John Jones
@johnjones.bsky.social
Railway Enthusiast. As of 28/09/25, I have filmed Vlog tours at 7.65% of railway stations in England, Scotland and Wales. Also runs a YouTube Channel and Blog.
https://youtube.com/@RainhamRailEnthusiast
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John Jones
@johnjones.bsky.social
· Sep 27
Why do I love the railway? | A Railway 200 story
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It is the 200th anniversary of the first railway journey today, so here is a short 4 minute video explaining why I love the Railway. #railway @railway200.bsky.social youtu.be/Or1Ty10At3g
A look at the historic Heighington Railway station. #railway #history #railway200 youtu.be/ZTM2dslFx9s
The Historic Heighington Railway Station
YouTube video by Rainham Rail Enthusiast
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November 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A look at the historic Heighington Railway station. #railway #history #railway200 youtu.be/ZTM2dslFx9s
I take a look around North Road Railay Station and Hopetown Museum Darlington in my latest video from the Railway 200 Celebration weekend #railway #railway200 #darlington #hopetown youtu.be/Qoi3iFrZq0Y?...
Hopetown Museum and North Road Railway Station
YouTube video by Rainham Rail Enthusiast
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October 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I take a look around North Road Railay Station and Hopetown Museum Darlington in my latest video from the Railway 200 Celebration weekend #railway #railway200 #darlington #hopetown youtu.be/Qoi3iFrZq0Y?...
Another short video from the Railway 200 Celebrations is no on the channel. More in depth views of the anniversary days at Locomotion and at Hopetown are the next two videos due on the channel in the next couple of weeks. #railway200 #locomotion #shildon youtu.be/3zLIxsvFwzs
Replica Locomotion No 1 at Shildon for Railway 200
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October 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Another short video from the Railway 200 Celebrations is no on the channel. More in depth views of the anniversary days at Locomotion and at Hopetown are the next two videos due on the channel in the next couple of weeks. #railway200 #locomotion #shildon youtu.be/3zLIxsvFwzs
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There were so many surprises throughout the weekend that it was so hard to include it all!
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The past and the present were brought together at Darlington! Recreating the first railway journey!
YouTube video by JenOnTheMove
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October 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
There were so many surprises throughout the weekend that it was so hard to include it all!
youtu.be/stwBaXUaptM
youtu.be/stwBaXUaptM
Iconic!!!! @railway200.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Iconic!!!! @railway200.bsky.social
Cannot believe I am here to see this, what a once in a lifetime experience!! It's been 200 years since the first passenger railway journey. @railway200.bsky.social #hopetown #locomotion #history
September 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Cannot believe I am here to see this, what a once in a lifetime experience!! It's been 200 years since the first passenger railway journey. @railway200.bsky.social #hopetown #locomotion #history
It is the 200th anniversary of the first railway journey today, so here is a short 4 minute video explaining why I love the Railway. #railway @railway200.bsky.social youtu.be/Or1Ty10At3g
Why do I love the railway? | A Railway 200 story
YouTube video by Rainham Rail Enthusiast
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September 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM
It is the 200th anniversary of the first railway journey today, so here is a short 4 minute video explaining why I love the Railway. #railway @railway200.bsky.social youtu.be/Or1Ty10At3g
Meanwhile, today at Shilden.... #railways #locomotion
September 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Meanwhile, today at Shilden.... #railways #locomotion
Amazing gluten free offering on @lner.co.uk first calss. Absolutely delicious and such great service by all staff in coach L on the 1030 Kings Cross to Edinburgh 👏👏👏
September 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Amazing gluten free offering on @lner.co.uk first calss. Absolutely delicious and such great service by all staff in coach L on the 1030 Kings Cross to Edinburgh 👏👏👏
New rig testing today, a steep learning curve but getting excellent results!! Roll on this weekend!! #railway200
September 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
New rig testing today, a steep learning curve but getting excellent results!! Roll on this weekend!! #railway200
The quirky Ash Vale station is a lovely station looked after by the Wey Valley Line Community Rail Partnership. The gardeners here really look after the platforms, making what would otherwise be a plain commuter station into one which is pleasant to visit. #railway #station
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Exploring Ash Vale Railway Station | Wey Valley Line
YouTube video by Rainham Rail Enthusiast
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September 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The quirky Ash Vale station is a lovely station looked after by the Wey Valley Line Community Rail Partnership. The gardeners here really look after the platforms, making what would otherwise be a plain commuter station into one which is pleasant to visit. #railway #station
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Join me as I explore the lovely Ash Railway Station on the Wey Valley Line. youtu.be/zcEMj40FN7g?...
Exploring Ash Railway station | Wey Valley Line
YouTube video by Rainham Rail Enthusiast
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September 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Join me as I explore the lovely Ash Railway Station on the Wey Valley Line. youtu.be/zcEMj40FN7g?...
