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@elaterite@mastoart.social · Apr 08, 2026
Union Pacific No.4014 "Big Boy," a 4-8-8-4 steam engine, rolling along the southern edge of the Black Rock playa in Nevada yesterday morning. I'm off to try and catch the 4014 crossing the Clio trestle tomorrow morning. There's a forecast for rain and the humidity will be high. High humidity makes for nice steamy steam engines! 2/x #Train #Trains #RailRoad #Railway #RailFan #UP4014 #BlackAndWhite #MonoChrome #Photography #Darktable
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@elaterite@mastoart.social · Apr 09, 2026
The Union Pacific No.4014 "Big Boy," a 4-8-8-4 steam engine built in 1941, rolling over the Clio Trestle on the historic Feather River Route in Northern California this morning. I was hoping for some steam action because it was cool and humid, as compared to two years ago when the 4014 last traveled this route, but I didn't expect this! 3/x #Steam #SteamEngine #RailFan #Travel #Railway #RailRoad #Train #Trains #BlackAndWhite #MonoChrome #Photography #Darktable
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@elaterite@mastoart.social · Apr 09, 2026
The nice and steamy Union Pacific No.4014 "Big Boy," a 4-8-8-4 steam engine built in 1941, rolling through the Sierra along the historic Feather River Route in Northern California this morning. 4/x #Steam #SteamEngine #RailFan #Travel #Railway #RailRoad #Train #Trains #Photography #Darktable
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@elaterite@mastoart.social · Apr 13, 2026
It was a challenging day chasing the UP No.4014. It was very slow coming up the hill in the Feather River Canyon. By the time it got in the area where I was, it was late in the day and the light was fading fast. With the rain, and snow further up the hill, the 4014 was really blowing steam! (Keddie Wye, Feather River Canyon, Northern California.) 5/x #Train #Trains #RailRoad #RailWay #RailFan #California #Photography
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@elaterite@mastoart.social · Apr 13, 2026
The No. 4014 entering the Williams Loop, a rail spiral on the Union Pacific Railroad's Feather River Route. It was really chugging heading up the hill to the Sierra Valley & summit at Beckwourth Pass. I was standing on the upper part of the loop as the train crossed under me. Very impressive the steam / smoke / power of that engine under full load. It's water capacity is 95,000L (25k gal) & it consumes 760L per mile! 6/x #Train #RailWay #BlackAndWhite #Trains #MonoChrome #Photography #Darktable
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@elaterite@mastoart.social · Apr 14, 2026
Here's a shot of the 4014 before it past under me to enter the Williams Loop in the Feather River Canyon of Northern California. It was really boiling steam and smoke chugging up hill in the Sierra. 7/x #Trains #Train #RailWay #RailRoad #SteamEngine #Photography #Darktable
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@FourT4@mastodonapp.uk · Mar 24, 2026
One from Corfe last weekend that would qualify for StilleSonntag if it wasn't for the insistent kettle noise. One engine in steam, and the signal box was unmanned, so all working was from the Up platform, hence the wrong line working. Nice to see a preserved locomotive looking slightly scruffy. Rolling stock was immaculate. Taken on an actual camera and moving my photo workflow to Linux, so took 5x longer than usual! #railway #steamrailway #BulleidPacific #SpamCan
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@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Mar 17, 2026
🚈🇮🇪 KeolisAmey has been awarded the next generation Luas Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract, valued at €1.3bn, by #Transport Infrastructure #Ireland (TII) and the National Transport Authority (NTA). Starting 1 September 2026, the contract runs for seven years with an extension option. The contract includes a new timetable with extra services during peak times from 2027. Transdev will help transition to KeolisAmey, with most staff expected to transfer under transfer regulations. KeolisAmey operates similar services such as London’s Docklands Light #Railway and #Manchester #Metrolink. This contract supports the continued expansion of Dublin’s Luas network, including the planned extension to Finglas. The contract will improve service capacity and reliability. https://www.tii.ie/en/news/press-releases/next-generation-luas-om-contract-awarded-to-keolis-and-amey-joint-venture/
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@strum@mastodonapp.uk · Mar 04, 2026
Warmley signal box (not actually working - though it might be worth re-installing the railway line, just to get this active again). #photography #Warmley #Bristol #SignalBox #railway
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@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Mar 02, 2026
