SimOnTrains
@simontrains.bsky.social
Content Creator on YouTube.
From Staffordshire who loves the Railways, riding trains, visiting Railway Stations
From Staffordshire who loves the Railways, riding trains, visiting Railway Stations
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SimOnTrains
@simontrains.bsky.social
· Aug 29
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I would like to thank everyone who has helped me to get this far who liked, subscribed, commented and share videos. It is always appreciated.
The final push to 10K... let's do this :)
Channel: youtube.com/@sim0ntrains...
I would like to thank everyone who has helped me to get this far who liked, subscribed, commented and share videos. It is always appreciated.
The final push to 10K... let's do this :)
Channel: youtube.com/@sim0ntrains...
4 times I've been to this Railway Station on the Heart of Wales Line but haven't offically ticked this station off as Station ticking goes.
2 times have been jumping off the train for a quick selife, 1 time arrived and left on foot and the other was passing by and took a selfie while on the train
2 times have been jumping off the train for a quick selife, 1 time arrived and left on foot and the other was passing by and took a selfie while on the train
January 20, 2026 at 9:11 PM
4 times I've been to this Railway Station on the Heart of Wales Line but haven't offically ticked this station off as Station ticking goes.
2 times have been jumping off the train for a quick selife, 1 time arrived and left on foot and the other was passing by and took a selfie while on the train
2 times have been jumping off the train for a quick selife, 1 time arrived and left on foot and the other was passing by and took a selfie while on the train
I spent time exploring some of the most overlooked suburban railway stations between Plymouth and Saltash.
Quiet platforms, minimal facilities, and a reminder that not every part of the railway is busy or loud.
A slower kind of railway video 🚉
Watch here: youtu.be/umjLabv2Qdg
Quiet platforms, minimal facilities, and a reminder that not every part of the railway is busy or loud.
A slower kind of railway video 🚉
Watch here: youtu.be/umjLabv2Qdg
January 18, 2026 at 5:09 PM
I spent time exploring some of the most overlooked suburban railway stations between Plymouth and Saltash.
Quiet platforms, minimal facilities, and a reminder that not every part of the railway is busy or loud.
A slower kind of railway video 🚉
Watch here: youtu.be/umjLabv2Qdg
Quiet platforms, minimal facilities, and a reminder that not every part of the railway is busy or loud.
A slower kind of railway video 🚉
Watch here: youtu.be/umjLabv2Qdg
Over on the SimOnTrains Rail Movements channel.
A Class 222 Merdian, 222005 passing Rugeley Trent Valley on driver training runs for the new LumO service which will be starting soon!
youtu.be/J2N2z-yTarc
A Class 222 Merdian, 222005 passing Rugeley Trent Valley on driver training runs for the new LumO service which will be starting soon!
youtu.be/J2N2z-yTarc
Class 222 Meridian on the WCML | An Uncommon Sighting at Rugeley Trent Valley
YouTube video by SimOnTrains Rail Movements
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Over on the SimOnTrains Rail Movements channel.
A Class 222 Merdian, 222005 passing Rugeley Trent Valley on driver training runs for the new LumO service which will be starting soon!
youtu.be/J2N2z-yTarc
A Class 222 Merdian, 222005 passing Rugeley Trent Valley on driver training runs for the new LumO service which will be starting soon!
youtu.be/J2N2z-yTarc
Tomorrow's video
Avanti West Coast Trains diverts on the East Lancashire Line which don't go to plan!
Video will be out at 4:45pm on Sunday
Avanti West Coast Trains diverts on the East Lancashire Line which don't go to plan!
Video will be out at 4:45pm on Sunday
January 10, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Tomorrow's video
Avanti West Coast Trains diverts on the East Lancashire Line which don't go to plan!
Video will be out at 4:45pm on Sunday
Avanti West Coast Trains diverts on the East Lancashire Line which don't go to plan!
Video will be out at 4:45pm on Sunday
On the SimOnTrains Rail Movements channel. some footage of the Avanti West Coast Class 805s on the East Lancashire Line at a few locations.
youtu.be/nZnOEAJyBrc
youtu.be/nZnOEAJyBrc
Avanti West Coast Class 805s on the East Lancashire Line
YouTube video by SimOnTrains Rail Movements
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 7:04 PM
On the SimOnTrains Rail Movements channel. some footage of the Avanti West Coast Class 805s on the East Lancashire Line at a few locations.
youtu.be/nZnOEAJyBrc
youtu.be/nZnOEAJyBrc
First train of 2026.
