Peter H
@peterontheel.bsky.social
Trains, planes and automobiles. From Weymouth, living in London, working in Birmingham.
Got the last stamp on my red passport a couple of weeks ago when returning from France. Very sad to see it go. Can’t believe it’s now nearly £100 to get a new passport, big price for mobility.
November 6, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Got the last stamp on my red passport a couple of weeks ago when returning from France. Very sad to see it go. Can’t believe it’s now nearly £100 to get a new passport, big price for mobility.
One for #FlashbackFriday - Langley station long before it became part of the Elizabeth line. Looks very different to today as, like with many old buildings, someone decided to paint the brickwork 20-30 years ago covering all the decorative stonework.
Photo credit: unknown
Photo credit: unknown
October 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
One for #FlashbackFriday - Langley station long before it became part of the Elizabeth line. Looks very different to today as, like with many old buildings, someone decided to paint the brickwork 20-30 years ago covering all the decorative stonework.
Photo credit: unknown
Photo credit: unknown
Great to see the Access for All work at Hither Green progressing bringing much needed accessibility to a busy SE London hub station.
October 10, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Great to see the Access for All work at Hither Green progressing bringing much needed accessibility to a busy SE London hub station.
Something a bit hypnotic about escalators.
October 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Something a bit hypnotic about escalators.
Not much time left for this. Don’t think I’ve got any friends/family with European Union branding remaining.
August 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Not much time left for this. Don’t think I’ve got any friends/family with European Union branding remaining.
As a should-have-been engineer and aviator enthusiast I always get quite emotional sat next to one of these. Developed in era of optimism and co-operation with our neighbours it shows that anything is possible.
August 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
As a should-have-been engineer and aviator enthusiast I always get quite emotional sat next to one of these. Developed in era of optimism and co-operation with our neighbours it shows that anything is possible.
The Railway 200 #InspriationtTrain was hiding in Moor Street this morning.
July 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The Railway 200 #InspriationtTrain was hiding in Moor Street this morning.
Also got to see something that I’ve only ever seen on Google Earth - the incredibly short runway built for the 2008 Red Bull Air Race on the Thames. Went to see if any it felt a bit “exciting” at the time so I sort of wasn’t surprised when it wasn’t repeated.
June 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Also got to see something that I’ve only ever seen on Google Earth - the incredibly short runway built for the 2008 Red Bull Air Race on the Thames. Went to see if any it felt a bit “exciting” at the time so I sort of wasn’t surprised when it wasn’t repeated.
Cycled 22 miles around East London today taking in some sights. Used the cable car over the river and the ferry back with a bit of plane spotting at City Airport.
June 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Cycled 22 miles around East London today taking in some sights. Used the cable car over the river and the ferry back with a bit of plane spotting at City Airport.
View out of the sunroof (yes) of the SL4 at the Citibank building (my old office) which is having some fairly significant work. I know my family think I bang on a bit about this sort of thing but we are very lucky in London with our transport - some parts of the country really struggling. Sunroof!
June 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
View out of the sunroof (yes) of the SL4 at the Citibank building (my old office) which is having some fairly significant work. I know my family think I bang on a bit about this sort of thing but we are very lucky in London with our transport - some parts of the country really struggling. Sunroof!
Also, on a transport related note (as is almost everything I post), this was pretty cool - “buses towards Blackheath” on a bus stop north of the river.
Done the SL4 route both ways a couple of times now and really like it. Heading down the A102 at 50mph in lane 3 on a bus is fun.
Done the SL4 route both ways a couple of times now and really like it. Heading down the A102 at 50mph in lane 3 on a bus is fun.
June 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Also, on a transport related note (as is almost everything I post), this was pretty cool - “buses towards Blackheath” on a bus stop north of the river.
Done the SL4 route both ways a couple of times now and really like it. Heading down the A102 at 50mph in lane 3 on a bus is fun.
Done the SL4 route both ways a couple of times now and really like it. Heading down the A102 at 50mph in lane 3 on a bus is fun.
Bit after the event, but I was at Canary Wharf at the weekend and spotted one of the new DLR trains under test in their “coming soon” wrap. Interesting to see they went for longer cars on a network with very tight gauging. Looking forward to trying them, will be a big improvement I’m sure.
June 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Bit after the event, but I was at Canary Wharf at the weekend and spotted one of the new DLR trains under test in their “coming soon” wrap. Interesting to see they went for longer cars on a network with very tight gauging. Looking forward to trying them, will be a big improvement I’m sure.
