@carl50035arkroyal.bsky.social
From North West Leicestershire👍🏻
Been known to like railways, beer,cake, pasties, Cornwall, Devon, moaning etc etc
Bonkers about class 50’s
Drove one once & loved it
Also a Ferrari nut
Can’t stand Musk or his companion’s that’s why I defected
Been known to like railways, beer,cake, pasties, Cornwall, Devon, moaning etc etc
Bonkers about class 50’s
Drove one once & loved it
Also a Ferrari nut
Can’t stand Musk or his companion’s that’s why I defected
Tamworth Road,
Ashby De La Zouch
Leicestershire
If using the B5493 be extra careful approaching the bridge as the road is under at least a foot of water & vehicles are hitting it at 30mph due to the poor street lights
Heavy rain forecast until midnight at least
Ashby De La Zouch
Leicestershire
If using the B5493 be extra careful approaching the bridge as the road is under at least a foot of water & vehicles are hitting it at 30mph due to the poor street lights
Heavy rain forecast until midnight at least
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Tamworth Road,
Ashby De La Zouch
Leicestershire
If using the B5493 be extra careful approaching the bridge as the road is under at least a foot of water & vehicles are hitting it at 30mph due to the poor street lights
Heavy rain forecast until midnight at least
Ashby De La Zouch
Leicestershire
If using the B5493 be extra careful approaching the bridge as the road is under at least a foot of water & vehicles are hitting it at 30mph due to the poor street lights
Heavy rain forecast until midnight at least
Stopped at a lovely Italian coffee shop in the shopping centre at Derby.
Wasn’t very big but the food was excellent
Wasn’t intimidating either unlike the streets around the centre in Derby.
It’s changed big time around there.
Gangs of lads roaming about looking at people shopping.
No thanks!
Wasn’t very big but the food was excellent
Wasn’t intimidating either unlike the streets around the centre in Derby.
It’s changed big time around there.
Gangs of lads roaming about looking at people shopping.
No thanks!
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Stopped at a lovely Italian coffee shop in the shopping centre at Derby.
Wasn’t very big but the food was excellent
Wasn’t intimidating either unlike the streets around the centre in Derby.
It’s changed big time around there.
Gangs of lads roaming about looking at people shopping.
No thanks!
Wasn’t very big but the food was excellent
Wasn’t intimidating either unlike the streets around the centre in Derby.
It’s changed big time around there.
Gangs of lads roaming about looking at people shopping.
No thanks!
There’s something about buying Christmas presents online
Walking about Derby now & I’m just not getting the feeling
M & S was stupidly busy
Still we’ve got a few things
That computer mouse is going to be red hot by tomorrow morning from Christmas present buying!
Walking about Derby now & I’m just not getting the feeling
M & S was stupidly busy
Still we’ve got a few things
That computer mouse is going to be red hot by tomorrow morning from Christmas present buying!
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
There’s something about buying Christmas presents online
Walking about Derby now & I’m just not getting the feeling
M & S was stupidly busy
Still we’ve got a few things
That computer mouse is going to be red hot by tomorrow morning from Christmas present buying!
Walking about Derby now & I’m just not getting the feeling
M & S was stupidly busy
Still we’ve got a few things
That computer mouse is going to be red hot by tomorrow morning from Christmas present buying!
Derby Nuffield hospital today
Seems like half of Derby are in here.
Very busy.
Seems like half of Derby are in here.
Very busy.
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Derby Nuffield hospital today
Seems like half of Derby are in here.
Very busy.
Seems like half of Derby are in here.
Very busy.
Splitting my sides watching Mortimer & Whitehouse Gone Fishing.
Know sweet bugger all about fishing but just like watching these two numpties with Ted the dog
#Blastfromthepast
Know sweet bugger all about fishing but just like watching these two numpties with Ted the dog
#Blastfromthepast
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Splitting my sides watching Mortimer & Whitehouse Gone Fishing.
