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BarryH71

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Essex based Train Driver, Cat Dad and Cyclist. Love going on holiday and spending time with my gorgeous wife 😊 Former National List Match Official and GB Age Group Duathlete. Chelsea FC and Boston Red Sox fan. London Marathon class of 2026

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Cheers

08.03.2026 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Running the Colchester Half Marathon this morning. It’s a bit misty and cool this morning. Not ideal for me but will suit most people. Should be fun either way.

08.03.2026 07:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning Blue Sky and happy Sunday. Hope you have a great day whatever you are up to 😊

08.03.2026 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. Should be ok hopefully 😊

07.03.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is Albie. He was so touched by his family singing happy birthday in his native language that he didn't notice the cupcakes with his face on them. 13/10 hbd Albie #SeniorPupSaturday (TT: _sallyv)

07.03.2026 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 7221    πŸ” 972    πŸ’¬ 200    πŸ“Œ 92

Woohoo 😻

07.03.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry to hear that. Hope you are ok and getting plenty of support.

07.03.2026 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We walk most days. It’s definitely good for you. Hope things improve quickly.

07.03.2026 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A gorgeous tuxedo cat called George sitting on my lap

A gorgeous tuxedo cat called George sitting on my lap

After a stroll with Sara and a spot of lunch George now has his cat bed back 😻 #catsofbluesky

07.03.2026 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎁 vrijdag 6 maart 2026

@bjarnevaes (instagram) filmde de aankomst van mijn p-trein Leuven - Hasselt in Diest. Dikke merci voor het spotten Bjarne!

πŸ“Έ P-trein Leuven - Hasselt
πŸ“ Diest, lijn 35, spoor 2
πŸš† 2 breaks (MR80m)

07.03.2026 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was impressed when I went on one last year.

07.03.2026 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Have fun 😊

07.03.2026 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers. Should be ok πŸ‘

07.03.2026 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
πŸ“Έ P-trein Leuven - Hasselt (voor het IDREM nemen)
πŸ“ Leuven, bundel Q
πŸš† 2 breaks (MR80m)

πŸ“Έ P-trein Leuven - Hasselt (voor het IDREM nemen) πŸ“ Leuven, bundel Q πŸš† 2 breaks (MR80m)

πŸ“Έ S2-trein Leuven - Braine-le-Comte
πŸ“ Leuven, lijn 36, spoor A
πŸš† 1 desiro (MR08)

πŸ“Έ S2-trein Leuven - Braine-le-Comte πŸ“ Leuven, lijn 36, spoor A πŸš† 1 desiro (MR08)

πŸ“Έ S2-trein Braine-le-Comte - Leuven (na uitwijken)
πŸ“ Leuven, bundel Q
πŸš† 1 desiro (MR08)

πŸ“Έ S2-trein Braine-le-Comte - Leuven (na uitwijken) πŸ“ Leuven, bundel Q πŸš† 1 desiro (MR08)

πŸ—ΊοΈ het traject van deze dienst

πŸ—ΊοΈ het traject van deze dienst

πŸ—“οΈ vrijdag 6 maart 2026

Braine-le-Comte op het programma, dat was bijna 2 maanden geleden.

‼️ Beelden uiteraard gemaakt in veilige omstandigheden!

07.03.2026 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

First thing I was told when I joined the railway was that the rule book was written in blood.

07.03.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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ok that’s pretty funny for a Britain home run

06.03.2026 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 205    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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1995: Tyne Bridges at sunset

πŸ“Έ Newcastle Libraries

06.03.2026 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Railway Rule Book app icon on an iPhone

Railway Rule Book app icon on an iPhone

I’ve got it on my phone πŸ˜‚

07.03.2026 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Have a good break 😊

07.03.2026 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Twopenny Tube

Twopenny Tube

Twopenny Tube

#london #marblearch

07.03.2026 07:44 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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50008 50015 Marazion On 04/05/1991, 50008 & 50015 depart Penzance with an enthusiast tour, passing the camping coaches at Marazion.

Morning. We're at Marazion (I've been on the phone). 50008 and 50015 are working a railtour past the camping coaches. It's 4 May 1991, and LZ I is on the deck. πŸ“·Β©οΈ Paul Robertson. Click the link to see their Flickr selections.
www.flickr.com/photos/37923...

07.03.2026 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A gorgeous tuxedo cat called George sprawled across my lap whilst I’m still in bed.

A gorgeous tuxedo cat called George sprawled across my lap whilst I’m still in bed.

No rush to get out of bed as I’m currently trapped under a bear 😻 #catsofbluesky

07.03.2026 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Rest day 2/3 at work and I’ll be taking it fairly easy today due to the Colchester Half Marathon tomorrow. Will pop out for a nice walk with Sara that will no doubt include indulging her in her recently acquired paint pot habit.

07.03.2026 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning Blue Sky. Hope you slept well and are feeling good today. Hope you have a great Saturday whatever you are up to 😊

07.03.2026 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was the 19:52

06.03.2026 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds useful πŸ‘

06.03.2026 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Well I ride on a mail train, baby
Can't buy a thrill
Well I've been up all night, baby
Leaning on the window sill'
- 'It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry' by Bob Dylan (1965)
- πŸ“· Normanton, England, 1980, taken by Napier Ned

06.03.2026 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 127    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Better than I could do.

06.03.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The latest edition of the excellent 'Deltic Deadline' magazine is out featuring, among other things, an article by yours truly about the film 'Get Carter' & its title sequence music. Do yourself a favour and buy a copy. Or, even better, become a member of the Deltic Preservation Society.

06.03.2026 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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1001 'Western Pathfinder' on Long Rock Depot - Penzance - 4th August 1974 1974 All Line Rover.

Morning. We've left Penzance and have called into Long Rock Depot, where D1001 WESTERN PATHFINDER is present, with a '50'. It is 4 August 1974 and George McCrae is at No.1. Long Rock Your Baby, perhaps? πŸ“·Β©οΈ Arnie Furniss. Click to see his Flickr selections.
www.flickr.com/photos/deadm...

06.03.2026 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0