An absolutely brilliant and train nerdy night at the BFI watching old BTF ( and select others) movies on the big screen. Hosted @mrtimdunn.bsky.social and Steve foxon, it was great to meet other like minded people. Also met the brilliant Bessie Matthews. @railway200.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 10:34 PM
An absolutely brilliant and train nerdy night at the BFI watching old BTF ( and select others) movies on the big screen. Hosted @mrtimdunn.bsky.social and Steve foxon, it was great to meet other like minded people. Also met the brilliant Bessie Matthews. @railway200.bsky.social
On Sunday, I attended the Ashford Train Maintenance Centre open day for the @railway200.bsky.social celebrations. It was a superb look behind the scenes. The event was brilliantly organised by @serailway.bsky.social , and all the staff and volunteers were fantastic. #railway youtu.be/IyZl4cUq_mQ
Behind the Scenes at Ashford Train Maintenance Centre | UK Railway Open Day 2025
YouTube video by Rainham Rail Enthusiast
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August 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
On Sunday, I attended the Ashford Train Maintenance Centre open day for the @railway200.bsky.social celebrations. It was a superb look behind the scenes. The event was brilliantly organised by @serailway.bsky.social , and all the staff and volunteers were fantastic. #railway youtu.be/IyZl4cUq_mQ
East Midlands Parkway railway station is in an amazing setting, join me as I take a look around in my latest video #railway #station #video @eastmidsrailway.bsky.social youtu.be/9XF8SrjW08w
East Midlands Parkway Railway Station
YouTube video by Rainham Rail Enthusiast
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August 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
East Midlands Parkway railway station is in an amazing setting, join me as I take a look around in my latest video #railway #station #video @eastmidsrailway.bsky.social youtu.be/9XF8SrjW08w
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The second channel will see a video release this week! 😲
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August 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The second channel will see a video release this week! 😲
Subscribe if you haven’t already! youtube.com/@jenonthemov...
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My last video in the top ten least used railway stations in Buckinghamshire series is at Monks Risborough #railway #station #video #leastusedstations #buckinghamshire #vlog youtu.be/ntKNZEtBckA?...
Monks Risborough Railway Station
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August 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
My last video in the top ten least used railway stations in Buckinghamshire series is at Monks Risborough #railway #station #video #leastusedstations #buckinghamshire #vlog youtu.be/ntKNZEtBckA?...
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Shepperton line… ✅
My first full line completed wholly after the event!
“I’ll probably need to stay local for a few months” is not going to plan 😂
My first full line completed wholly after the event!
“I’ll probably need to stay local for a few months” is not going to plan 😂
August 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Shepperton line… ✅
My first full line completed wholly after the event!
“I’ll probably need to stay local for a few months” is not going to plan 😂
My first full line completed wholly after the event!
“I’ll probably need to stay local for a few months” is not going to plan 😂
My little take on The Greatest Gathering is now out! I deliberately decided not add any commentary or music, just a video slideshow of the day, which I hope you enjoy. youtu.be/mRrx3jR5rOA #railways @alstom.bsky.social #greatestgather
The Greatest Gathering
YouTube video by Rainham Rail Enthusiast
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August 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
My little take on The Greatest Gathering is now out! I deliberately decided not add any commentary or music, just a video slideshow of the day, which I hope you enjoy. youtu.be/mRrx3jR5rOA #railways @alstom.bsky.social #greatestgather
It's been a great day, fairly shattered, taking time out at Derby station, let the crowds die down a bit. #greatestgathering #railway #rail200 @alstom.bsky.social
August 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It's been a great day, fairly shattered, taking time out at Derby station, let the crowds die down a bit. #greatestgathering #railway #rail200 @alstom.bsky.social
August 3, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Join me as I take a very quick look at Little Kimble railway station, with the bonus of a class 60 and top and tail class 66's on freight duties powering through the station. youtu.be/qcfWAtB1gd0 #railways #ukrailway #stations #leastusedrailwaystations
Little Kimble Railway Station
YouTube video by Rainham Rail Enthusiast
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August 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Join me as I take a very quick look at Little Kimble railway station, with the bonus of a class 60 and top and tail class 66's on freight duties powering through the station. youtu.be/qcfWAtB1gd0 #railways #ukrailway #stations #leastusedrailwaystations
It was Queenborough railway stations' 165th birthday on the 19th September, I was there to capture the atmosphere, it was a lovely morning and afternoon. #railways #celebration #video #vlog #blog youtu.be/wIaqDhuUHSw
Queenborough Railway Station 165th Birthday
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July 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
It was Queenborough railway stations' 165th birthday on the 19th September, I was there to capture the atmosphere, it was a lovely morning and afternoon. #railways #celebration #video #vlog #blog youtu.be/wIaqDhuUHSw
On the weekend of the 200th anniversary of the first passenger train, Kent Community Rail Partnership are offering a history and heritage day on the 28th September in Sheerness. See their website (detailed in picture below) to find out more.
@communityrail.bsky.social @sheernesstg.bsky.social
@communityrail.bsky.social @sheernesstg.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
On the weekend of the 200th anniversary of the first passenger train, Kent Community Rail Partnership are offering a history and heritage day on the 28th September in Sheerness. See their website (detailed in picture below) to find out more.
@communityrail.bsky.social @sheernesstg.bsky.social
@communityrail.bsky.social @sheernesstg.bsky.social