Phil Marsh
@marshrail.bsky.social
51 years a railway professional. Commercial, operations, media, marketing. Hogwarts fireman and guard. Olympic torch. East West Rail Alliance photographer. Special advisor to the Railway 200 project. The railways give a fantastic set of random activities.
Two steam stalwarts of West Coast Railway Company have been lost this month, John Daniel, joined BR in 1954 & Tommy Farr, also joined in the mid 1950s. I had the great fortune of firing to both of them in their WCR days. John on 6201 and by 44932/Tommy on 6233. @railway200.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Two steam stalwarts of West Coast Railway Company have been lost this month, John Daniel, joined BR in 1954 & Tommy Farr, also joined in the mid 1950s. I had the great fortune of firing to both of them in their WCR days. John on 6201 and by 44932/Tommy on 6233. @railway200.bsky.social
Happy memories! 21 Dec 2009.
November 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Happy memories! 21 Dec 2009.
Wolverton Works' Ambulance trains in WW1 should be remembered for their life saving activities. Haig's train was also built there. And Dave Hilliard led a team fundraising for the WW1 Memorial to the 213 Wolverton Works men who died in WW1. @railwayheritage.bsky.social got us over the funding line.
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Wolverton Works' Ambulance trains in WW1 should be remembered for their life saving activities. Haig's train was also built there. And Dave Hilliard led a team fundraising for the WW1 Memorial to the 213 Wolverton Works men who died in WW1. @railwayheritage.bsky.social got us over the funding line.
Pleased to announce that the
@railway200.bsky.social
Royal Train evening in Milton Keynes is now fully booked raising now a three figure sum for the canal cruising club. Thanks to all who helped spreading the word.
@railway200.bsky.social
Royal Train evening in Milton Keynes is now fully booked raising now a three figure sum for the canal cruising club. Thanks to all who helped spreading the word.
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Pleased to announce that the
@railway200.bsky.social
Royal Train evening in Milton Keynes is now fully booked raising now a three figure sum for the canal cruising club. Thanks to all who helped spreading the word.
@railway200.bsky.social
Royal Train evening in Milton Keynes is now fully booked raising now a three figure sum for the canal cruising club. Thanks to all who helped spreading the word.
I hope nobody intends using Winslow station any time soon. Possibly from May next year...... @chilternrailway.bsky.social can confirm?
October 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I hope nobody intends using Winslow station any time soon. Possibly from May next year...... @chilternrailway.bsky.social can confirm?
Last call for the @railway200.bsky.social charity talk about The Royal Train. Held in Great Linford by the Grand Union Canal. Friday 7th November 730pm. A one hour presentation on the inside secrets of the Wolverton Royal Train. DM me via www.royaltrain.co.uk for ticket arrangements.
October 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Last call for the @railway200.bsky.social charity talk about The Royal Train. Held in Great Linford by the Grand Union Canal. Friday 7th November 730pm. A one hour presentation on the inside secrets of the Wolverton Royal Train. DM me via www.royaltrain.co.uk for ticket arrangements.
OK. What's special about this pic from 1977?
October 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
OK. What's special about this pic from 1977?
1st steam hauled passenger train for 58 years through Verney Jcn today. West Coast Railway crew proudly carry a @railway200.bsky.social logo to mark the historic trip. Plus the support crew who make it happen. Pix taken at the former Claydon station site as the engine took water.
October 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
1st steam hauled passenger train for 58 years through Verney Jcn today. West Coast Railway crew proudly carry a @railway200.bsky.social logo to mark the historic trip. Plus the support crew who make it happen. Pix taken at the former Claydon station site as the engine took water.
Happy birthday EWR. A year ago today these things appeared at Platforms 7 and 8 at Bletchley High Level. @chilternrailway.bsky.social @gwr.com @railfocus.bsky.social @modernrailways.keypublishing.com @railwayexplorer.bsky.social
Steam 34028 on Saturday at about 0955 heading north.
Steam 34028 on Saturday at about 0955 heading north.
October 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Happy birthday EWR. A year ago today these things appeared at Platforms 7 and 8 at Bletchley High Level. @chilternrailway.bsky.social @gwr.com @railfocus.bsky.social @modernrailways.keypublishing.com @railwayexplorer.bsky.social
Steam 34028 on Saturday at about 0955 heading north.
Steam 34028 on Saturday at about 0955 heading north.
@semaphoria.co.uk 20years ago but where........ @locusinpes.bsky.social not allowed to answer.
