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Pics and reflections, usually centred on Suffolk and Norfolk. All pics by me unless stated otherwise.

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Great video, Jason - good to see our old Wherry Line 37 friends in their new liveries.

06.11.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Essential and extensive refurbishment work is set to begin next week on the footbridge at Woodbridge station. It will be closed from Monday 10 November until Wednesday 24 December.

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06.11.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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D9000 'Royal Scots Grey' clears its throat as it approaches Weybourne with the 1130 Sheringham to Holt service during the North Norfolk Railway's Fiftieth Finale Gala.

01.11.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A creepy doll's head in a glass cover.

A creepy doll's head in a glass cover.

A sign that says please use back entrance for service, pointing to the back of a wooden elephant.

A sign that says please use back entrance for service, pointing to the back of a wooden elephant.

A monkey looks like it is about to smash the brains of a bear.

A monkey looks like it is about to smash the brains of a bear.

A blocky wooden rocking horse with big square teeth

A blocky wooden rocking horse with big square teeth

Post-Halloween horrors at the antiques shop.

01.11.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A yellow digger with a tree cutting attachment and wheels that allow it to travel along railway tracks.

A yellow digger with a tree cutting attachment and wheels that allow it to travel along railway tracks.

Meet the ultimate hedge trimmer. Lineside maintenance is taking place at Bramfield, during the @eastsuffolklines.co.uk nine day closure of the southern section, between Halesworth and Ipswich.

30.10.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Duck Parade

Not sure where they were going. This will be a pond in a few weeks, but it's usually dry in the summer and fall.

#ducks #mallard #autumn #fall #morningwalk #cedarhillpark #saanich #vancouverisland #britishcolumbia #canada

29.10.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 618    πŸ” 71    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 4
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The #Lowestoft Xmas Lights Switch On is Sat 29/11. Stalls/entertainment at the Triangle. Reform Church nativity play; kids can hang a decoration on the tree! 2pm main stage London Rd N: live music/panto frolics/stalls & Santa! Rail tickets Β£5 adults/Β£3 kids.
bit.ly/47eC9Wb
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29.10.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A black cow peers over a hedge at passers by, with a farm in the background.

A black cow peers over a hedge at passers by, with a farm in the background.

Nothing escapes the attention of Wenhaston neighbourhood watch.

29.10.2025 07:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An online advert from the charity Bug Life, for the role of director of transformation.

An online advert from the charity Bug Life, for the role of director of transformation.

Applications open to caterpillars...

25.10.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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East Suffolk Line vital track renewal/bridge repairs start tomorrow 25/10. Nine-day closure & some weekends Nov/Dec. Some level crossings will temporarily close. Buses replace trains Ipswich-Halesworth. Trains run Halesworth-Lowestoft. eastsuffolklines.co.uk/vital-track-...
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24.10.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great sound and sight - thanks for sharing, Jason.

23.10.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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5Z70
8.32AM CREWE H.S. TO SHERINGHAM N N RAILWAY

LSL D9000"Royal Scots Grey" and 70000"Britannia" pass through cremorne lane crossing on 23/10/2025

23.10.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on board for Half Term fun! Tue 28/10 we head from #Lowestoft to #Halesworth for the Scarecrow Festival & Pumpkin Trail. Rail tickets Β£5 Adults/Β£3 Kids. Includes trail draw entry. Return on any train. Book by close today!
railplus.greateranglia.co.uk/community-ra...
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23.10.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Grey Greater Anglia train 755334 passes trees as it descends the line on the 12.06pm Lowestoft to Ipswich.

Grey Greater Anglia train 755334 passes trees as it descends the line on the 12.06pm Lowestoft to Ipswich.

Grey Greater Anglia train 755330 descends an embankment, with trees and a field in front, on the 12.16pm Ipswich to Lowestoft.

Grey Greater Anglia train 755330 descends an embankment, with trees and a field in front, on the 12.16pm Ipswich to Lowestoft.

Autumnal scenes on @eastsuffolklines.co.uk at Bramfield today. Details in the ALT text. @greateranglia.bsky.social

22.10.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A streaky and fiery sunrise above a horizon of trees.

A streaky and fiery sunrise above a horizon of trees.

No day that starts like this can be all bad - a striking Suffolk sunrise, near Halesworth this morning.

22.10.2025 06:36 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for a scenic/sustainable day out? Try our walking route No. 11 to Fram from Wickham Market station! A moat house, old stations & the castle. It connects with the Katch bookable bus; easily get back to the rail station. eastsuffolklines.co.uk/walks
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21.10.2025 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amethyst Deceiver & Fly Agaric on Walberswick Common yesterday.

