Down On The Stour (DOTS)
@downonthestour.bsky.social
Rail Enthusiast 🚂 | Opinions are strictly my Personal views ✋ | PEP Connoisseur 😏| Work in the Rail Industry 😎| OGs know the original acronym 🫡|
I've arrived at Preston. 😁
222005 makes for an interesting sight on my arrival here. Doing its driver training runs for Lumos Euston to Stirling route 📸
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #meridan #lumo #stirling #preston
222005 makes for an interesting sight on my arrival here. Doing its driver training runs for Lumos Euston to Stirling route 📸
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #meridan #lumo #stirling #preston
December 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I've arrived at Preston. 😁
222005 makes for an interesting sight on my arrival here. Doing its driver training runs for Lumos Euston to Stirling route 📸
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #meridan #lumo #stirling #preston
222005 makes for an interesting sight on my arrival here. Doing its driver training runs for Lumos Euston to Stirling route 📸
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #meridan #lumo #stirling #preston
Good Morning from Hebden Bridge 😅
Since my usual routing has decided to go kaput due to track issues a different way back to Wolves today is required. Least I've ticked off special liveried 195107 ✅
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class195 #CAF #northern
Since my usual routing has decided to go kaput due to track issues a different way back to Wolves today is required. Least I've ticked off special liveried 195107 ✅
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class195 #CAF #northern
December 8, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Good Morning from Hebden Bridge 😅
Since my usual routing has decided to go kaput due to track issues a different way back to Wolves today is required. Least I've ticked off special liveried 195107 ✅
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class195 #CAF #northern
Since my usual routing has decided to go kaput due to track issues a different way back to Wolves today is required. Least I've ticked off special liveried 195107 ✅
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class195 #CAF #northern
Aurora is finally done ✨
Impressions: seats are alright, info screens are great, legroom could be better — but definitely an improvement over the 222s, especially if ran as 10-car sets. 👍
Good to see @omtherails.bsky.social As well 🔥
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #aurora #class810
Impressions: seats are alright, info screens are great, legroom could be better — but definitely an improvement over the 222s, especially if ran as 10-car sets. 👍
Good to see @omtherails.bsky.social As well 🔥
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #aurora #class810
December 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Aurora is finally done ✨
Impressions: seats are alright, info screens are great, legroom could be better — but definitely an improvement over the 222s, especially if ran as 10-car sets. 👍
Good to see @omtherails.bsky.social As well 🔥
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #aurora #class810
Impressions: seats are alright, info screens are great, legroom could be better — but definitely an improvement over the 222s, especially if ran as 10-car sets. 👍
Good to see @omtherails.bsky.social As well 🔥
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #aurora #class810
I'm at Leicester to officially jump on the Aurora Bandwagon ✨
810010 takes me forward to Sheffield. So let's see how the newest generation of Hiatchi measures up 📏
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #class810 #aurora #hitachi #eastmidlandsrailway
810010 takes me forward to Sheffield. So let's see how the newest generation of Hiatchi measures up 📏
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #class810 #aurora #hitachi #eastmidlandsrailway
December 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I'm at Leicester to officially jump on the Aurora Bandwagon ✨
810010 takes me forward to Sheffield. So let's see how the newest generation of Hiatchi measures up 📏
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #class810 #aurora #hitachi #eastmidlandsrailway
810010 takes me forward to Sheffield. So let's see how the newest generation of Hiatchi measures up 📏
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #class810 #aurora #hitachi #eastmidlandsrailway
Good Morning from Derby 👋
Back on the Midland Mainline to be a Veg and trend follower. So let's go find out why I'm being a sheep🤪
#DOTS #Trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #meridan #eastmidlandsrailway
Back on the Midland Mainline to be a Veg and trend follower. So let's go find out why I'm being a sheep🤪
#DOTS #Trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #meridan #eastmidlandsrailway
December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Good Morning from Derby 👋
