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I think the really big change was for traincrew. EPB was as simple as trains could be. Networker was, for its time, stuffed full of technology which drivers had to get to grips with. A massive change, and one which was probably very difficult for some. Think of stepping from a Morris Minor...

We look forward to welcoming you to the Transport Festival! The Go Explore Heritage card will get you around by bus, tram and train, so your itinerary looks perfectly posssible, although you do need to book (and pay for) some of the special events. Details here...

Donald was a real gentleman. Thank you for posting this recording of his safety announcement.

Statfold Barn, just outside Tamworth, might work for you. My top tip would be to book a slot just as it gets dark if you can. It's even more magical once everything is lit up.

As I understand it, the issue is with the lack of clarity of the rules, rather than with any individuals' behaviour.

Statfold Barn has made an announcement today too:

via the Seattle & Carlisle Line?

That still looks like a very long way round to me. :D

I was in Leeds the other morning and noted that the 1018 was announced as Morecambe not Heysham, now I know why. I don't know how long you will be staying on the Isle of Man but we do have some wonderful railways to enjoy and our Transport Festival starts later that week...

Douglas to Port Erin on the Isle of Man railway. Steam operated from east to west coasts in about an hour.

I guess you're coming home from TT? That will explain the longer check in times - sailings are very busy and they do like to get everyone there a bit earlier. My experience is that Manannan is the less punctual of the two vessels during the TT period, simply becasue she is programmed to do 3...

The weather varies! This is the "Island at War" event in 2016 (and in case anyone's wondering, there is a similar event this year (18 – 19 August)) and also the Transport Festival in July (detail here: https://www.gov.im/media/1360734/transport_fest_2018_dl-leaflet-web.pdf) plus the 125th...

I agree, it's a nice friendly little line and often overlooked. Lovely photos by the way.

You're about right, Tim. The photo is taken on about the 4th or 5th line of the grid so the portakabins are just out of shot to the left. The gate was the access to the temporary station which was used to provide rail transport for the kids to Castle Rushen High School during the bus strikes...

I am enjoying your IoM report, Rich, thanks. Shame we didn't manage to catch up during last year's MGP.

In all my attempts at the Southern, I have never managed a decent shot of trains and bikes. One day, the timing will drop right.

A great write up, Rich, thanks.

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Snow mountain living up to its name.

Green car number 4 formed the first service up this morning.