Ryan James

Just a reminder that if you are struggling the help is there. It does get better even if it doesn’t feel like it will People are there for you and care Check up and friends and loved ones and ask if they are okay! Samaritans 116 123

@RexKram55112378 800311

I saw this IET at Eastleigh on Monday, anyone know which unit?

@Clinnick1 @HitachiRailENG @GWRHelp @LNER 802101 has since come back. Was in North Pole freshly painted at the start of the week

Update on the @HitachiRailENG cracks. The three sets in Eastleigh currently, @GWRHelp 800028, 802101 and @LNER 800108 are all making their second visit for work. An improved practice has been found, I think 800110 was the first to benefit...anyway, the full update...

A very good evening! This evening you join me at Paignton with 800310 “Wing Commander Ken Rees” ready to work the Devon Express 1A98 Pgn - Pad. Nice to be down here again as this isn’t somewhere I regularly come to. Have a wonderful and safe weekend whatever you’re doing!!

@Champs707007 I’ve just read the network rail report So far 2 self Evacs with a plan underway to Evac a 455. Gonna be a long night by the looks of it

🫣🫣🫣🫣 trains have been stuck away from stations for 90 mins almost.

@Stagecoach_West I presume your aware Vehicle 18420 has 2 different registration plates? Front plate and back plate do not match I’m sure @DVSAgovuk would love that

@GamingBandit42 @OOCTransport @grok Yes it very much is

@OOCTransport @grok is this real?

A few from Thursday Goodwood FOS Thread

@adamwj18 @IntercityFC @philatrail Same as on all other 80X afaik

@IntercityFC @philatrail Let’s hope the engines on the 810’s are reliable

DfT suspends Midland Main Line electrification…

A few from Hitchin Yesterday Including 803004 in Smurfs livery

@LumoTravel @SmurfsMovie @ParamountUK Need to get this one with @GWRHelp 802106 👀

The Smurfs have joined Lumo for an adventure like no other as part of an exciting collaboration coming very soon...👀

@LeadHostSarah Amount of times I nearly fell into it because I’m not used to the platforms being that low 😂

@ryanjames800 So weird seeing an IET on hex platforms 😂

A very good evening This evening you join me from Paddington Platform 7! Very unusual for an IET to be on this platform as it’s a dedicated HEX platform which has a larger than usual gap toward the end and are very low down as these are designed to accommodate the old HEX 332s

@MaclarenTurner @LNRailway Spotter

This afternoons outing takes me to London, to sample the first working of an @LNRailway class 730/2 train. Very smooth trains even at 110, with a very smart interior to accompany the ride quality.

A very good evening This evening you join me from Carmarthen with 800022 waiting to form a service back to Paddington First time I’ve visited this location. The views on the way are absolutely incredible. Have a safe and wonderful evening whatever you doing!!

@greatestgather Booked it as soon as it came up. Couldn’t resist 😂

The Creighton-Ward Explorer We’re excited to be partnering with The Branch Line Society offering the extremely rare opportunity to travel on a Cl57 hauled Pendolino between Crewe and Derby’s Litchurch Lane Works. Details: branchline.uk/fixture.php

A very good afternoon This afternoon you join me at Stroud having just arrived in from Paddington. The station looks absolutely fantastic after its refurbishment. Almost looks like the IET is photoshopped in. Have a wonderful and safe rest of your day whatever you are doing!