🚄⚽️ Stevenage FC and its Academy have formally adopted #Stevenage #railway station in partnership with Thameslink and Great Northern. A plaque was unveiled on platform 5 by MP Kevin Bonavia ahead of the Boro’s 2-1 win over Stockport on 28 February. Under-12s handed out artwork and safety posters they designed, and will help plant flowers in the club colours. Thameslink and Great Northern have supported the Academy for 12 years, providing free travel for players and collaborating on community campaigns. The initiative aims to deepen the club’s engagement with the local community, with a job swap seeing a young player record a station announcement while the rail company’s announcer attended the match, playfully adapting the “See It. Say It. Sorted.” message. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/see-it-score-it-sorted-stevenage-fc-adopt-station-in-partnership-with-thameslink-and-great-northern-3434880
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@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 28, 2026
South Western #Railway has welcomed back the Railway 200 exhibition train ‘Inspiration’ to its network, with recent visits to Kingston and Salisbury drawing around 3,000 visitors. The national Railway 200 programme, marking 200 years of Britain’s railways, began on 1 January 2025 and has featured more than 10,000 events. SWR has hosted 90 events across its region, attracting 9,478 visitors, supported by 282 volunteers who gave an estimated 3,602 hours. Highlights include murals at #London #Waterloo and other stations, anniversary plaques at locations across the network, and a reflective garden at Brookwood Cemetery in #Surrey, honouring railway colleagues. The initiatives aim to celebrate rail’s heritage while inspiring future generations. https://www.southwesternrailway.com/other/news-and-media/news/2026/february/inspiration-train-and-railway-200-legacy
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@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 26, 2026
This morning at Clapham Junction, South Western #Railway (SWR) surprised passengers with a ballet performance by students from the Royal Academy of Dance. The dancers performed ‘Extended Lines’ aboard an Arterio train, celebrating the fleet’s rollout to all 96 stations on SWR’s suburban network. The five Senior Scholars, aged 15–16, moved through pliés, penchés and jetés, showcasing their artistry while highlighting the train’s larger, more comfortable carriages with Wi-Fi and charging points. SWR now runs 35 Arterios across more than 400 daily services, linking #London #Waterloo to destinations including #Dorking, #Guildford, and #Windsor. https://www.southwesternrailway.com/other/news-and-media/news/2026/february/ballet-training
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@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 26, 2026
Greater Anglia has hosted nine Cub Scouts from Ipswich at its training academy in #Stratford, giving them the chance to use its high-tech train driving simulators. The visit was arranged with the East #Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership and included Cubs from the 9th and 31st #Ipswich Scout Groups. Driver Trainer Mark Robson introduced the group to train operations before supervising sessions in the full-size simulator cabs, which replicate real routes, weather conditions and hazards across the Greater Anglia network. Each Scout practised basic driving skills in a range of scenarios. Staff said the visit aimed to inspire interest in the #railway, while Scout leaders described the day as enjoyable and rewarding for the group. https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/news-desk/news-articles/greater-anglia-invites-ipswich-based-scouts-training-academy
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@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 24, 2026
🚂 #Railway veteran Alan Newman, 79, returned to the footplate of the historic Flying #Scotsman in #Birmingham, 40 years after driving it on London-Stratford specials in the 1980s. Alan, a Duty Control Manager at Chiltern Railways, spent Friday 20 February assisting visitors at Birmingham Moor Street as families flocked to see the locomotive. Having worked in rail since 1962, his roles have included train driver, instructor, station manager and operational manager. Flying Scotsman was on display at the station for three days, operated by #Vintage #Trains. https://press.chilternrailways.co.uk/news/railway-veteran-of-64-years-returns-to-flying-scotsman-footplate
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@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 23, 2026
