Angus Duncan
@angusduncan.me
Turbostar pilot. Own views. he/him.
This is Kočka, named after the illegally imported cat from a 2003 episode of the documentary series, Airline. If you know, you know.
January 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
This is Kočka, named after the illegally imported cat from a 2003 episode of the documentary series, Airline. If you know, you know.
Hello to the person who ate an entire Colin the Caterpillar cake on the Tyne and Wear Metro
January 4, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Hello to the person who ate an entire Colin the Caterpillar cake on the Tyne and Wear Metro
Just heard a trainspotter describe Michael Palin as a “railway journalist.” I am screaming.
December 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Just heard a trainspotter describe Michael Palin as a “railway journalist.” I am screaming.
They should really call it “The Epstein Philes”
December 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
They should really call it “The Epstein Philes”
Here’s the queen’s speech for anyone that missed it.
December 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Here’s the queen’s speech for anyone that missed it.
Urgh. There was meant to be a video attached, as opposed to a morbid joke.
Here’s the queen’s speech for anyone that missed it.
December 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Urgh. There was meant to be a video attached, as opposed to a morbid joke.
Here’s the queen’s speech for anyone that missed it.
December 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Here’s the queen’s speech for anyone that missed it.
Turns out my own joke is so old that people are accusing me of plagiarism.
Turns out I got my wife the wrong Dyson Air-Thing. Anyone want it? Serious offers only. Must bring own van and electrician.
December 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Turns out my own joke is so old that people are accusing me of plagiarism.
Turns out I got my wife the wrong Dyson Air-Thing. Anyone want it? Serious offers only. Must bring own van and electrician.
December 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Turns out I got my wife the wrong Dyson Air-Thing. Anyone want it? Serious offers only. Must bring own van and electrician.
2025 in flights:
🛫 3 new airports: Cork, Gothenburg, Athens
👩✈️ 2 new airlines: Malta Air, Aegean Airlines
🛫 3 new airports: Cork, Gothenburg, Athens
👩✈️ 2 new airlines: Malta Air, Aegean Airlines
December 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
2025 in flights:
🛫 3 new airports: Cork, Gothenburg, Athens
👩✈️ 2 new airlines: Malta Air, Aegean Airlines
🛫 3 new airports: Cork, Gothenburg, Athens
👩✈️ 2 new airlines: Malta Air, Aegean Airlines
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Deeply disappointed to hear that the BBC has pushed out one of the most brilliant presenters in all of science communication for speaking with integrity and honor in support of human rights and dignity.
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Deeply disappointed to hear that the BBC has pushed out one of the most brilliant presenters in all of science communication for speaking with integrity and honor in support of human rights and dignity.
Collect licence.
Drive first train solo.
Go out for dinner.
See Mamma Mia at the theatre.
Feel like I might sleep well.
Drive first train solo.
Go out for dinner.
See Mamma Mia at the theatre.
Feel like I might sleep well.
December 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Collect licence.
Drive first train solo.
Go out for dinner.
See Mamma Mia at the theatre.
Feel like I might sleep well.
Drive first train solo.
Go out for dinner.
See Mamma Mia at the theatre.
Feel like I might sleep well.
1430: Get train driver licence issued
1515: Drive train back home
1515: Drive train back home
December 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
1430: Get train driver licence issued
1515: Drive train back home
1515: Drive train back home
New pin badge day: This one marks the 60th anniversary of passenger hovercraft services. Very sexy.
December 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
New pin badge day: This one marks the 60th anniversary of passenger hovercraft services. Very sexy.
I did a day trip to France by ferry the other week. Did I go and see the sights of Brittany? No, I looked at boats and rode on trains.
December 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I did a day trip to France by ferry the other week. Did I go and see the sights of Brittany? No, I looked at boats and rode on trains.
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Thousands of railway “iron workers” keep Ukraine moving under Russian bombardment, evacuating families and sustaining the nation’s lifeline.
