Coastway Will
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Coastway Will
@coastwaywill.me
Β· Dec 3
What a dream! What a brilliant day!
Got to work 810s on their first day in traffic with 1C59: 1400 Sheffield to St Pancras being worked by 810010
The reaction to these trains have been really positive and everyone was really enjoying themselves, both crew and passenger π
What... a... day!
Got to work 810s on their first day in traffic with 1C59: 1400 Sheffield to St Pancras being worked by 810010
The reaction to these trains have been really positive and everyone was really enjoying themselves, both crew and passenger π
What... a... day!
Yesterday was day 7/7 on the Iron Road
The weekend was eventful indeed with my unit on Monday also holding Luton up for a bit (whoops!)
Nonetheless it's been good fun, time for a couple days off before continuing the week solely on Meridians π±
The weekend was eventful indeed with my unit on Monday also holding Luton up for a bit (whoops!)
Nonetheless it's been good fun, time for a couple days off before continuing the week solely on Meridians π±
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Yesterday was day 7/7 on the Iron Road
The weekend was eventful indeed with my unit on Monday also holding Luton up for a bit (whoops!)
Nonetheless it's been good fun, time for a couple days off before continuing the week solely on Meridians π±
The weekend was eventful indeed with my unit on Monday also holding Luton up for a bit (whoops!)
Nonetheless it's been good fun, time for a couple days off before continuing the week solely on Meridians π±
I've spent quite a bit of time this week on Auroras! I'm just 25 chains short of 3,000 miles on 810s now as I've copped quite a lot of late turns which finish on the new trains
Have 810010 at Sheffield after completing 1F82 on Friday. I also worked it today for two trips
Have 810010 at Sheffield after completing 1F82 on Friday. I also worked it today for two trips
January 10, 2026 at 11:11 PM
I've spent quite a bit of time this week on Auroras! I'm just 25 chains short of 3,000 miles on 810s now as I've copped quite a lot of late turns which finish on the new trains
Have 810010 at Sheffield after completing 1F82 on Friday. I also worked it today for two trips
Have 810010 at Sheffield after completing 1F82 on Friday. I also worked it today for two trips
Oh they're still worrying about GUs. They've had a train fail at Hellifield and another at Blackburn during the blockade because of failing GUs
We still very comfortably fit everyone in a 5 car with tables still around, I estimate probably just under 100 onboard
We still very comfortably fit everyone in a 5 car with tables still around, I estimate probably just under 100 onboard
January 8, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Oh they're still worrying about GUs. They've had a train fail at Hellifield and another at Blackburn during the blockade because of failing GUs
We still very comfortably fit everyone in a 5 car with tables still around, I estimate probably just under 100 onboard
We still very comfortably fit everyone in a 5 car with tables still around, I estimate probably just under 100 onboard
This specific one was because none of the toilets worked on the unit we attached to, but they're not confident about single units going out in case they have GU issues, hence keeping it attached instead of ditching it at Preston
January 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM
This specific one was because none of the toilets worked on the unit we attached to, but they're not confident about single units going out in case they have GU issues, hence keeping it attached instead of ditching it at Preston
Last Tuesday, I hopped on the S&C Diverts trend, but started from Wrexham to be cool π
805013 was my train all the way to Carlisle with 009 simply providing extra power as the set was locked out of use
I had plenty of fun and some brilliant company from Preston, just wished the S&C had snow! π
805013 was my train all the way to Carlisle with 009 simply providing extra power as the set was locked out of use
I had plenty of fun and some brilliant company from Preston, just wished the S&C had snow! π
January 8, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Last Tuesday, I hopped on the S&C Diverts trend, but started from Wrexham to be cool π
805013 was my train all the way to Carlisle with 009 simply providing extra power as the set was locked out of use
I had plenty of fun and some brilliant company from Preston, just wished the S&C had snow! π
805013 was my train all the way to Carlisle with 009 simply providing extra power as the set was locked out of use
I had plenty of fun and some brilliant company from Preston, just wished the S&C had snow! π
It's exactly why I wanted to grab Ince & Elton on the bus, so I could then take the train to Ellesmere then double back to do all the track and Earlestown P3. However, the buses didn't turn up π
January 6, 2026 at 7:12 AM
It's exactly why I wanted to grab Ince & Elton on the bus, so I could then take the train to Ellesmere then double back to do all the track and Earlestown P3. However, the buses didn't turn up π
Once the sun set, my plan suddenly came together
Frodsham β
Helsby β
Lea Green β
But most importantly, the Ellesmere parliamentary ran this evening!