West Midlands Railway Class 730, 730031 standing at Rugeley Trent Valley ready to work 2I30 0720 Rugeley Trent Valley to Birmingham International (got cancelled at Birmingham New Street) taken 5th January 2026
West Midlands Railway Class 730, 730031 standing at Rugeley Trent Valley ready to work 2I30 0720 Rugeley Trent Valley to Birmingham International (got cancelled at Birmingham New Street) taken 5th January 2026
January 5, 2026 at 8:41 AM
First train of 2026.
West Midlands Railway Class 730, 730031 standing at Rugeley Trent Valley ready to work 2I30 0720 Rugeley Trent Valley to Birmingham International (got cancelled at Birmingham New Street) taken 5th January 2026
West Midlands Railway Class 730, 730031 standing at Rugeley Trent Valley ready to work 2I30 0720 Rugeley Trent Valley to Birmingham International (got cancelled at Birmingham New Street) taken 5th January 2026
A quieter side of London rail 🚆
I rode the Greenford Branch Line, often called London’s quietest railway, to see what it’s really like away from the busy main routes.
▶️ youtu.be/-n_NE9jMtDM
I rode the Greenford Branch Line, often called London’s quietest railway, to see what it’s really like away from the busy main routes.
▶️ youtu.be/-n_NE9jMtDM
January 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
A quieter side of London rail 🚆
I rode the Greenford Branch Line, often called London’s quietest railway, to see what it’s really like away from the busy main routes.
▶️ youtu.be/-n_NE9jMtDM
I rode the Greenford Branch Line, often called London’s quietest railway, to see what it’s really like away from the busy main routes.
▶️ youtu.be/-n_NE9jMtDM
New video
Some pre LNER Azuma action at Grantham with HSTs and Class 91 action
youtu.be/BAiMwVND6DM?...
Some pre LNER Azuma action at Grantham with HSTs and Class 91 action
youtu.be/BAiMwVND6DM?...
Multiple Train Classes at Grantham | A Glimpse Into the Past
YouTube video by SimOnTrains Rail Movements
youtu.be
January 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
New video
Some pre LNER Azuma action at Grantham with HSTs and Class 91 action
youtu.be/BAiMwVND6DM?...
Some pre LNER Azuma action at Grantham with HSTs and Class 91 action
youtu.be/BAiMwVND6DM?...
The footage from the Class 455 Farewell Tour that you saw in Yesterday's video is now up on YouTube but under a new channel name!
SimOnTrains Rail Movements as I listed the full footage from the tour that was captured
youtu.be/Rv0gPFr4tQw
SimOnTrains Rail Movements as I listed the full footage from the tour that was captured
youtu.be/Rv0gPFr4tQw
SWR Class 455 Farewell Tour – Back-to-Back Runs
YouTube video by SimOnTrains Rail Movements
youtu.be
December 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The footage from the Class 455 Farewell Tour that you saw in Yesterday's video is now up on YouTube but under a new channel name!
SimOnTrains Rail Movements as I listed the full footage from the tour that was captured
youtu.be/Rv0gPFr4tQw
SimOnTrains Rail Movements as I listed the full footage from the tour that was captured
youtu.be/Rv0gPFr4tQw
Currently working on something as there will be an announcement at 5pm today on my YouTube channel in the post section (Yes the first line at the bottom is a tease of this announcement as I wrote it last night)
Channel Members and Patreon will know what this is it will become public at 5pm today.
Channel Members and Patreon will know what this is it will become public at 5pm today.
December 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Currently working on something as there will be an announcement at 5pm today on my YouTube channel in the post section (Yes the first line at the bottom is a tease of this announcement as I wrote it last night)
Channel Members and Patreon will know what this is it will become public at 5pm today.
Channel Members and Patreon will know what this is it will become public at 5pm today.
Today’s video follows two back-to-back Class 455 farewell charters on South Western Railway.
High demand turned one planned farewell into two runs, giving a rare chance to follow both on the same day.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/3L8o10Kilq4
High demand turned one planned farewell into two runs, giving a rare chance to follow both on the same day.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/3L8o10Kilq4
December 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Today’s video follows two back-to-back Class 455 farewell charters on South Western Railway.
High demand turned one planned farewell into two runs, giving a rare chance to follow both on the same day.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/3L8o10Kilq4
High demand turned one planned farewell into two runs, giving a rare chance to follow both on the same day.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/3L8o10Kilq4
Did enjoy visiting stations on what is dubbed London Quietest Railway Line. The Greenford Branch Line.