Ukraine’s Iron People: The Railway Crews Who Don’t Stop, Even Under Russian Fire
Explore how Ukraine's railway has transformed into a vital lifeline during wartime, ensuring transport and humanitarian support amid ongoing challenges.
united24media.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Thousands of railway “iron workers” keep Ukraine moving under Russian bombardment, evacuating families and sustaining the nation’s lifeline.
Burning air miles on business class flight home. In queue to board. A couple ask me if I can let them pass. Sure, there’s a few shops and seating areas nearby.
No, they were doing it to skip the queue. Heaven forfend someone not in a shirt and jacket flies in the posh seats.
No, they were doing it to skip the queue. Heaven forfend someone not in a shirt and jacket flies in the posh seats.
November 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Burning air miles on business class flight home. In queue to board. A couple ask me if I can let them pass. Sure, there’s a few shops and seating areas nearby.
No, they were doing it to skip the queue. Heaven forfend someone not in a shirt and jacket flies in the posh seats.
No, they were doing it to skip the queue. Heaven forfend someone not in a shirt and jacket flies in the posh seats.
It’s funny that people in Brexit land sing the praises of the SNCF, when it’s actually the worst advert for nationalised railways going. Yes, some of their trains are fast - but they’re really run-down. My TGV today was 25 mins late, then 40, then 60. Then it was 80. I’m due €4 back for this.
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It’s funny that people in Brexit land sing the praises of the SNCF, when it’s actually the worst advert for nationalised railways going. Yes, some of their trains are fast - but they’re really run-down. My TGV today was 25 mins late, then 40, then 60. Then it was 80. I’m due €4 back for this.
Celebrating finishing all my train driver exams the only way I know how: a solo car ferry “mini cruise” complete with empty swimming pool and tragic dinner choices.
November 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Celebrating finishing all my train driver exams the only way I know how: a solo car ferry “mini cruise” complete with empty swimming pool and tragic dinner choices.
Land at London City Airport 1203, depart London Waterloo 1250. Pretty close to my all time cross-London record.
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Land at London City Airport 1203, depart London Waterloo 1250. Pretty close to my all time cross-London record.
Cracking story
OK - pie discourse - best pie story:
In 2016, we were living in Andover, in the UK. My wife was assigned as an exchange officer at the Army Air Corps base at Middle Wallop (yes, really).*
The US Army has a tradition: senior leaders, in dress uniform, serve junior troops Thanksgiving dinner.
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In 2016, we were living in Andover, in the UK. My wife was assigned as an exchange officer at the Army Air Corps base at Middle Wallop (yes, really).*
The US Army has a tradition: senior leaders, in dress uniform, serve junior troops Thanksgiving dinner.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Cracking story
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I would urge the same in Scottish courts.
It remains my recommendation for anyone with even a passing interest in the law or the criminal justice system to spend a couple of days sat in your local magistrates court and watch what goes on. I would be surprised if it didn't affect your views.
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I would urge the same in Scottish courts.
A whole 12 years of that whole working with trains thing. Here’s a high quality picture.
November 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A whole 12 years of that whole working with trains thing. Here’s a high quality picture.
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It's Transgender Day of Remembrance today
Every year, hundreds of trans people pass away through anti trans violence, suicide lack of available healthcare to name just a few of the most common causes
This is far, far more than any other LGBTQIA+ group and that's just the ones we know we've lost
Every year, hundreds of trans people pass away through anti trans violence, suicide lack of available healthcare to name just a few of the most common causes
This is far, far more than any other LGBTQIA+ group and that's just the ones we know we've lost
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
It's Transgender Day of Remembrance today
Every year, hundreds of trans people pass away through anti trans violence, suicide lack of available healthcare to name just a few of the most common causes
This is far, far more than any other LGBTQIA+ group and that's just the ones we know we've lost
Every year, hundreds of trans people pass away through anti trans violence, suicide lack of available healthcare to name just a few of the most common causes
This is far, far more than any other LGBTQIA+ group and that's just the ones we know we've lost