One for the railway heads

[dazza]

Not sure how many on here would be interested in this railcard, launched nationwide yesterday

http://www.twotogether-railcard.co.uk/

'Couples' railcard to trap thousands in hateful
relationships



PEOPLE in damaging relationships will stay together to get a third off rail
travel, it has been claimed.

The new Two Together rail card means people travelling in pairs get a discount,
even if they can’t stand the fucking sight of each other.

43-year-old Norman Steele said: “My wife’s a right bitch but also the only person I
travel with.

“I was planning to divorce her but with train fares going through the roof it looks
like I’ll be glaring hatefully at the side of her face as she scoffs her Boots Meal
Deal for some time to come.

“Really I need to start having an affair so that when the time comes I can swap
their details over on the card.”

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/soci ... 4030384196

[tobester]

Not sure how many on here would be interested in this railcard, launched nationwide yesterday

http://www.twotogether-railcard.co.uk/

'Couples' railcard to trap thousands in hateful
relationships



PEOPLE in damaging relationships will stay together to get a third off rail
travel, it has been claimed.

The new Two Together rail card means people travelling in pairs get a discount,
even if they can’t stand the fucking sight of each other.

43-year-old Norman Steele said: “My wife’s a right bitch but also the only person I
travel with.

“I was planning to divorce her but with train fares going through the roof it looks
like I’ll be glaring hatefully at the side of her face as she scoffs her Boots Meal
Deal for some time to come.

“Really I need to start having an affair so that when the time comes I can swap
their details over on the card.”

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/soci ... 4030384196

Wish i could put this on my FB timeline but its not worth losing my job over

[Vinegar Tom]

Another old photo from my family's collection. I put a disclaimer on Flickr because there is already a version of this photo online. This is a new scan from an original print.

Dad thinks it was taken at Corkerhill, but I would be pleased to find out if anyone knows better?


Baltic 543 by vinegartom40, on Flickr

"Six of these imposing and magnificent 4-6-4 tank locomotives, huge for their day, were built for hauling fast, heavy, short-distance express trains between Glasgow & Ayr and Glasgow & Kilmarnock. Despite being built for purpose and giving excellent service, there was no long-term plans for such a small class when the G&SWR was absorbed into an immense London Midland & Scottish (LMS) Railway. Hence, the superb Baltics had all been scrapped by the end of 1935 after absurdly short lives."

[Alycidon]

Confirm Corkerhill, as the house in the background is one of the distinctive Corkerhill railway workers houses, now long demolished.

[RDR]

Easter Events at Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

This year there is plenty going on at Easter.

•During the Easter Holidays we are teaming up with the RSPB to offer
free wildlife walks to our visitors with their train ticket, find out
more here

http://www.bkrailway.co.uk/free-rspb-wi ... -holidays/

•Why not head over to the Museum for our NEW for 2014 activities All
Fired Up! Great fun for all the family, read about it here

http://www.bkrailway.co.uk/get-fired-museum-april/

• Easter wouldn’t be the same without the ever-popular Easter Egg

Specials, come along with your friends and family over the Easter

weekend (18,19,20 & 21 April) and enjoy a steam train journey and

visit the Museum. There’ll be a prize for the best Easter bonnet, an

Easter egg hunt in the Museum and free colouring and tasty Easter

treats which the Easter Bunny has left for all the boys and girls over

the weekend. There’s more on the website here

http://www.bkrailway.co.uk/easter-fun-railway-2014/ .



Afternoon Tea on a Steam Train – They still have places available for
afternoon tea. Available most Saturday and Sundays starting 26 April
pre-book your place soon. It is £19 for adults and £18 for concessions
which includes your steam train journey and a delicious afternoon tea.

Find more info here

http://www.bkrailway.co.uk/your-visit/s ... or-sunday/ .



Day Out With Thomas™ – Bookings for the May, July and September events
are on sale now. Tickets are selling fast, so to get yours follow this

link http://www.bkrailway.co.uk/your-visit/d ... th-thomas/

[RDR]

SRPS hold regular presentations in the Motherwell area.
Non-members are welcome. (a collection is taken to offset the cost of the room hire)
Please note the upcoming meeting.

Tuesday 11 March 2014 Motherwell

The Photograph Collection of the late Morrison Bryce

Hamish Stevenson & David Hall

Hamish & David put together a collection of images from Morrison'’s wide collection at 7.30pm in the Vestry Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Avon Street, Motherwell

[tobester]

95820 'Big Jim'getting ready to depart Keighley for Oxenhop


Steaming into Oakworth

[RDR]

Great pictures Tommy.
Went there many years ago, was then a very well run heritage railway.
I wonder if it has kept the standard up?

[InkMan]

Hi guys,

Does anyone know what the extensive excavation work being carried out on the football fields on Drumby Crescent, Williamwood - just where the East Kilbride to Glasgow line passes over the Catchart Circle tracks?

Thanks as always

Shuggy

[tobester]

Great pictures Tommy.
Went there many years ago, was then a very well run heritage railway.
I wonder if it has kept the standard up?

It has, i visited last year on a wed when it was quiet and had a good day including a private tour of Oakworth station, and NO i didnt wave my red knickers :), last weekend was the steam gala

[Alycidon]

Hi guys,

Does anyone know what the extensive excavation work being carried out on the football fields on Drumby Crescent, Williamwood - just where the East Kilbride to Glasgow line passes over the Catchart Circle tracks?

Thanks as always

Shuggy

Nothing to do with Railways. New housing and health centre being built, full details here
http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=8513&p=0

[InkMan]

Cheers Alycidon

[tobester]

New Spotty livery on 318251

[The Egg Man]

Glasgow Queen St station revamp reveals old signs

RENOVATION work being undertaken at Glasgow Queen Street has uncovered the remains of old signage at the station’s lower level.

The signs, appearing to be handpainted, carry the names of suburban stations on the network, such as Jordanhill and Alexandra Parade.

Built prior to the Glasgow Subway, the Low Level line between the High Street, Queen Street and Charing Cross is the oldest underground railway in the city.

http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/herit ... -1-3377056

[Dexter St. Clair]

At Glasgow Central a few Mondays ago (7th April possibly)