Know sweet bugger all about fishing but just like watching these two numpties with Ted the dog
#Blastfromthepast
Know sweet bugger all about fishing but just like watching these two numpties with Ted the dog
#Blastfromthepast
Ooh salmon fillets tonight
With new potatoes & green beans
Nothing else.
Well a fair few pints of Stella Arseytwat to wash it down
Derby for another visit to the private hospital tomorrow
One other appointment this month then two in December
With new potatoes & green beans
Nothing else.
Well a fair few pints of Stella Arseytwat to wash it down
Derby for another visit to the private hospital tomorrow
One other appointment this month then two in December
November 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Ooh salmon fillets tonight
With new potatoes & green beans
Nothing else.
Well a fair few pints of Stella Arseytwat to wash it down
Derby for another visit to the private hospital tomorrow
One other appointment this month then two in December
With new potatoes & green beans
Nothing else.
Well a fair few pints of Stella Arseytwat to wash it down
Derby for another visit to the private hospital tomorrow
One other appointment this month then two in December
Just finished watching the Brazilian GP from the weekend
Probably one of the best races I’ve seen for some years.
I know I call old fish face Verstappen but what a drive.
Pit lane start to 3rd place & with a puncture too.
Mcclaren wouldn’t have had a look in if he had started in the top 3
Probably one of the best races I’ve seen for some years.
I know I call old fish face Verstappen but what a drive.
Pit lane start to 3rd place & with a puncture too.
Mcclaren wouldn’t have had a look in if he had started in the top 3
November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Just finished watching the Brazilian GP from the weekend
Probably one of the best races I’ve seen for some years.
I know I call old fish face Verstappen but what a drive.
Pit lane start to 3rd place & with a puncture too.
Mcclaren wouldn’t have had a look in if he had started in the top 3
Probably one of the best races I’ve seen for some years.
I know I call old fish face Verstappen but what a drive.
Pit lane start to 3rd place & with a puncture too.
Mcclaren wouldn’t have had a look in if he had started in the top 3
Instead of going out I decided to sweep up the magnolia leaves in the garden.
No wind & dry (at the moment) they came together nicely.
Two large bin bags full😳
The size of the tree doesn’t suggest that many leaves🤔
We have 6 ft fences around the garden & no trees around us
No wind & dry (at the moment) they came together nicely.
Two large bin bags full😳
The size of the tree doesn’t suggest that many leaves🤔
We have 6 ft fences around the garden & no trees around us
a cartoon character with red hair and the word mmmm on the bottom
ALT: a cartoon character with red hair and the word mmmm on the bottom
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November 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Instead of going out I decided to sweep up the magnolia leaves in the garden.
No wind & dry (at the moment) they came together nicely.
Two large bin bags full😳
The size of the tree doesn’t suggest that many leaves🤔
We have 6 ft fences around the garden & no trees around us
No wind & dry (at the moment) they came together nicely.
Two large bin bags full😳
The size of the tree doesn’t suggest that many leaves🤔
We have 6 ft fences around the garden & no trees around us
Morning
Does anyone with access to tops know what’s working the following today please?
My usually reliable source has gone awol or he’s somewhere in Europe again.
Thanks
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...
Does anyone with access to tops know what’s working the following today please?
My usually reliable source has gone awol or he’s somewhere in Europe again.
Thanks
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...
Realtime Trains | 5Z20 0836 Crewe H.S. to Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) | 10/11/2025
Real-time train running information for 5Z20 0836 departure from Crewe H.S. to Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) on 10/11/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Brita...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Morning
Does anyone with access to tops know what’s working the following today please?
My usually reliable source has gone awol or he’s somewhere in Europe again.
Thanks
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...
Does anyone with access to tops know what’s working the following today please?
My usually reliable source has gone awol or he’s somewhere in Europe again.
Thanks
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...
A nice brisk 3 mile walk this morning to blow out the cobwebs after 3 hrs kip, oh & now off for 3 days
Looked at the local remembrance displays & remembrance garden before a Costa coffee.
