Neil B
@shineyarse62.bsky.social
Retired train driver.
Husband, step-dad, grandad. Traveller, motorhomer. Cat dad, dog dad.
Husband, step-dad, grandad. Traveller, motorhomer. Cat dad, dog dad.
So long old girl, the last 11 years have been awesome…
January 13, 2026 at 9:46 PM
So long old girl, the last 11 years have been awesome…
Had a quick visit to the NRM earlier. I kept moving so they didn’t put me in a glass case!
January 6, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Had a quick visit to the NRM earlier. I kept moving so they didn’t put me in a glass case!
25+ miles of this through Northumberland on the A1 this morning. Everyone played nice and we didn’t see a single incident.
Now tucked up safely in York.
Now tucked up safely in York.
January 5, 2026 at 9:26 PM
25+ miles of this through Northumberland on the A1 this morning. Everyone played nice and we didn’t see a single incident.
Now tucked up safely in York.
Now tucked up safely in York.
Three years ago today I drove my last train. Do I miss it? Yep, like toothache….
December 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Three years ago today I drove my last train. Do I miss it? Yep, like toothache….
Barbados. It’s great to be back…
December 1, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Barbados. It’s great to be back…
So nice to be out in the M-Home again, a nice little site near Sarnau with views over Lake Bala.
November 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
So nice to be out in the M-Home again, a nice little site near Sarnau with views over Lake Bala.
My dad, Alan, off to war as a Sapper in 1939 and again as a sergeant in 1951. Cancer took him in 1993.
November 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
My dad, Alan, off to war as a Sapper in 1939 and again as a sergeant in 1951. Cancer took him in 1993.
My great grandfather Albert. He was in France for the armistice in 1918, this photo was taken when he was commissioned in 1920. He died in an air-raid in WWII.
November 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
My great grandfather Albert. He was in France for the armistice in 1918, this photo was taken when he was commissioned in 1920. He died in an air-raid in WWII.
Reposted by Neil B
Train derails in Cumbria, with emergency services called to scene
Avanti West Coast says:
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Thoughts to my former Avanti colleagues involved in the nasty incident as Shap this morning on the first Glasgow to Euston.
Thankfully no injuries reported.
Thankfully no injuries reported.
November 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Thoughts to my former Avanti colleagues involved in the nasty incident as Shap this morning on the first Glasgow to Euston.
Thankfully no injuries reported.
Thankfully no injuries reported.
It’s a hard life being a motorhome dog….
October 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It’s a hard life being a motorhome dog….
Dragged into the pub again, can’t control her…
October 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Dragged into the pub again, can’t control her…
The Thirlstane Arch at Powillimount Beach, Dumfries & Galloway. A natural sandstone formation.
October 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Thirlstane Arch at Powillimount Beach, Dumfries & Galloway. A natural sandstone formation.
Parked up at the Trackside Aire at Gretna for the night, watching my former colleagues earning a crust… 🤭
October 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Parked up at the Trackside Aire at Gretna for the night, watching my former colleagues earning a crust… 🤭
Having a night at Maryport Lighthouse, a free park-up with a lovely sunset.
October 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Having a night at Maryport Lighthouse, a free park-up with a lovely sunset.
NG143 takes on coal at Dinas on the Welsh Highland Railway.
October 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
NG143 takes on coal at Dinas on the Welsh Highland Railway.
Some South-African power today. An impressive locomotive.
October 7, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Some South-African power today. An impressive locomotive.
Steam locomotives Palmerston leaves Porthmadog Station with a demonstration freight train.
October 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Steam locomotives Palmerston leaves Porthmadog Station with a demonstration freight train.
Had a trip on the Ffestiniog railway today, a lovely line and the double-farlie locomotives are fascinating.
October 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Had a trip on the Ffestiniog railway today, a lovely line and the double-farlie locomotives are fascinating.
This is Reg. Reg is doing a sleep. Reg is comfy.
September 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This is Reg. Reg is doing a sleep. Reg is comfy.
As it’s ginger cat appreciation day I give you the long passed and very sadly missed Angus. He was a star.
September 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
As it’s ginger cat appreciation day I give you the long passed and very sadly missed Angus. He was a star.
Off grid in Cannock Chase. Happy place.
August 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Off grid in Cannock Chase. Happy place.
I see you have a grape, I like grapes, can I have a grape please?
So polite. 🥰
So polite. 🥰
August 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I see you have a grape, I like grapes, can I have a grape please?
So polite. 🥰
So polite. 🥰
This is Reg. Reg has his head on a catnip mouse. Reg is stoned. At 14 he should know better.
August 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
This is Reg. Reg has his head on a catnip mouse. Reg is stoned. At 14 he should know better.
The nose that gets into places it really shouldn’t….
August 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The nose that gets into places it really shouldn’t….