Thought I recognised you on geoffs video!

Spent some time in Somerset for my AL.

My eldest daughter asked for Thomas last night. She’s only watched it twice before and was never really interested.

I stuck it on and she got all excited “choo choo train!” She said. This morning, we’ve watched about four hours of it.

I hope this phase continues 😂

Various @gwr.com and & TfW units at a LC near Coychurch. All taken from outside the boundary fence of course.

Made in Wales… 197120 passing Pen-Y-Cae LC. 2L30 on the up to MST. 04/04/25

The Flying Scotsman…

I’m aware - don’t think they’re planning to come back down this way though, especially in TfW colours

Not the best photo of a “Hippo” Cl.175. Slightly out of focus and not the best composure, but a sight that I won’t be able to recreate. 175 116 P.3 Cardiff Central heading west.

Rediscovering my love for photography. Going though old photos and remastering the RAW images. A quick before and after of 158 829 on the Up Main at Bridgend c.March 2023

Didn’t realise we are sending these to Brum now. Nice to see.

This is incredibly rare working. A 158 I worked CDF-BGN via the Vale of Glamorgan. Passengers were a bit confused!

That’s why I like to just lurk these days.

Aye. It’s a very… toxic place 😂

Must be honest, those forums helped me get the job I have. That being said, I can definitely see the issue people have with it. Even then, I only look at it now for their disputes and prosecutions subforum. I find it fascinating how people “don’t know” why they’ve been reported for fare evasion.

Awe no! Hope all is okay 🙂

How come you were in the ticket office?

Bonkers 🤯

153312+153909 are on it today.

As far as I can tell it’s every day. I had worked the 2220 three times in one week, every day my diagram said a 153. Only once was it a 197 when I got there.

So, in short it *should* be a 153, but it can be swapped of course. I haven’t seen a 150 or 158 go up that way for a while myself.

Pretty common still…. The 2220 to Cardiff Central is diagrammed as a 153.

The host on the platform is a lovely person. Glad you enjoyed the trip down from Shrewsbury. Always jealous of passengers with the first class meals 😅

Now, where is my MK4 to prep? 🤔

There was one in Porthcawl until 2019. Think it’s a typical takeaway shop now.

I hate it when my daughter is sick, seeing her struggle really upsets me. I appreciate the extra cuddles as she’s growing up and cuddling less, just wish she’d feel better though 😔

Snow along the Severn estuary.

I do love a prep. **ALL PHOTOS TAKEN FROM POSITION OF SAFETY**

That woke me up this evening.

Cheltenham Spa in a 158? Sure.

Second free Gregg's breakfast of the day courtesy of Octopus. Much needed.