A farewell rail tour celebrating 50-year-old Mark III trains has raised £20,000 for charity. #Chiltern #Railways and the Branch Line Society organised the sold-out journey on 22 February between #London Marylebone and the West Midlands, marking the impending withdrawal of the operator’s Mark III fleet at the end of March. Around 250 enthusiasts travelled on the special service, with many more gathering at stations along the route. Some visitors were invited into the driver’s cab at Banbury before departure. Proceeds from the tour were donated to #Railway Children, which supports vulnerable young people in the #UK, Tanzania and India. The Mark III coaches, in service with Chiltern since 2010, are being replaced by the operator’s new Mark 5A ‘Chiltern Explorer’ #trains. https://press.chilternrailways.co.uk/news/farewell-tour-for-50-year-old-trains-raises-gbp-20-000-for-charity
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@nickharrison@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 23, 2026
St Pancras 🕯️🚅 #london #hotel #renaissancehotel #stpancras #architecture #station #railway #railwaystation #GeorgeGilbertScott #nikonz8 #fisheye #snap_community_member #snap_challenge #snap_artgallary #snap_edit #snap_kingdom #snap_community #snap_colours #snap_raw #snap_uk #snap_vip_member #snap_stations #snap_architecture #snap_London #snap_city #snap_light #snap_buildings #snap_railwaystations #snap_railway #snap_hotels
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@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 22, 2026
Great Western #Railway has launched a new campaign celebrating the myths and legends of the South West and #Wales, featuring the Famous Five on a quest to find a dragon reportedly seen flying across the region. The 60-second film, directed by Oscar and BAFTA winner Peter Baynton, follows the group as they travel from #Cardiff to #Penzance, with landmarks including Cardiff Castle featured. Inspired by GWR’s 1920s tourism posters, the campaign revisits regional folklore to encourage leisure travel. It runs across cinema, television, radio, outdoor and digital platforms until 5 April. The Famous Five ‘Adventures Start Here’ campaign began in 2017 and recently won APG’s Long Term Thinking award. https://news.gwr.com/news/famous-five-chase-dragon-across-the-south-west-and-wales-in-new-gwr-campaign
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@nickharrison@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 22, 2026
Always look up ! Sir John Betjeman St Pancras 🕯️🚅 #london #johnbetjeman #betjeman #stpancras #architecture #station #railway #sculpture #GeorgeGilbertScott #nikonz8 #snap_community_member #snap_challenge #snap_artgallary #snap_edit #snap_kingdom #snap_art #snap_colours #snap_raw #snap_uk #snap_vip_member #snap_stations #snap_architecture #snap_London #snap_city #snap_sculpture #snap_buildings #snap_railwaystations #snap_railway #snap_statues #snap_people
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@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 20, 2026
#London Northwestern #Railway (LNR) has been named ‘Train Operator of the Year’ at the 2026 Rail Business Awards. The accolade follows a £1bn investment in new trains and infrastructure by LNR and sister brand West Midlands Railway (WMR), which has increased service capacity by 40% and improved journeys for over a million passengers weekly. LNR has introduced Class 730/2 electric trains on West Coast Main Line routes from London Euston, boosting customer satisfaction by 20%. Significant depot upgrades, including an £80m Bletchley facility, support the new fleet. Passenger numbers rose 12% year-on-year, with LNR and WMR carrying 67.7 million in 2024/25. https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/about-us/news-desk/london-northwestern-railway-named-%E2%80%98train-operator-year%E2%80%99-national-awards
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@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 20, 2026
Great Western #Railway has won two top honours at the Rail #Business Awards, recognising innovation and safety. The operator took Innovation of the Year for a record 200.5-mile battery train journey – the longest on a single charge – independently validated by the Railway Performance Society. Trials on the #Greenford branch line also showed fast-charging technology costing 60% less than conventional electrification, supporting lower-carbon regional services. GWR also won Safety & Security Excellence for its Resilient Futures: Bridgwater Safeguarding Response, which cut youth antisocial behaviour by 77%. Working with more than 20 partners, including British Transport Police and Railway Children, the scheme focused on safeguarding, staff training and community initiatives. GWR was highly commended for #accessibility improvements. https://news.gwr.com/news/great-western-railway-scoops-top-awards-at-industry-leading-rail-business-awards
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