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Phil Marsh

@marshrail.bsky.social

52 years a railway professional. Commercial, operations, media, marketing. Hogwarts fireman and guard. Olympic torch. East West Rail Alliance photographer. Special advisor to the Railway 200 project. And Royal Train stuff since 1997...

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As my Great Uncle would also have said!

23.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Its the final day of the winter Olympics. 98 years ago my Great Uncle, Eddie Meyer, went skiing using a Brough Superior..... Guess there wasn't much paperwork back in the day! @joeyfingis.bsky.social @motorcyclesworld.bsky.social @stormskijournal.bsky.social @cairngormsnews.bsky.social

22.02.2026 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant! Be great to see you and I'll bring Rail Infrastructure mag for you. Where are you travelling from he asked hopefully! I'm training it to Alton or Winchester.

21.02.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

With respect. Obvs.

20.02.2026 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would have come today Mike if I'd known you would be there. I'm visiting next Friday for the filming.

20.02.2026 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Pucker them first in a sign of true sorrow.....

19.02.2026 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Bad boy Mr Paul!

18.02.2026 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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An IEP at Winslow today.

18.02.2026 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The second talk about the canals and railways of Milton Keynes is on 25th March at 1730hrs. The official Royal Train and Wolverton Works book will be available at Β£5. Event tickets are free, but limited from:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bradwell-w...

@miltonkeynes.bsky.social @mknews.bsky.social

16.02.2026 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whearas I know WE know everything

10.02.2026 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great question.

09.02.2026 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Its 1901 and these official LNWR Wolverton Works pix show the chimney under construction and the topping out ceremony.

09.02.2026 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ WE'RE RECRUITING πŸ“£

We are looking for an experienced Railway Manager to join the team at The Watercress Line in a new and exciting role, as well as a Bookings & Admissions Executive to work within our commercial operations team.

Apply today: buff.ly/29gZ9BY

#WatercressLine #Recruitment

08.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Must have put up the wrong pic there.....

08.02.2026 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And the Reform Councillor in the Isle of Wight who decided NOT to declare her NINE rental properties had to leave that Party.

08.02.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A year ago saw the first train carrying passengers between Bicester & Milton Keynes. #westcoastrailways operated this and another half a dozen or so since then. @chilternrailway.bsky.social have yet to announce a start date for services despite announcing they were to be the operators last March.

08.02.2026 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Correct, you are wrong even when which country is considered boyo......

01.02.2026 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Roughly 50 years ago on my travels. Not saying where I was at though, I'll leave that to others to figure out.

31.01.2026 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The locals want it back mooving in Cowes.......

27.01.2026 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Guess the Cowes Floaty bridge will next to be sold given its uselessness!

26.01.2026 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What on earth was that doing there?

25.01.2026 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Bristol- Pembroke and back, me and one other fireman. Great day out. And paid as well!

18.01.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I've had 70013..........shovelling not driving!

17.01.2026 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. Its only been signed back into use a year ago. RA2 restriction.

14.01.2026 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's the plan yes Dom.

14.01.2026 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fenny Stratford Viaduct BFOB1 visit today. Thanks to the Eastwestrail Alliance for arranging the visit. Hosted by @atkinsrealis.bsky.social @paulbigland.bsky.social @locusinpes.bsky.social @teamgreen70020.bsky.social - one day you'll get there! @trainstramstracks.bsky.social

14.01.2026 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Err looks like a Morris Marina engine to me Simon. I know a lot more about steam locos than car/boat engines! At least that part of the 1955 Morris has done 100+mph!

14.01.2026 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you note the LNER bucket seat I use as the driver's seat? Its off A4 No. 60001. Adrian Shooter told me I was bonkers when he saw it! And this is the boat engine, a 1990 built 38' narrowboat.

13.01.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely and also to carry freight.

13.01.2026 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's the plan yes.

11.01.2026 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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