22nd March 2022

My love of Railways
Anonymous

                                                                
In February 2021 an article appeared in a national newspaper by a well-known BBC journalist (who shall remain nameless) under the title “My love of railways kept me on the straight and narrow.” Here are a few quotes from that article to see if you can identify with the author.
1          Model trains and the full-size ones pulling in and out of Bristol Temple Meads station provided a route out of a lonely childhood for this broadcaster.
2          My own interest in railways is not some jolly little hobby. It goes to the very essence of who I am.
3          In my strange lonely childhood trains were a source of escape.
4          Occasionally, as a treat, my mother would take me to see the real thing. We lived not far from Bristol Temple Meads station, which is a glorious railway cathedral.
5          I never collected numbers as they didn't interest me. I collected the thrill of the order of it all.
6          Why me ? Why not my son or daughter. None are interested in trains, in fact they dislike them.
7          The inner joy of being at one with trains is a lifelong comfort. They really do take the strain.
 

Many thanks to our contributor.
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Within minutes - an answer from Andrew and Diane Jones
Good morning Keith.....Justin Webb is I believe the author, someone with a similar view to me.....
Best wishes Andrew and Diane 

You don't see one for years then two come at once!
Oath
Bill Elston

The 6Z60 Newton Abbot to Willesden stone train travelled via the the Somerset Levels today, and is seen here passing Oath,
Top and tailed by 60046 ( leading) and 60055. running some 25 minutes early, having omitted a pause at Taunton.

Funny thing, you don't see a 60 for several years, then two turn up at once!

All the best, Bill.

60046 at Oath, 21st March 2022. Copyright Bill Elston

60055 brings up the rear at Oath, 21st March 2022. Copyright Bill Elston

Many thanks Bill - the long blue makes a smashing photo,
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Teignmouth
Paul Barlow

47602 runs into Teignmouth passing under Shute Hill road bridge with the 1M36 Penzance to Liverpool 28th September 1986. Copyright Paul Barlow

Paul dashes up the very long down platform at Teignmouth to witness 47602 departing with the 1M36 Penzance to Liverpool. 28th September 1986. Copyright Paul Barlow

Many thanks Paul.