Both real neighbouring buildings. Left is the old Great Eastern hotel - the ballroom is now Wetherspoon’s Hamilton Hall pub.
June 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Both real neighbouring buildings. Left is the old Great Eastern hotel - the ballroom is now Wetherspoon’s Hamilton Hall pub.
“What happened to this guy?” etc
June 6, 2025 at 7:28 AM
“What happened to this guy?” etc
Also have a picture of the first train at New Cross back in April 2010. Amazing day and very pleased to have contributed to that project.
June 6, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Also have a picture of the first train at New Cross back in April 2010. Amazing day and very pleased to have contributed to that project.
For #FlashbackFriday how about a nice picture of 378 001. Reminded of this when passing New Cross this morning. It was 15 years ago that the new London Overground extension to the East London line opened and 16 years next month since 378s started service.
June 6, 2025 at 7:09 AM
For #FlashbackFriday how about a nice picture of 378 001. Reminded of this when passing New Cross this morning. It was 15 years ago that the new London Overground extension to the East London line opened and 16 years next month since 378s started service.
Tram extension in Birmingham is really taking shape. Lots of work going on along Moor Street Queensway as well with nice new paving going in. In the background the Curzon viaducts stand ready to be connected to the new station.
June 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Tram extension in Birmingham is really taking shape. Lots of work going on along Moor Street Queensway as well with nice new paving going in. In the background the Curzon viaducts stand ready to be connected to the new station.
Also, at Canary Wharf I visited the new water garden feature and, have to say, it’s brilliant. Amazing to see wildlife moving back in including nesting birds and a couple of ducks. DLR makes an interesting backdrop too.
May 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Also, at Canary Wharf I visited the new water garden feature and, have to say, it’s brilliant. Amazing to see wildlife moving back in including nesting birds and a couple of ducks. DLR makes an interesting backdrop too.
Had to get a shot of entering the tunnel. Very quiet on a Bank Holiday Monday.
May 28, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Had to get a shot of entering the tunnel. Very quiet on a Bank Holiday Monday.
Tried the new SL4 route at the weekend. Really impressed with the service. BYD bus is very comfortable and trip from Lee to Canary Wharf was just over 30 mins. Great addition to the neighbourhood (and free until next year!)
May 28, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Tried the new SL4 route at the weekend. Really impressed with the service. BYD bus is very comfortable and trip from Lee to Canary Wharf was just over 30 mins. Great addition to the neighbourhood (and free until next year!)
The normally very good Chiltern Railways having a difficult day. Delays of more than 30 mins but reporting good service / no disruption. Platform displays still showing “on time” 10 minutes after planned departure. Thanks to @realtimetrains.co.uk I could see what was happening.
May 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The normally very good Chiltern Railways having a difficult day. Delays of more than 30 mins but reporting good service / no disruption. Platform displays still showing “on time” 10 minutes after planned departure. Thanks to @realtimetrains.co.uk I could see what was happening.
Morning. If you’re interested in watching the progress of the Little Ships today the majority seem to have AIS transponders and are showing up on Marine Traffic. #OperationDynamo
May 21, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Morning. If you’re interested in watching the progress of the Little Ships today the majority seem to have AIS transponders and are showing up on Marine Traffic. #OperationDynamo
Question: why do Chiltern run 3 car units (or anything other than 5) between London and Birmingham? This morning’s 06:31 is a 3-car unit meaning it will be crammed over the last few stops. Is it not a waste of a peak path?
May 15, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Question: why do Chiltern run 3 car units (or anything other than 5) between London and Birmingham? This morning’s 06:31 is a 3-car unit meaning it will be crammed over the last few stops. Is it not a waste of a peak path?
Has the end of night in a nightclub kind of vibe. Also, you realise how much the old seats had worn as you sit noticeably higher thanks to new foam/covers. Good overall though - feels like a decent, high quality train.
May 13, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Has the end of night in a nightclub kind of vibe. Also, you realise how much the old seats had worn as you sit noticeably higher thanks to new foam/covers. Good overall though - feels like a decent, high quality train.
Refurbed Turbo on the Chiltern this morning. Nice but lighting is a bit harsh for whose who like a nap on the early train.
May 13, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Refurbed Turbo on the Chiltern this morning. Nice but lighting is a bit harsh for whose who like a nap on the early train.