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OTD 2 years ago at Trefforest, new footbridge still underconstruction and Class 150s still ruled the roost on the TAM lines, Class 756s hadn't entered service yet (photo taken from the old, now removed footbridge) TfW 150254 departs Trefforest bound for Treherbert 06/04/2024

DB Cargo UK 66654 (formerly 66149) awaits the road at Cardiff Central with 6B33 Theale Puma - Robeston Sdgs 24/03/2026

TfW 67028 at Cardiff Central with 0W98 Canton - Canton via Hereford 24/03/2026

Tomorrow is the last day of the SWR Class 455s My most up-to-date picture of a 455, 5868 at The Greatest Gathering, Derby 01/08/2025 And the last 455 I went on, then-SWR 5860 (now scrapped) at Dorking (Main) 03/11/2023 End of an era 1983-2026

Morning 👋! We have some exciting news for customers. We’re replacing our intercity high speed trains (HSTs) with more modern Class 222s. 🚆 The triple 2s are getting a complete makeover with a new interior, better Wi-Fi, improved accessibility, cycle spaces, and electronic seat reservations.✨ You’ll be able to board the first of these trains in late 2027. Check out this link for more details: scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail…

Video of this move arriving and departing now on YouTube: Not the best departure video, bowled by an IET (which I cut out) youtube.com/watch?v=y9lvwk…

ROG 37510 'Orion' with TfW 231006 in tow at Cardiff Central with 5Q40 Cardiff Canton Sidings - Holyhead Car. M.D 16/03/2026

The last two Class 455s in passenger service, 5712 & 5732 (only used when required I believe) SWR 5712 at London Waterloo 08/08/2023 and 5732 arriving into Raynes Park 02/11/2023

My video of them arriving & departing Llandrindod and departing Cardiff Central now on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=9twP_U…

Vintage Trains 37240 & Loram 37418 'An Comunn Gaidhealach' at Llandrindod with the Welsh Chieftain railtour 07/03/2026

Colas Rail 37421 at Canton Taff Vale Sidings 03/03/2026 Did see this with 37425 at Cardiff Central but was on the wrong platform to take a photo

TfW 150280 at Grangetown with a Coryton - Penarth service 24/02/2026 For some reason, every service to/from Penarth after 1pm were 150s, not sure why

LSL 37409 'Loch Awe' at Cardiff Central with 0Z39 Bridgend - Bridgend 24/02/2026

Unveiled today in its new livery and refurbished interior, CrossCountry 220033 Seen here at The Greatest Gathering, Derby, in its old livery 01/08/2025 (Unit was split up, these pictures show coach 60333)

TfW 153572+153318 (AT05) and 150245 at Newport (South Wales) both out and about on Newport-Ebbw Vale services 27/01/2026

Europhoenix 37407 'Blackpool Tower' at Cardiff Central having arrived with 0B37 from Rectory Jn (Colwick Colas) 19/01/2026 Departed a few mins later with 0C38 to Laira T&RSMD

My first train ride of 2026 GWR 166212 at Cardiff Central before departing with a Portsmouth Harbour service, I only went as far as Romsey 03/01/2026

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A few interesting things at Bournemouth yesterday (30/12/2025) 1. Network Rail 153385 2. GBRf 66734 'PLATINUM JUBILEE' & 66751 'Inspiration Delivered Hitachi Rail Europe' 3. Colas Rail 67023 'Stella'

(shameless plug) A video of mine from May this year (uploaded to YouTube last month) of 43198 & 43156 departing Plymouth youtu.be/MWCHmzfU1FQ

After nearly 5 decades in service, Today is the last day of the GWR Castle Sets/HSTs End of an era 1976-2025 (📷 43156 'Maen Castle' at Plymouth 24/05/2025)