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Railways, Industrial History, Canals and the odd bit of strange Wales

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Hello Bluesky! I am looking for anyone who cares about/writes about/thinks about Rebecca West.

I've been on a 10 year mission to get her a blue plaque in London and am finally allowed to re-apply after it was last turned down.

I'd welcome help building a strong application.

Thank you ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ™

07.03.2026 11:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 99 ๐Ÿ” 85 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 32 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

Interesting to see Reform drop once again.

03.03.2026 09:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And this is why we can't have nice things

28.02.2026 16:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Young girl on the Park and Ride bus in Bath:
I need Cheesy Chips
No you want Cheesy Chips
No. I NEED Cheesy Chips

Bath Rugby supporters...

28.02.2026 15:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

This is a really interesting summary of the situation. I would add to this that sitting governments often loose bi-elections and it doesn't help when the MSM are on your back. Plus for me a big story is the Conservatives losing their deposit. That has got to hurt.

27.02.2026 17:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The 'other' entrance to Cardiff Central. Platform zero.

27.02.2026 07:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Amgueddfa Cymru to rehome underused railway rolling stock | Museum Wales The primary purpose of this is to increase the public benefit that can be derived from under-used ob...

The National Museum of Wales release a list of where their underused museum collection will be located.
museum.wales/news/1430/Am...

26.02.2026 20:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TfW 150267 waits to depart from Cathays. These old work horses are on borrowed time.

24.02.2026 22:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Following the ADNR - The Caerphilly Missing Link
Following the ADNR - The Caerphilly Missing Link Continuing the route of the Alexandra Newport Dock Railway, a look at a short bit of line that has been almost totally destroyed. Penrhos to Caerphilly.

Filmed last year when we had sun, a missing railway link around the Caerphilly area, now buried under a very nice lake.

24.02.2026 17:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Genuinely looking forward to a raft of videos from all involved. Hope you had a great time.

24.02.2026 10:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sometimes AI works

21.02.2026 12:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Shame you missed out on Stockholm, bookmark it for a revisit as it's an amazing city. Hope you all enjoy your adventure.

20.02.2026 08:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No wonder it takes me so long to scroll through BlueSky ๐Ÿ˜ I can recommend the Aquavit. That will help you sleep ๐Ÿ˜ด

19.02.2026 20:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes years ago. We have bi modes that go from London onto Swansea and electrics that run just to Cardiff.

19.02.2026 16:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A lot of work has been going on behind the scenes to get these ready, but today was the official confirmation and launch.

18.02.2026 21:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wales trains: New stations in ยฃ14bn UK government rail funding promise Sir Keir Starmer backs long list of Welsh railway projects, including seven new stations.

Looks like a few visits to Wales will be on the cards for those folks who love new stations @everylaststation.bsky.social @jenonthemove.com @sarahwiththetrains.bsky.social @geofftech.bsky.social

New stations in ยฃ14bn UK government rail funding promise - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

18.02.2026 20:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Treberfydd House. Ace wedding venue and wonderful overnight accommodation. Wonderful weekend

16.02.2026 11:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In not on. I am not Snoopy

16.02.2026 11:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A replica poster on the wall of the cottage I stayed on overnight. Note the address is New York

16.02.2026 11:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I told you, the BBC Weatherman is coming. He has fixed for us. I have been out flying my drone earlier and got some great shots.

14.02.2026 09:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good morning Bannau Brycheiniog. Lovely day for a wedding

14.02.2026 07:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ready to go. A TfW 231 departs from Pengam.

12.02.2026 17:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Latest Video ๐Ÿšจ South Wales Metro progress, looking at the Cardiff Bay Line upgrade and upgrade of Cardiff Queen Street, which is due to take place in 2027
โ–ถ๏ธ youtu.be/MtpSCytUTlQ โ—€๏ธ

08.02.2026 16:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Untangling Spaghetti at Pontypool
Untangling Spaghetti at Pontypool YouTube video by Bob's Rail Relics

Looking for something to watch tonight. How about a bit of old railway history? Enjoy

youtu.be/h3WAftstv5Y

08.02.2026 17:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oooo. Maybe I do need to add a quiz after all ๐Ÿ˜

04.02.2026 21:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Untangling Spaghetti at Pontypool
Untangling Spaghetti at Pontypool In the late 1800's a tangle of lines surrounded Pontypool. This video explores this and why I shouldn't have tried to gloss over this in a previous one!

Just how many railways could one small Welsh town sustain? Having made a bit of a generalisation on a previous video, come with me as I unravel the Spaghetti that was Pontypool. Also has an IET on a strange working.

03.02.2026 17:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Visiting the old home town of Reading. Good to see the 29 still goes to Caversham

03.02.2026 16:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They have said they won't be converting anymore D stock. But there are plenty of out or work electric units sitting up at Long Maston that might make use of this technology, especially on some of the West of England branches.

03.02.2026 13:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have seen trams in Seville with pantographs going up at stops. Similar concept I guess.

03.02.2026 13:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The bit here though is the fast charge technology. Plenty of battery trains out there but can they fully recharge in 3 minutes? I am curious to know.

03.02.2026 12:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0