October 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
@semaphoria.co.uk 20years ago but where........ @locusinpes.bsky.social not allowed to answer.
@muddymoles.bsky.social Thanks for being my 300th follower, to celebrate, here's what happens when the water is deeper than envisaged! I bike daily and have done 5000kms a year for the last 20 years or so. @bikesky.social @bike
October 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
@muddymoles.bsky.social Thanks for being my 300th follower, to celebrate, here's what happens when the water is deeper than envisaged! I bike daily and have done 5000kms a year for the last 20 years or so. @bikesky.social @bike
Its a 400mm lens and the trackbed was slightly lowered and made ready for electrification. Should it ever happen.....
This is well dodgy track near the former Claydon crossing!
This is well dodgy track near the former Claydon crossing!
October 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Its a 400mm lens and the trackbed was slightly lowered and made ready for electrification. Should it ever happen.....
This is well dodgy track near the former Claydon crossing!
This is well dodgy track near the former Claydon crossing!
Kings cross St Pancras retrospective. @lner.co.uk @theundergroundmap.com @dariaphoebe.com @everylaststation.bsky.social @simonhickman.bsky.social - any interest? @paulbigland.bsky.social @teamgreen70020.bsky.social @locusinpes.bsky.social @railwayarch.bsky.social @railway200.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Kings cross St Pancras retrospective. @lner.co.uk @theundergroundmap.com @dariaphoebe.com @everylaststation.bsky.social @simonhickman.bsky.social - any interest? @paulbigland.bsky.social @teamgreen70020.bsky.social @locusinpes.bsky.social @railwayarch.bsky.social @railway200.bsky.social
Winslow station on East West Rail.
October 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Winslow station on East West Rail.
Trains galore at Claydon on East West Rail today. @paulbigland.bsky.social @teamgreen70020.bsky.social @trainstramstracks.bsky.social @railfocus.bsky.social @modernrailways.keypublishing.com @railwayexplorer.bsky.social But not carrying passengers......
October 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Trains galore at Claydon on East West Rail today. @paulbigland.bsky.social @teamgreen70020.bsky.social @trainstramstracks.bsky.social @railfocus.bsky.social @modernrailways.keypublishing.com @railwayexplorer.bsky.social But not carrying passengers......
Announcement! I will be doing a one hour Royal Train talk at the Lionhearts Cruising Club at their Great Linford Grand Union Canal marina on 7th November at 1930hrs.
Only 9places left for this Club fundraiser with 100% of donations going to the club.
DM me for details. @mknews.bsky.social
Only 9places left for this Club fundraiser with 100% of donations going to the club.
DM me for details. @mknews.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Announcement! I will be doing a one hour Royal Train talk at the Lionhearts Cruising Club at their Great Linford Grand Union Canal marina on 7th November at 1930hrs.
Only 9places left for this Club fundraiser with 100% of donations going to the club.
DM me for details. @mknews.bsky.social
Only 9places left for this Club fundraiser with 100% of donations going to the club.
DM me for details. @mknews.bsky.social
Paddle Steamer PS Ryde may not make the 1700hrs from Yarmouth today. Or tomorrow....... @isleofwightarchive.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Paddle Steamer PS Ryde may not make the 1700hrs from Yarmouth today. Or tomorrow....... @isleofwightarchive.bsky.social
Any railway stuff given its @railway200.bsky.social year?
October 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Any railway stuff given its @railway200.bsky.social year?
In early September last year I was given privileged access to a Records Centre. Imagine my surprise when offered the original 1823 Stephenson notebook which contained his precis and business case for the construction and operation of a thing called a railway, the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
September 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
In early September last year I was given privileged access to a Records Centre. Imagine my surprise when offered the original 1823 Stephenson notebook which contained his precis and business case for the construction and operation of a thing called a railway, the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
Spot the difference. 1976 and 2019. @lner.co.uk @trainstramstracks.bsky.social @randomrailways.bsky.social @modernrailways.keypublishing.com @railfocus.bsky.social @railwaygazette.com @railway200.bsky.social @trainstramstracks.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Block enders about to dive underground and via Maiden Lane to Moorgate. Now over half a century ago!
September 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Block enders about to dive underground and via Maiden Lane to Moorgate. Now over half a century ago!
@serebiiotd.bsky.social @centropkmn.com @oocpokemonofficial.bsky.social @pokemongoapp.bsky.social CAUGHT!
September 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Some beach homework!
September 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Some beach homework!
This is the hi-res scan of the nameboard, but does it help Peter?
September 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This is the hi-res scan of the nameboard, but does it help Peter?