Ian Dinmore
@tarkaman.bsky.social
Semi-professional railman, into humour, rural railways, community rail, otters, cake and coffee. A passing photographer, Scripophillist, Graphologist, Calligraphist and aged likes a good whine.
Playing at being a signalman at Crediton in the summer of July 1984
February 4, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Playing at being a signalman at Crediton in the summer of July 1984
Summer in Devon- a quiet backwater of the river Taw is crossed by a local service from Barnstaple to Exeter Central in August 1984
January 27, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Summer in Devon- a quiet backwater of the river Taw is crossed by a local service from Barnstaple to Exeter Central in August 1984
One for @tailtetours.bsky.social Foynes station with a rival photographer- the legendary Joe St Ledger back in 1988
January 23, 2026 at 1:34 PM
One for @tailtetours.bsky.social Foynes station with a rival photographer- the legendary Joe St Ledger back in 1988
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News from the Victorian Society | How to object to the harmful plans to partially demolish and inappropriately redevelop Liverpool Street Station
News about How to object to the harmful plans to partially demolish and inappropriately redevelop Liverpool Street Station from the The Victorian Society - National News news.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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Crossing Harry Potter bridge up North...
January 23, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Crossing Harry Potter bridge up North...
Winter on the Reedham Ferry
January 23, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Winter on the Reedham Ferry
Visited here yesterday - The Lapidarium at The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin and St Ethelbert...
January 23, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Visited here yesterday - The Lapidarium at The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin and St Ethelbert...
The line to Looe is currently closed again due to flooding-you can see how close the line is to the Looe river in with this DMU near Looe Aug 1993
January 20, 2026 at 9:48 AM
The line to Looe is currently closed again due to flooding-you can see how close the line is to the Looe river in with this DMU near Looe Aug 1993
and one for #Semaphoria - Woody Bay station distant signal on Exmoor
January 19, 2026 at 9:14 AM
and one for #Semaphoria - Woody Bay station distant signal on Exmoor
Enniskillen and Bundoran Railway Share Certificate of 1862 being used for a share certificate for it's extension company to Sligo. For Lt Colonel JW Frith of the 58th Foot regiment who bought his commission in 1832 -railarchive.org.uk
January 19, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Enniskillen and Bundoran Railway Share Certificate of 1862 being used for a share certificate for it's extension company to Sligo. For Lt Colonel JW Frith of the 58th Foot regiment who bought his commission in 1832 -railarchive.org.uk
Mind you, if Central Trains got to Exeter, then First GW got to Sheffield!
January 13, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Mind you, if Central Trains got to Exeter, then First GW got to Sheffield!
Central Trains even reached Exeter....
January 12, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Central Trains even reached Exeter....
A Northern service to Leeds calls at Garsdale on 11 July 2017
January 8, 2026 at 9:53 AM
A Northern service to Leeds calls at Garsdale on 11 July 2017
A Greater Anglia class 755 passes Church Lane crossing near Brundall during a blizzard on 03 January 2026
January 5, 2026 at 5:33 AM
A Greater Anglia class 755 passes Church Lane crossing near Brundall during a blizzard on 03 January 2026
Class 755 crossing the Bure at Hoveton and Wroxham 14 Oct 2021
December 29, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Class 755 crossing the Bure at Hoveton and Wroxham 14 Oct 2021
A Gatwick Excess service calls at East Croydon about 1990, every other service stopped at Croydon, the other went nonstop.
December 28, 2025 at 6:49 AM
A Gatwick Excess service calls at East Croydon about 1990, every other service stopped at Croydon, the other went nonstop.
A post about 7's set to start at Edinburgh or is it HSTs about a post?
December 26, 2025 at 6:53 AM
A post about 7's set to start at Edinburgh or is it HSTs about a post?
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A huge thank you to everyone involved in this year’s #Railway200 celebrations 🎉
We hope you’ve enjoyed our week-long showcase of #CommunityRail activities, proving that rail isn’t just about journeys - it’s about people, places and possibilities 💚
We hope you’ve enjoyed our week-long showcase of #CommunityRail activities, proving that rail isn’t just about journeys - it’s about people, places and possibilities 💚
Community rail celebrates a year of Railway 200
2025 was a milestone year and community rail came together across England, Scotland and Wales to celebrate Railway 200.
www.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A huge thank you to everyone involved in this year’s #Railway200 celebrations 🎉
We hope you’ve enjoyed our week-long showcase of #CommunityRail activities, proving that rail isn’t just about journeys - it’s about people, places and possibilities 💚
We hope you’ve enjoyed our week-long showcase of #CommunityRail activities, proving that rail isn’t just about journeys - it’s about people, places and possibilities 💚
Wind Turbines and Brickwork chimney stacks- Kings Dyke, Peterborough 23 Dec 2024 form the @eastmidsrailway.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social #HerewardCRP
December 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Wind Turbines and Brickwork chimney stacks- Kings Dyke, Peterborough 23 Dec 2024 form the @eastmidsrailway.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social #HerewardCRP
Smoke and snow on the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway from the top of Brocken Jan 2013
December 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Smoke and snow on the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway from the top of Brocken Jan 2013
A chilly morning start at Barnstaple Sunday 07 Jan 1990
December 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
A chilly morning start at Barnstaple Sunday 07 Jan 1990
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Looking for inspiration for your #DaysOutByRail this winter? 🚉
Explore the 30 miles of Bittern Line connecting the magnificent city of Norwich with the north Norfolk coastal towns of Cromer and Sheringham, via the stunning Norfolk Broads.
Explore the 30 miles of Bittern Line connecting the magnificent city of Norwich with the north Norfolk coastal towns of Cromer and Sheringham, via the stunning Norfolk Broads.
Bittern Line - Scenic Rail Britain
Running from Norwich, the Bittern Line connects the city with the coast as it passes through the Broads National Park and the scenic beauty of North Norfolk.
scenicrailbritain.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Looking for inspiration for your #DaysOutByRail this winter? 🚉
Explore the 30 miles of Bittern Line connecting the magnificent city of Norwich with the north Norfolk coastal towns of Cromer and Sheringham, via the stunning Norfolk Broads.
Explore the 30 miles of Bittern Line connecting the magnificent city of Norwich with the north Norfolk coastal towns of Cromer and Sheringham, via the stunning Norfolk Broads.
The BR Exeter Area staff were given one of these 35 years ago today! I still have mine
December 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The BR Exeter Area staff were given one of these 35 years ago today! I still have mine
The last of England - last day of castle Class HSTs in England today. Scene here in passing at St Erth
December 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The last of England - last day of castle Class HSTs in England today. Scene here in passing at St Erth
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This shortlist shows just how much great community-led work happens around our railways and stations. Good luck to all the nominees!
The wait is finally over...
We are absolutely delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2026 #CommunityRail Awards! 🥳
A massive thank you to everyone who took the time to enter and congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted. #CRA26 communityrail.org.uk/shortlist-an...
We are absolutely delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2026 #CommunityRail Awards! 🥳
A massive thank you to everyone who took the time to enter and congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted. #CRA26 communityrail.org.uk/shortlist-an...
Shortlist announced for Community Rail Awards 2026 - Community Rail Network
Community Rail Network is excited to announce the shortlisted entries for the 2026 Community Rail Awards.
communityrail.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This shortlist shows just how much great community-led work happens around our railways and stations. Good luck to all the nominees!