Was meant to do this video in the Summer but didn't go ahead but still had everything written and went ahead filming this.
Was meant to do this video in the Summer but didn't go ahead but still had everything written and went ahead filming this.
December 23, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Did enjoy visiting stations on what is dubbed London Quietest Railway Line. The Greenford Branch Line.
Was meant to do this video in the Summer but didn't go ahead but still had everything written and went ahead filming this.
Was meant to do this video in the Summer but didn't go ahead but still had everything written and went ahead filming this.
A Farewell Charter, which has kept me on my toes. South Western Railway Class 455 Charter was epic to chase!
It was also great to meet everyone throughout the day and video will be out this coming Sunday! (28th December)
It was also great to meet everyone throughout the day and video will be out this coming Sunday! (28th December)
December 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A Farewell Charter, which has kept me on my toes. South Western Railway Class 455 Charter was epic to chase!
It was also great to meet everyone throughout the day and video will be out this coming Sunday! (28th December)
It was also great to meet everyone throughout the day and video will be out this coming Sunday! (28th December)
Just seen @jenonthemove.com latest video about riding the HSTs in their final day in England and this was beautiful to watch. Jen even said 'This is a proper feel good video' and that what this video is.
Show Jen some support and do give this a watch as Jen has produced a beautful video
Show Jen some support and do give this a watch as Jen has produced a beautful video
🎬 NEW VIDEO 🎬
I made the pilgrimage down to Cornwall at the weekend for the final English HST. I wasn't actually planning on physically being on the last one, but a series of events led to me being on it!
This is a proper feel good video, give it a watch!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXBR...
I made the pilgrimage down to Cornwall at the weekend for the final English HST. I wasn't actually planning on physically being on the last one, but a series of events led to me being on it!
This is a proper feel good video, give it a watch!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXBR...
The REAL final HST in England wasn't what anyone expected!
YouTube video by JenOnTheMove
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Just seen @jenonthemove.com latest video about riding the HSTs in their final day in England and this was beautiful to watch. Jen even said 'This is a proper feel good video' and that what this video is.
Show Jen some support and do give this a watch as Jen has produced a beautful video
Show Jen some support and do give this a watch as Jen has produced a beautful video
Ravensthorpe station has now closed as part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade and will be closed for 3 years!
I paid a final visit before closure to document the station and explain what’s coming next.
🎥 youtu.be/bqaPgLG5exE
I paid a final visit before closure to document the station and explain what’s coming next.
🎥 youtu.be/bqaPgLG5exE
December 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Ravensthorpe station has now closed as part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade and will be closed for 3 years!
I paid a final visit before closure to document the station and explain what’s coming next.
🎥 youtu.be/bqaPgLG5exE
I paid a final visit before closure to document the station and explain what’s coming next.
🎥 youtu.be/bqaPgLG5exE
With GWR withdrawing the Castle Class HSTs, I travelled down to Devon & Cornwall to ride them one last time.
A bit of nostalgia, a bit of chaos, and a lot of gratitude for nearly 50 years of service.
Watch the farewell trip: youtu.be/PM3SX7ub-Dc
Share your HST stories below.
A bit of nostalgia, a bit of chaos, and a lot of gratitude for nearly 50 years of service.
Watch the farewell trip: youtu.be/PM3SX7ub-Dc
Share your HST stories below.
December 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
With GWR withdrawing the Castle Class HSTs, I travelled down to Devon & Cornwall to ride them one last time.
A bit of nostalgia, a bit of chaos, and a lot of gratitude for nearly 50 years of service.
Watch the farewell trip: youtu.be/PM3SX7ub-Dc
Share your HST stories below.
A bit of nostalgia, a bit of chaos, and a lot of gratitude for nearly 50 years of service.
Watch the farewell trip: youtu.be/PM3SX7ub-Dc
Share your HST stories below.
While in Devon and Cornwall, I rode the GWR Castle Class sets for the final time and travelled to different locations. It was a wet and miserble day but didn't stop me!
Video will be out at 4:45 on Sunday and you got roughly a week left before they retire from the GWR network on the 13th December!
Video will be out at 4:45 on Sunday and you got roughly a week left before they retire from the GWR network on the 13th December!
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
While in Devon and Cornwall, I rode the GWR Castle Class sets for the final time and travelled to different locations. It was a wet and miserble day but didn't stop me!
Video will be out at 4:45 on Sunday and you got roughly a week left before they retire from the GWR network on the 13th December!
