmarnock  –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2 – Episode 16 In ‘On to Kilmarnock‘ I continue my journey through the Scottish lowlands on a ScotRail Class 156 Super Sprinter. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with the podcast: Dumfries – the ‘Queen of the South’: The red sandstone … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep 16 On...

North from Carlisle  –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2 – Episode 15 In ‘North from Carlisle‘ I spend some time at Carlisle Citadel Station before boarding my ScotRail train to Glasgow. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with the podcast: Glasgow and South-Western Railway: I leave Carlisle on the lines … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep 15 Nort...

Carlisle  –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2 – Episode 14 In ‘Carlisle‘ I spend some time looking round the city, spend a night in the Travelodge and return to the station. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with the podcast: Staying the night: I’m staying at the Travelodge in the … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep 14 Carlisle" The post U...

On to Carlisle  –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2 – Episode 13 In ‘On to Carlisle‘ I complete my journey from Leeds to Carlisle along the Settle and Carlisle line. On reaching Carlisle I say goodbye to Northern Trains who I have been travelling with since Sheffield. Please click on a thumbnail to see the … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep13 On to Carlisle" The post U...

We reach Garsdale  –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2 –    Episode 12 In ‘We reach Garsdale‘ the journey from Leeds to Carlisle continues as we travel from Settle north along the Settle and Carlisle line. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with the podcast: Settle Station: The Grade II … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep12 We reach Gar...

On to Hellifield  –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2  –    Episode 11 In ‘On to Hellifield‘ I continue my journey from Leeds to Carlisle. We travel from West Yorkshire into North Yorkshire. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with the podcast: Apperley Bridge: Just before Apperley Bridge station we … Continue reading "UKRJ S2...

Leeds to Kirkstall Forge – UK Rail Journeys Series 2 – Episode 10 In ‘Leeds to Kirkstall Forge‘ I spend time in City Square in Leeds. It is Sunday morning and although the hospitality venues are already busy the square is virtually traffic free. A big change from when I was at University here. Please … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep 10 Leeds to Kirkstall Forge" The post...

Rail 200 Tour – UK Rail Journeys Series 2 – Episode 200 In the ‘Rail 200 Tour‘ I join the Railway Touring Company‘s Charter train marking the 200th Anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with the podcast: A bit of history: On 27 … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Rail 200 Tour" The post UKRJ S2 Rai...

Leeds and Ribblehead – UK Rail Journeys Series 2 – Episode 09 In ‘Leeds and Ribblehead‘ I spend time in Leeds and take a trip to Ribblehead to watch the Railway Touring Company‘s Cumbrian Mountain Express cross the viaduct. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with the podcast: Friday evening … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep09 Leeds and Ribbl...

On to Leeds – UK Rail Journeys Series 2 – Episode 08 In ‘On to Leeds‘ I continue my journey to Leeds. Today only part of my journey is on the true route of the Thames Clyde Express as a nine-mile section of the traditional route no longer exists. Once a hive of industry with … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep 08 On to Leeds" The post UKRJ S2 Ep 08 On to Leeds appeared fir...

Sheffield Railway Station and on to Swinton – UK Rail Journeys Series 2 – Episode 07 In ‘Sheffield Railway Station and on to Swinton‘ I visit Sheffield Station and then start my journey with Northern Rail to Leeds. Today only part of my journey is on the true route of the Thames Clyde Express. Please click … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep07 Sheffield Railway Statio...

On to Sheffield –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 06 In ‘On to Sheffield’ my journey continues with the East Midlands Railway from Trowell to Sheffield along the original route of Thames Clyde Express. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with the podcast: Ilkeston: In 2013 Ilkeston was the … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep 06 On to Sheffield" The...

Leicester to Trowell –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 05 In ‘Leicester to Trowell’ my journey continues with the East Midlands Railway from Leicester, via Nottingham, to Trowell. This gets me back onto the original route of Thames Clyde Express. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with the podcast: … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep 05 Leicester...

We reach Leicester –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 04 In ‘We reach Leicester’ my journey continues northwards, and reaches the Thames Clyde’s first stop in Leicester. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with the podcast: Radlett Aerodrome: We pass the remains of the old Handley Page aircraft works … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep04 We re...

Northward Bound –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 03 In ‘Northward Bound’ I start my journey, leaving St. Pancras on an East Midlands Railway Class 222 Meridian train. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with the podcast: The Thames Clyde Express: I am following, as far as is possible today, … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep03 Northward Boun...

Around St. Pancras –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 02 In ‘Around St. Pancras’ I walk up Midland Road on the west side of the station and visit St. Pancras Old Church. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Midland Road: Midland Road runs up the western … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep 02 Around St Pancras" The post UKRJ S2 Ep 0...

St. Pancras –  UK Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 01 In ‘St. Pancras’ I arrive at the station to start my journey along the route of the Midland Railway’s Scotch Expresses and the LMS Thames Clyde Express. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: The Midland Railway: The … Continue reading "UKRJ S2 Ep01 St Pancras" The post UKR...

Our return to Paddington – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 18 In Our return to Paddington our two steam locomotives power us out of Wales and up the Great Western mainline to Paddington. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs for this podcast: Watering at Craven Arms: We stop for water at … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 18 Our return to Paddington" The post...

From Crewe to Shrewsbury – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 17 In From Crewe to Shrewsbury our our two steam locomotives power us out of Crewe station and on to the Welsh Marches line. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs for this podcast: Crewe station: The station, then on the Grand … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 17 From Crewe to Shrewsbury" The post UK...

Onwards to Crewe – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 16 In Onwards to Crewe our journey continues along the North Wales Mainline to Chester and then south to Crewe where two steam locomotives are waiting for us to arrive. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs for this podcast: More closed stations … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep16 Onwards to Crewe" The post...

Homeward Bound (1) – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 15 It’s day 5 of The Welsh Dragon and we’re Homeward Bound, however before we set off on our coach to the station I talk to Kate and Shaun who are two very seasoned Steam Dreams travellers. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 15 Homeward Bound (1)" The post UKRJ S1 Ep 15...

Snowdonia (2) – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 14 It’s day 4 of The Welsh Dragon and we’re in Snowdonia. But before we set off I talk to Kate and Shaun, two of the seasoned Steam Dreams travellers. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs for this podcast: Yesterday’s trip with Kate … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep14 Snowdonia (2)" The post...

Up Snowdon by rail – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 13 On day 4 of The Welsh Dragon tour we board our coaches and head to Llanberis because we’re going Up Snowdon by rail. But before that I talk to two seasoned travellers. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs that accompany … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 13 Up Snowdon by rail" The post UKRJ S1 Ep...