Back home for a beer before a lovely roast chicken dinner.
Perfect Sunday
Looked at the local remembrance displays & remembrance garden before a Costa coffee.
Back home for a beer before a lovely roast chicken dinner.
Perfect Sunday
November 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A nice brisk 3 mile walk this morning to blow out the cobwebs after 3 hrs kip, oh & now off for 3 days
Looked at the local remembrance displays & remembrance garden before a Costa coffee.
Back home for a beer before a lovely roast chicken dinner.
Perfect Sunday
Looked at the local remembrance displays & remembrance garden before a Costa coffee.
Back home for a beer before a lovely roast chicken dinner.
Perfect Sunday
Sad to hear that former Top Gear presenter Quentin Wilson has died aged 68 after a short illness.
First came across him when he wrote Buying Cars magazine when I used to dabble in the second hand market
Generally a top bloke who knew everything there was to know about cars.
First came across him when he wrote Buying Cars magazine when I used to dabble in the second hand market
Generally a top bloke who knew everything there was to know about cars.
November 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Sad to hear that former Top Gear presenter Quentin Wilson has died aged 68 after a short illness.
First came across him when he wrote Buying Cars magazine when I used to dabble in the second hand market
Generally a top bloke who knew everything there was to know about cars.
First came across him when he wrote Buying Cars magazine when I used to dabble in the second hand market
Generally a top bloke who knew everything there was to know about cars.
No idea who the photographer is but 45015 sits awaiting her fate at Throckmorton airfield in Pershore.
LSL have purchased the rusting hulk to poach the bogies & other bits & bobs
Then its asbestos removal time & then acetylene torch time
45015 will then be confined to the history books
LSL have purchased the rusting hulk to poach the bogies & other bits & bobs
Then its asbestos removal time & then acetylene torch time
45015 will then be confined to the history books
November 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
No idea who the photographer is but 45015 sits awaiting her fate at Throckmorton airfield in Pershore.
LSL have purchased the rusting hulk to poach the bogies & other bits & bobs
Then its asbestos removal time & then acetylene torch time
45015 will then be confined to the history books
LSL have purchased the rusting hulk to poach the bogies & other bits & bobs
Then its asbestos removal time & then acetylene torch time
45015 will then be confined to the history books
Been at work now for 10 years
I do the job the way they require
Last 3 shifts done 27 miles walking.
Last night saw the manager to highlight how the job could be made easier.
Threw it back in my face saying do the job you’re paid to do with that arsey look that only a arse of a manager could give
I do the job the way they require
Last 3 shifts done 27 miles walking.
Last night saw the manager to highlight how the job could be made easier.
Threw it back in my face saying do the job you’re paid to do with that arsey look that only a arse of a manager could give
November 8, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Been at work now for 10 years
I do the job the way they require
Last 3 shifts done 27 miles walking.
Last night saw the manager to highlight how the job could be made easier.
Threw it back in my face saying do the job you’re paid to do with that arsey look that only a arse of a manager could give
I do the job the way they require
Last 3 shifts done 27 miles walking.
Last night saw the manager to highlight how the job could be made easier.
Threw it back in my face saying do the job you’re paid to do with that arsey look that only a arse of a manager could give
South Devon Railway diesel gala this weekend
Can’t get I’m afraid
Shame as 50002 (non runner) is on display for photos.
Was very tempted to cancel my plans & drive down for it though
Can’t get I’m afraid
Shame as 50002 (non runner) is on display for photos.
Was very tempted to cancel my plans & drive down for it though
November 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
South Devon Railway diesel gala this weekend
Can’t get I’m afraid
Shame as 50002 (non runner) is on display for photos.
Was very tempted to cancel my plans & drive down for it though
Can’t get I’m afraid
Shame as 50002 (non runner) is on display for photos.
