Ian
@guard-ian.bsky.social
North East of England. Cricket club chairman. Cricket, transport, seaside towns, fish & chips, food.
Nice little day out at Locomotion for the 200th birthday with a couple of colleagues. Some old, some new and some current stuff as well as a rail tour up to Stanhope and back from Carnforth
September 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Nice little day out at Locomotion for the 200th birthday with a couple of colleagues. Some old, some new and some current stuff as well as a rail tour up to Stanhope and back from Carnforth
The extremely rare sight of a Class 37 at NCL as it changes crew while running 2Z03 Glasgow Central to York Holgate.
September 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The extremely rare sight of a Class 37 at NCL as it changes crew while running 2Z03 Glasgow Central to York Holgate.
The lesser spotted spare today so a few steps in round toon. The Stephenson monument on Neville St, very prominent given the 200th birthday of the railway as we know it is this Saturday, just across from the listed building of NCL Central. Likely be packed with Bradford fans in a few hours too!
September 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The lesser spotted spare today so a few steps in round toon. The Stephenson monument on Neville St, very prominent given the 200th birthday of the railway as we know it is this Saturday, just across from the listed building of NCL Central. Likely be packed with Bradford fans in a few hours too!
Just caught a passing glimpse of Royal Scots Grey 50022 passing at Dunston this morning as I was on my way into work. Fabulous bit of kit looking resplendent. On its way back to Crewe after spending the weekend at Heaton for the depot open day
September 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Just caught a passing glimpse of Royal Scots Grey 50022 passing at Dunston this morning as I was on my way into work. Fabulous bit of kit looking resplendent. On its way back to Crewe after spending the weekend at Heaton for the depot open day
Spending the day with the inspiration train. Amazed that @geofftech.bsky.social isn’t here to spend the whole day playing with the slam doors 😅
September 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Spending the day with the inspiration train. Amazed that @geofftech.bsky.social isn’t here to spend the whole day playing with the slam doors 😅
Relaxing Sunday off for the annual end of season friendly. No whites worn this year to spare embarrassment, squeezed in 8000 steps wandering the boundary instead.
Back at it tomorrow volunteering on the @rail200.bsky.social Inspiration train at Darlington!
Back at it tomorrow volunteering on the @rail200.bsky.social Inspiration train at Darlington!
September 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Relaxing Sunday off for the annual end of season friendly. No whites worn this year to spare embarrassment, squeezed in 8000 steps wandering the boundary instead.
Back at it tomorrow volunteering on the @rail200.bsky.social Inspiration train at Darlington!
Back at it tomorrow volunteering on the @rail200.bsky.social Inspiration train at Darlington!
April 17, 2025 at 6:29 AM
A sunny (and on time) view of water next to rail along the Tyne Valley.
Just for @jenonthemove.com after the grey and frustrating trip a short while ago
Just for @jenonthemove.com after the grey and frustrating trip a short while ago
April 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A sunny (and on time) view of water next to rail along the Tyne Valley.
Just for @jenonthemove.com after the grey and frustrating trip a short while ago
Just for @jenonthemove.com after the grey and frustrating trip a short while ago
I decided on a day out in the sunshine earlier in the week and reached the end of the line
April 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I decided on a day out in the sunshine earlier in the week and reached the end of the line
Maybe it’s telling you that today is a good day to ride the T&W Metro?
March 13, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Maybe it’s telling you that today is a good day to ride the T&W Metro?
Nice day off yesterday and a trip to the #YorkIceTrail
Of course there would be trains involved as part of the 32 exhibits featuring Mallard, Grand Central and one reminiscent of Flying Scotsman!
Impressive work citywide and very busy too. Shame about the 0415 alarm today 😅
Of course there would be trains involved as part of the 32 exhibits featuring Mallard, Grand Central and one reminiscent of Flying Scotsman!
Impressive work citywide and very busy too. Shame about the 0415 alarm today 😅
February 3, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Nice day off yesterday and a trip to the #YorkIceTrail
Of course there would be trains involved as part of the 32 exhibits featuring Mallard, Grand Central and one reminiscent of Flying Scotsman!
Impressive work citywide and very busy too. Shame about the 0415 alarm today 😅
Of course there would be trains involved as part of the 32 exhibits featuring Mallard, Grand Central and one reminiscent of Flying Scotsman!
Impressive work citywide and very busy too. Shame about the 0415 alarm today 😅
If any businesses on my contacts or any of my contacts know of businesses who would be willing to support a local community club then please do ask them to get in touch ❤️
January 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
If any businesses on my contacts or any of my contacts know of businesses who would be willing to support a local community club then please do ask them to get in touch ❤️
The view from Plessey Viaduct on the ECML and and Northumberlandia (look it up for an aerial view and some history) on my first service of the day as 2A36 makes its way to Morpeth on board 158843
January 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The view from Plessey Viaduct on the ECML and and Northumberlandia (look it up for an aerial view and some history) on my first service of the day as 2A36 makes its way to Morpeth on board 158843
I’ve upgraded to more front than Brighton on second thoughts 🤔
I’ll class Costa as almost posh I’m usually across the road as per photo
I’ll class Costa as almost posh I’m usually across the road as per photo
January 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I’ve upgraded to more front than Brighton on second thoughts 🤔
I’ll class Costa as almost posh I’m usually across the road as per photo
I’ll class Costa as almost posh I’m usually across the road as per photo
An added bonus crossing the River Wansbeck on the way back to Newcastle
#sunset #northumberlandline #ashington #northeast
#sunset #northumberlandline #ashington #northeast
January 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
An added bonus crossing the River Wansbeck on the way back to Newcastle
#sunset #northumberlandline #ashington #northeast
#sunset #northumberlandline #ashington #northeast
Held on the King Edward Bridge awaiting platform at Newcastle. Managed to capture some great lighting late in the evening across the #tyne showing most of the bridges in some way or the other.
#newcastle #gateshead #northeast
#newcastle #gateshead #northeast
January 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Held on the King Edward Bridge awaiting platform at Newcastle. Managed to capture some great lighting late in the evening across the #tyne showing most of the bridges in some way or the other.
#newcastle #gateshead #northeast
#newcastle #gateshead #northeast
Change to lates this week so bright lights replace sunshine. The approach to Newcastle from Sunderland via High Level Bridge means snaps of The Sage, Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge, Millennium Bridge, St James Park and the city centre itself. Now time for a cuppa before my next service ☕️
January 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Change to lates this week so bright lights replace sunshine. The approach to Newcastle from Sunderland via High Level Bridge means snaps of The Sage, Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge, Millennium Bridge, St James Park and the city centre itself. Now time for a cuppa before my next service ☕️
It’s found it’s way to Morpeth today, just finished 2A36 and about to form 2N27
January 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It’s found it’s way to Morpeth today, just finished 2A36 and about to form 2N27
Wish ours were as clean as that 🤦🏻♂️
January 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Wish ours were as clean as that 🤦🏻♂️