20.10.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A scarecrow made to look like a body in a taped-up body bag, on a bench

A scarecrow made to look like a body in a taped-up body bag, on a bench

Halesworth's scarecrow festival has taken a dark turn... unless it's a delivery to the carpet shop.

20.10.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Beccles Christmas Fayre & lights switch-on is Fri 28/11. Panto acts, street food, live music, kiddies rides & more! Get there by train! Rail tickets are Β£5 adults, Β£3 kids. Gift bag for kids. Return on any train. Book now!
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20.10.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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East Suffolk Line vital track renewals/bridge repairs start this Sat. Nine-day closure & some weekends Nov/Dec. Some level crossings will temporarily close. Buses replace trains Ipswich - Halesworth. Trains run Halesworth - Lowestoft. eastsuffolklines.co.uk/vital-track-...
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20.10.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A smart looking Harry Potter mannequin, sat on a trunk and with a toy owl in a cage to the left.

A smart looking Harry Potter mannequin, sat on a trunk and with a toy owl in a cage to the left.

A more rustic looking Harry Potter scarecrow, with straw hands and feet, outside a bakery.

A more rustic looking Harry Potter scarecrow, with straw hands and feet, outside a bakery.

Could it be magic? Harry Potter, before and after a day out in Halesworth... (Both part of the excellent Halesworth scarecrow festival.) @eastsuffolklines.co.uk

18.10.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A dog, tethered outside Allen's Butchers in Halesworth, sneaks into the doorway to check out the produce.

A dog, tethered outside Allen's Butchers in Halesworth, sneaks into the doorway to check out the produce.

"Sausages?"

18.10.2025 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on board for Half Term fun! Tue 28/10 we head from #Lowestoft to #Halesworth for the Scarecrow Festival & Pumpkin Trail. Rail tickets Β£5 Adults, Β£3 Kids. Includes entry for the trail draw. Return on any train! Book now!
railplus.greateranglia.co.uk/community-ra...

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16.10.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we’re spotlightingΒ #Lowestoft with #TracksAndTrails station-to-station walks. Explore walk no. 22 'The Easterling', a lovely 4.5mi route featuring the seaside, a fantastic linear park, Lake Lothing & Carlton Marshes. Details & maps here:
eastsuffolklines.co.uk/walks
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16.10.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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East Suffolk Line vital track renewals and bridge repairs later this month to mid December. Some level crossings will be closed during this time. Buses replace trains #Ipswich - #Halesworth. Trains will run Halesworth - #Lowestoft.

eastsuffolklines.co.uk/vital-track-...

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14.10.2025 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nature has a way of grounding us.

A moment’s pause in the wild can be a simple act of self-care.

Where do you go to unwind and reconnect? πŸƒ

#WorldMentalHealthDay

10.10.2025 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 199    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
A Chinese takeaway menu that has a picture of modern high rise towers and mountains - possibly not Halesworth

A Chinese takeaway menu that has a picture of modern high rise towers and mountains - possibly not Halesworth

Halesworth - how you've changed. What architecture!

02.10.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy 259th anniversary of the Nottingham Cheese Riot to all those who celebrate...

02.10.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A train, with tankers sandwiched between two diesel locos, crosses a railway junction, squirting water onto the rails to remove fallen leaves and stop trains slipping.

A train, with tankers sandwiched between two diesel locos, crosses a railway junction, squirting water onto the rails to remove fallen leaves and stop trains slipping.

A train, with tankers sandwiched between two diesel locos, crosses a railway junction, squirting water onto the rails to remove fallen leaves and stop trains slipping.

A train, with tankers sandwiched between two diesel locos, crosses a railway junction, squirting water onto the rails to remove fallen leaves and stop trains slipping.

The season of mists, mellow fruitfulness - and squirty sheds. 66701 and 66756 cross Whitlingham Junction, Norwich, on the first leaf-blasting railhead treatment train (RHTT) of autumn 2025. @gerbil1978.bsky.social @pickgs.bsky.social @rangercaps66.bsky.social @thattallbloke.bsky.social

02.10.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on board for Half Term fun! Tue 28/10 we head from #Lowestoft to #Halesworth for the Scarecrow Festival & Pumpkin Trail. Rail tickets Β£5 Adults, Β£3 Kids. Includes entry for the trail draw. Return on any train! Book now!
railplus.greateranglia.co.uk/community-ra...

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01.10.2025 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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