Was very tempted to cancel my plans & drive down for it though
Quite like these things
November 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Quite like these things
Dirty bugger😋
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Dirty bugger😋
In other news our next door neighbour but one has put her Christmas tree up in the first week of November😳
November 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
In other news our next door neighbour but one has put her Christmas tree up in the first week of November😳
66425 I believe hammers through Tamworth high level on 4th November 2025 working the Tesco express, 4E49 from Daventry to Doncaster iport
Nice bonus as I don’t see many DRS class 66’s nowadays
Nice bonus as I don’t see many DRS class 66’s nowadays
November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
66425 I believe hammers through Tamworth high level on 4th November 2025 working the Tesco express, 4E49 from Daventry to Doncaster iport
Nice bonus as I don’t see many DRS class 66’s nowadays
Nice bonus as I don’t see many DRS class 66’s nowadays
A couple of people have texted me questioning why I went to Chester as it’s all units, "no class 37’s there"
Perhaps it’s because that’s where I wanted to go
It’s not all class 37 "my lords" out there.
There is actually more to the hobby
Perhaps it’s because that’s where I wanted to go
It’s not all class 37 "my lords" out there.
There is actually more to the hobby
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A couple of people have texted me questioning why I went to Chester as it’s all units, "no class 37’s there"
Perhaps it’s because that’s where I wanted to go
It’s not all class 37 "my lords" out there.
There is actually more to the hobby
Perhaps it’s because that’s where I wanted to go
It’s not all class 37 "my lords" out there.
There is actually more to the hobby
Class 92 loco 92031 is seen stored at Crewe Electric depot on 4th November 2025
Probably cost more to reinstate than it’s worth
Disgraceful waste
Probably cost more to reinstate than it’s worth
Disgraceful waste
November 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Class 92 loco 92031 is seen stored at Crewe Electric depot on 4th November 2025
Probably cost more to reinstate than it’s worth
Disgraceful waste
Probably cost more to reinstate than it’s worth
Disgraceful waste
There’s always something at Crewe to stub one’s toe on 🤤 & today didn’t disappoint
November 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
There’s always something at Crewe to stub one’s toe on 🤤 & today didn’t disappoint
Class730/2 unit 730224 seen at Crewe on 4th November 2025 with a Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street service
My first one in service
Happy days
Must admit though the class 350 unit on 2U21, 350108 was very comfy and will take some beating
My first one in service
Happy days
Must admit though the class 350 unit on 2U21, 350108 was very comfy and will take some beating
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Class730/2 unit 730224 seen at Crewe on 4th November 2025 with a Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street service
My first one in service
Happy days
Must admit though the class 350 unit on 2U21, 350108 was very comfy and will take some beating
My first one in service
Happy days
Must admit though the class 350 unit on 2U21, 350108 was very comfy and will take some beating
Colas grids 56090 & 56078 are captured arriving at Chester on 4th November 2025 running slightly late with 3S71 the Coleman to Coleman rhtt
Two grids & 57307 at Chester the same time
Don’t see 3 locos here very often
Lovely stuff
Two grids & 57307 at Chester the same time
Don’t see 3 locos here very often
Lovely stuff
November 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Colas grids 56090 & 56078 are captured arriving at Chester on 4th November 2025 running slightly late with 3S71 the Coleman to Coleman rhtt
Two grids & 57307 at Chester the same time
Don’t see 3 locos here very often
Lovely stuff
Two grids & 57307 at Chester the same time
Don’t see 3 locos here very often
Lovely stuff
DRS class 57 loco 57307 is seen at Chester after working 0Z50 from Crewe Gresty Bridge on 4th November 2025
Presumably a route refresher?
Presumably a route refresher?
November 4, 2025 at 9:44 AM
DRS class 57 loco 57307 is seen at Chester after working 0Z50 from Crewe Gresty Bridge on 4th November 2025
Presumably a route refresher?
Presumably a route refresher?
Any guesses?
November 4, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Any guesses?