Ellesmere Port β
I'll have to come back for Ince & Elton though! Also scored the rarely used Platform 3 at Earlestown π
Frodsham β
Helsby β
Lea Green β
But most importantly, the Ellesmere parliamentary ran this evening!
Ellesmere Port β
I'll have to come back for Ince & Elton though! Also scored the rarely used Platform 3 at Earlestown π
January 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Once the sun set, my plan suddenly came together
Frodsham β
Helsby β
Lea Green β
But most importantly, the Ellesmere parliamentary ran this evening!
Ellesmere Port β
I'll have to come back for Ince & Elton though! Also scored the rarely used Platform 3 at Earlestown π
Frodsham β
Helsby β
Lea Green β
But most importantly, the Ellesmere parliamentary ran this evening!
Ellesmere Port β
I'll have to come back for Ince & Elton though! Also scored the rarely used Platform 3 at Earlestown π
I'm trying not to think about it until I have to, a right nightmare π
January 5, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I'm trying not to think about it until I have to, a right nightmare π
Off on an adventure with a plan..... which has fallen apart π
Was hoping to tick off more than just Kidsgrove and Alasager, but Stone and Longport will have to wait now
Also scored Penkridge and Runcorn, but had to also miss out Runcorn East and Frodsham, the railway not being on my side today π₯²
Was hoping to tick off more than just Kidsgrove and Alasager, but Stone and Longport will have to wait now
Also scored Penkridge and Runcorn, but had to also miss out Runcorn East and Frodsham, the railway not being on my side today π₯²
January 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Off on an adventure with a plan..... which has fallen apart π
Was hoping to tick off more than just Kidsgrove and Alasager, but Stone and Longport will have to wait now
Also scored Penkridge and Runcorn, but had to also miss out Runcorn East and Frodsham, the railway not being on my side today π₯²
Was hoping to tick off more than just Kidsgrove and Alasager, but Stone and Longport will have to wait now
Also scored Penkridge and Runcorn, but had to also miss out Runcorn East and Frodsham, the railway not being on my side today π₯²
I hope not too, though you can't help but wonder what anyone in government means by "Efficiency" and "Cost cutting", especially after the previous government
January 5, 2026 at 4:07 PM
I hope not too, though you can't help but wonder what anyone in government means by "Efficiency" and "Cost cutting", especially after the previous government
Heidi Alexander starts routing for DOO in 3, 2, 1...
January 5, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Heidi Alexander starts routing for DOO in 3, 2, 1...
Not just any old bit of the Caledonian Canal too, Neptune's Staircase!
January 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Not just any old bit of the Caledonian Canal too, Neptune's Staircase!
Went to meet a friend in Ely today which meant I β¨finallyβ¨ got to experience the refurbished 158
It's a very simple refurbishment, but does the 158s up fine for their final few years
Also shacked off my first station for 2026. Hello Thetford π
It's a very simple refurbishment, but does the 158s up fine for their final few years
Also shacked off my first station for 2026. Hello Thetford π
January 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Went to meet a friend in Ely today which meant I β¨finallyβ¨ got to experience the refurbished 158
It's a very simple refurbishment, but does the 158s up fine for their final few years
Also shacked off my first station for 2026. Hello Thetford π
It's a very simple refurbishment, but does the 158s up fine for their final few years
Also shacked off my first station for 2026. Hello Thetford π
Oh goodness no! I'm just a host like everyone else
January 1, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Oh goodness no! I'm just a host like everyone else
I've not worked a Meridian since last year π
January 1, 2026 at 12:05 AM
I've not worked a Meridian since last year π
107,231 miles later, 222007 becomes my final train of the year and the last train I work this year
I feel 2025 for me has been one of those that's definitely had ups but equally its downs too. Fingers crossed for a better 2026, that's for sure
Have a lovely new year folks! π
I feel 2025 for me has been one of those that's definitely had ups but equally its downs too. Fingers crossed for a better 2026, that's for sure
Have a lovely new year folks! π
December 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
107,231 miles later, 222007 becomes my final train of the year and the last train I work this year
I feel 2025 for me has been one of those that's definitely had ups but equally its downs too. Fingers crossed for a better 2026, that's for sure
Have a lovely new year folks! π
I feel 2025 for me has been one of those that's definitely had ups but equally its downs too. Fingers crossed for a better 2026, that's for sure
Have a lovely new year folks! π
I did my traction training with 222003
I worked my first train after qualifying with 222003