Video will be out at 4:45 on Sunday and you got roughly a week left before they retire from the GWR network on the 13th December!
This video is now useless! LOL
Longton has been the least used Station in Staffordshire for the past 2 years but....
Longport has reclaimed the title!
79,242 Longport
81,226 Longton
98,734 Wilnecote (Staffs)
103,852 Blythe Bridge
135,854 Codsall
youtu.be/EZ9a5UhRELc
Longton has been the least used Station in Staffordshire for the past 2 years but....
Longport has reclaimed the title!
79,242 Longport
81,226 Longton
98,734 Wilnecote (Staffs)
103,852 Blythe Bridge
135,854 Codsall
youtu.be/EZ9a5UhRELc
The NEW Least used Station in Staffordshire! - North Staffs Line
YouTube video by SimOnTrains
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This video is now useless! LOL
Longton has been the least used Station in Staffordshire for the past 2 years but....
Longport has reclaimed the title!
79,242 Longport
81,226 Longton
98,734 Wilnecote (Staffs)
103,852 Blythe Bridge
135,854 Codsall
youtu.be/EZ9a5UhRELc
Longton has been the least used Station in Staffordshire for the past 2 years but....
Longport has reclaimed the title!
79,242 Longport
81,226 Longton
98,734 Wilnecote (Staffs)
103,852 Blythe Bridge
135,854 Codsall
youtu.be/EZ9a5UhRELc
I've been down in Devon and Cornwall for the past few days as I have been riding the GWR HSTs Castle Class sets before they retire. I am starting to edit the video while heading back home.
It has been enjoyable. the video will be going out on Sunday.
It has been enjoyable. the video will be going out on Sunday.
December 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I've been down in Devon and Cornwall for the past few days as I have been riding the GWR HSTs Castle Class sets before they retire. I am starting to edit the video while heading back home.
It has been enjoyable. the video will be going out on Sunday.
It has been enjoyable. the video will be going out on Sunday.
During my weekend in Fishguard (last month now), I did look around Haverfordwest and honestly it a nice part of Wales.
December 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
During my weekend in Fishguard (last month now), I did look around Haverfordwest and honestly it a nice part of Wales.
Tomorrow's video is a challenge of visiting every single Station in the West Midlands Zone 1 to 5 which has the word Green in the Stations name!
Video will be out at 4:45pm on Sunday
Video will be out at 4:45pm on Sunday
November 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Tomorrow's video is a challenge of visiting every single Station in the West Midlands Zone 1 to 5 which has the word Green in the Stations name!
Video will be out at 4:45pm on Sunday
Video will be out at 4:45pm on Sunday
While in my weekend in Wales (Staying in Fishguard). I visited 2 different Western-most Stations.
Milford Haven, the most Westernly Station in Wales and Johnston which has the fame being the most westernly Request Stop in Wales.
Both Stations on the Milford Haven section of the West Wales Line.
Milford Haven, the most Westernly Station in Wales and Johnston which has the fame being the most westernly Request Stop in Wales.
Both Stations on the Milford Haven section of the West Wales Line.
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
While in my weekend in Wales (Staying in Fishguard). I visited 2 different Western-most Stations.
Milford Haven, the most Westernly Station in Wales and Johnston which has the fame being the most westernly Request Stop in Wales.
Both Stations on the Milford Haven section of the West Wales Line.
Milford Haven, the most Westernly Station in Wales and Johnston which has the fame being the most westernly Request Stop in Wales.
Both Stations on the Milford Haven section of the West Wales Line.
Took a massive detour getting back home yesterday from Fishguard to Stafford to capture British Rail Class 89, 89001.
Honestly, it was great seeing so many people out to see this.
I did take plenty of photos from my weekend, will be sharing them throughout the week 👍
Honestly, it was great seeing so many people out to see this.
I did take plenty of photos from my weekend, will be sharing them throughout the week 👍
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Took a massive detour getting back home yesterday from Fishguard to Stafford to capture British Rail Class 89, 89001.
Honestly, it was great seeing so many people out to see this.
I did take plenty of photos from my weekend, will be sharing them throughout the week 👍
Honestly, it was great seeing so many people out to see this.
I did take plenty of photos from my weekend, will be sharing them throughout the week 👍
This weekend has been bloody brilliant with friends! Shame it wasn't longer!
Stayed in Fishguard in Wales.
Stayed in Fishguard in Wales.
November 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This weekend has been bloody brilliant with friends! Shame it wasn't longer!
Stayed in Fishguard in Wales.
Stayed in Fishguard in Wales.