The Rail Enthusiast thread
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Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
House I'm going to look at today is close to the west cost main line. I cant say I'm a pn anal train twitcher, but I do like the railways. One of society's better achievements.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
A train went past while we were there. Not at all intrusive in tone or volume.
Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
We will expect regular photographs if you move there.
Mad Doug Biker
Just a damaged guy.
- Location
- Craggy Island
BUY BUY BUY! 😆
Mad Doug Biker
Just a damaged guy.
- Location
- Craggy Island
That said, just wait until the Railgrinder* comes...
* - No, not a dating/sex app for rail enthusiasts.
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Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Very tempted, my friend. Suits our needs well.
We're actually viewing the house next door on Monday evening!
Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
Which one has the best view of the trains?
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Alas, neither. The nearest railway bridge is about 200 metres away, the track down in a cutting, hence it being relatively quiet. The next bridge is probably even better for watching, and that's only another 200 metres further on.
You lot would like daughter #1's house. She lives in Lidlington, Bedfordshire, right on the village boundary. From the summer house in her garden you can watch the trains go by on what is going to be part of the forthcoming Cambers to Oxford link. There's a lovely quaint little crossing and platform in the village too, so heavenly for you train twitchers.
You lot would like daughter #1's house. She lives in Lidlington, Bedfordshire, right on the village boundary. From the summer house in her garden you can watch the trains go by on what is going to be part of the forthcoming Cambers to Oxford link. There's a lovely quaint little crossing and platform in the village too, so heavenly for you train twitchers.
Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
Am I right in thinking that's a narrow gauge line, something like 3' or 3'6"?
Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
08:10 the overnight sleeper came past; the private light blue version seems to have been short lived and we're back to the mix of German, Austrian and Swiss carriages.
I really must put on an alarm so I can be ready to take a picture.
I really must put on an alarm so I can be ready to take a picture.
Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
18;30 and a second sleeper train has gone past. I didn't realise there were more than one, so perhaps the Light Blue Autorail train will come along soon.
mudsticks
Obviously an Aubergine
Sorry the rolling stock pic isn't great, not quick enough - but I'd like to recommend this station (and line) in NI..
You can hop off the Belfast - Derry line (cheap as) at a station called Bellerina and then make your way a few miles north to the get a little ferry to Inishowen from Magilligan.
There's even a beach there to camp on if you'd prefer to stay over and get the morning ferry.
A proper treat for those of us who love a train, bike, boat combo.
Just be warned the (car) drivers go everywhere like they're trying to outrun their demons (or angels)
You can hop off the Belfast - Derry line (cheap as) at a station called Bellerina and then make your way a few miles north to the get a little ferry to Inishowen from Magilligan.
There's even a beach there to camp on if you'd prefer to stay over and get the morning ferry.
A proper treat for those of us who love a train, bike, boat combo.
Just be warned the (car) drivers go everywhere like they're trying to outrun their demons (or angels)
BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
- Location
- Selly Oak, Birmingham
And just around the corner from Millbrook too, for the automotive enthusiasts.
