Marcus' Model Railway Journey

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David Lloyd George and Merddin Emrys


In the running shed were Merddin Emrys and David Lloyd George, the former recently being unveiled in a striking green livery in time for the 70th Anniversary year.
 
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Prince, K1 and Sybil


In the small engine shed were Sybil, Lilla and Mary Ann alongside K1 and Prince, the former also being unveiled in a heritage green livery, complete with wooden nameplates.

Outside the works, and it was like a gala.

Velinheli and Hugh Napier were in steam giving footplate rides, and Chaloner, a visiting vertical boiler loco from the Leighton Buzzard Railway, was also in steam running up and down the various lines.

Britomart was also in steam, posed outside the Top Shed with a slate waggon.
 
3rd May, 2025

Additional Trains for attendees of the Big Day Out​

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Big Day Out Train


To aid rugby fans in their travels to and from Cardiff for the Big Day Out on Saturday, 10th of May, GWR is running extra trains.

Around 10,000 extra seats are being provided through additional trains across Great Western Railway routes.

An additional 8 trains will be departing from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central for the Bears fans.

Whereas Bath Supporters will have 5 extra trains from Bath and Chippenham towards Cardiff.
 
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Cardiff’s Principality Stadium


Due to the amended services, reservations are mandatory on trains running after 8 am towards Cardiff, regardless of the reason for travel, and trains will not stop at Bristol Parkway.

For Direct services to and from Cardiff, customers will need to travel to Bristol Temple Meads and not Bristol Parkway.
 
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Bristol Temple Meads


For the return journey, over 20 trains are running back to their respective locations, however, a queuing system will be in place, running on a first-come, first-served basis.

It is advised, where possible, to delay returning from Cardiff for ease of travel.

Booking as soon as possible is advised, as trains are filling up fast.

Passengers should also allow extra time due to crowds pre- and post-game.

Bookings can be made on the GWR website.


“To support both Bristol Bears and Bath Rugby, as well as our other customers, there will be some significant changes to our usual train service on Saturday 10 May to be aware of.

“Extra trains are being provided from Bristol Temple Meads for Bristol fans and from Chippenham and Bath for Bath supporters for their Big Day Out. These trains will be reservation only.

“GWR services that would usually call at Bristol Parkway will not do so, and those seeking to travel from north Bristol to south Wales should travel to Temple Meads for direct services towards Cardiff.

“Services are however still expected to be really busy, and we advise people to travel early and to check before you travel. A queueing system will also be in place at Cardiff station after the game, ensuring people can board their train safely.”

GWR Director of Operations Richard Rowland
 
4th May, 2025

1940s Celebrations at Mid Suffolk Light Railway​

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Sir Berkeley


The Mid Suffolk Light Railway 1940s event will run across Sunday, 25th May and Monday, 26th May.

The Middy in the 1940s celebrations include memorabilia displays, re-enactors, and vintage vehicles.

There will be live music from Sarah Mai and the Gislingham Variety Club.

Additionally, there will be train rides in the Great Eastern Railway 4-wheel coaches.

On the 26th, there will be a flypast by a Hawker Hurricane and a Spitfire.

The USAAF 34th Bomb Group will have two displays of the ‘Friendly Invasion’ and its effect on Suffolk Railway.

The fun begins at 10:30 am and ends at 4:30 pm

Tickets are available through their website.
 
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Stonehenge by Tim O'Brien

I've visited Stonehenge and flown in and worked on the aircraft type that has been painted - C130 Hercules or 'Fat Alberts' as we used to call them.
 
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