Unless I get any set swaps or shifts off spare, my last ever 7 car Meridian worked was 222003 last night on the 1802 from St Pancras to Sheffield π«‘
There's roughly 2 weeks or so to go for the 7 cars
I worked my first train after qualifying with 222003
Unless I get any set swaps or shifts off spare, my last ever 7 car Meridian worked was 222003 last night on the 1802 from St Pancras to Sheffield π«‘
There's roughly 2 weeks or so to go for the 7 cars
December 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I did my traction training with 222003
I worked my first train after qualifying with 222003
Unless I get any set swaps or shifts off spare, my last ever 7 car Meridian worked was 222003 last night on the 1802 from St Pancras to Sheffield π«‘
There's roughly 2 weeks or so to go for the 7 cars
I worked my first train after qualifying with 222003
Unless I get any set swaps or shifts off spare, my last ever 7 car Meridian worked was 222003 last night on the 1802 from St Pancras to Sheffield π«‘
There's roughly 2 weeks or so to go for the 7 cars
Can Confirm, it's been β¨busyβ¨
December 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Can Confirm, it's been β¨busyβ¨
Have a very merry Christmas folks! May your presents be excellent and your Christmas Dinners be tasty π
(destination set whilst train was being locked up, reverted with plenty of time before boarding commenced)
(destination set whilst train was being locked up, reverted with plenty of time before boarding commenced)
December 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Have a very merry Christmas folks! May your presents be excellent and your Christmas Dinners be tasty π
(destination set whilst train was being locked up, reverted with plenty of time before boarding commenced)
(destination set whilst train was being locked up, reverted with plenty of time before boarding commenced)
That's me done until after Christmas!
Lovely to work quite a few 810s recently, they're definitely growing on me and I'm preferring to work them over Meridians.
Can't wait for there to be more around
Lovely to work quite a few 810s recently, they're definitely growing on me and I'm preferring to work them over Meridians.
Can't wait for there to be more around
December 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
That's me done until after Christmas!
Lovely to work quite a few 810s recently, they're definitely growing on me and I'm preferring to work them over Meridians.
Can't wait for there to be more around
Lovely to work quite a few 810s recently, they're definitely growing on me and I'm preferring to work them over Meridians.
Can't wait for there to be more around
It appears 1X01 is back π
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...
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Realtime Trains | 1X01 2345 North Pole International to North Pole International | 24/12/2025
Real-time train running information for 1X01 2345 departure from North Pole International to North Pole International on 24/12/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info f...
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December 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
It appears 1X01 is back π
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...
I've got a lot to hand to the South Western 455s
They ignited my passion for trains, these little red boxes were what I remember growing up in Surbiton. They've led to a passion that then became friends for life and a career to be proud of
What a brilliant day! I'll miss these lovely trains π₯²
They ignited my passion for trains, these little red boxes were what I remember growing up in Surbiton. They've led to a passion that then became friends for life and a career to be proud of
What a brilliant day! I'll miss these lovely trains π₯²
December 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I've got a lot to hand to the South Western 455s
They ignited my passion for trains, these little red boxes were what I remember growing up in Surbiton. They've led to a passion that then became friends for life and a career to be proud of
What a brilliant day! I'll miss these lovely trains π₯²
They ignited my passion for trains, these little red boxes were what I remember growing up in Surbiton. They've led to a passion that then became friends for life and a career to be proud of
What a brilliant day! I'll miss these lovely trains π₯²
Oh, my original childhood train is being withdrawn
Suppose I better enjoy the next few hours π₯²
Suppose I better enjoy the next few hours π₯²
December 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Oh, my original childhood train is being withdrawn
Suppose I better enjoy the next few hours π₯²
Suppose I better enjoy the next few hours π₯²
Yeah, the RST guides tell you to. Got told at Bond Street to go to Paddington, then Paddington said "only managers can do it and we don't have one, go to Bond Street" which is..... uhhh helpful
December 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Yeah, the RST guides tell you to. Got told at Bond Street to go to Paddington, then Paddington said "only managers can do it and we don't have one, go to Bond Street" which is..... uhhh helpful