Back on the Midland Mainline to be a Veg and trend follower. So let's go find out why I'm being a sheep🤪
#DOTS #Trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #meridan #eastmidlandsrailway
Back on the Midland Mainline to be a Veg and trend follower. So let's go find out why I'm being a sheep🤪
#DOTS #Trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #meridan #eastmidlandsrailway
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December 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Today's Photo From the Stour 📸
The Flying Banana has graced us with its monthly visit. 43014 & 43062 are the motive power on this month's run 🙌😀
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #HST #flyingbanana #networkrail #colasrail
The Flying Banana has graced us with its monthly visit. 43014 & 43062 are the motive power on this month's run 🙌😀
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #HST #flyingbanana #networkrail #colasrail
December 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Today's Photo From the Stour 📸
The Flying Banana has graced us with its monthly visit. 43014 & 43062 are the motive power on this month's run 🙌😀
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #HST #flyingbanana #networkrail #colasrail
The Flying Banana has graced us with its monthly visit. 43014 & 43062 are the motive power on this month's run 🙌😀
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #HST #flyingbanana #networkrail #colasrail
Give me 5 Games to get to know you:
- Metal Gear Solid 3
- Halo 3
- Mass Effect 2
- Ratchet & Clank 2
- Ridge Racer PSP
- Metal Gear Solid 3
- Halo 3
- Mass Effect 2
- Ratchet & Clank 2
- Ridge Racer PSP
Give me 5 Games to get to know you:
- Super Monkey Ball 2
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
- Train Simulator Classic
- Unreal Tournament 2004
- Transport Fever 2
- Super Monkey Ball 2
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
- Train Simulator Classic
- Unreal Tournament 2004
- Transport Fever 2
Give me 5 Games to get to know you:
-Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator
-Tavern Keeper
-The Precinct
-Way of the Hunter
-Farming Simulator
-Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator
-Tavern Keeper
-The Precinct
-Way of the Hunter
-Farming Simulator
November 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Give me 5 Games to get to know you:
- Metal Gear Solid 3
- Halo 3
- Mass Effect 2
- Ratchet & Clank 2
- Ridge Racer PSP
- Metal Gear Solid 3
- Halo 3
- Mass Effect 2
- Ratchet & Clank 2
- Ridge Racer PSP
Part three of the Alps Run! 🇨🇭
Leaving Disentis behind, we rolled east toward Chur. Towering peaks, snowy valleys, and those winding alpine tracks made this stretch unforgettable. 🌨️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #Chur #Alps #Snow
Leaving Disentis behind, we rolled east toward Chur. Towering peaks, snowy valleys, and those winding alpine tracks made this stretch unforgettable. 🌨️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #Chur #Alps #Snow
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Part three of the Alps Run! 🇨🇭
Leaving Disentis behind, we rolled east toward Chur. Towering peaks, snowy valleys, and those winding alpine tracks made this stretch unforgettable. 🌨️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #Chur #Alps #Snow
Leaving Disentis behind, we rolled east toward Chur. Towering peaks, snowy valleys, and those winding alpine tracks made this stretch unforgettable. 🌨️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #Chur #Alps #Snow
Leg two of the Alps Run! 🇨🇭
After exploring Andermatt, we headed up to Disentis. Snow-covered hills and a stop at Oberalppass made for an incredible winter scene. 🌨️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #disentis #alps #snow
After exploring Andermatt, we headed up to Disentis. Snow-covered hills and a stop at Oberalppass made for an incredible winter scene. 🌨️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #disentis #alps #snow
November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Leg two of the Alps Run! 🇨🇭
After exploring Andermatt, we headed up to Disentis. Snow-covered hills and a stop at Oberalppass made for an incredible winter scene. 🌨️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #disentis #alps #snow
After exploring Andermatt, we headed up to Disentis. Snow-covered hills and a stop at Oberalppass made for an incredible winter scene. 🌨️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #disentis #alps #snow
An excellent ride up to Andermatt 🌨️
Some phenomenal views and the opportunity to stretch our legs at Oberwald made for some amazing sights of the Snowy Alps 😍
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #Andermatt #Oberwald
Some phenomenal views and the opportunity to stretch our legs at Oberwald made for some amazing sights of the Snowy Alps 😍
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #Andermatt #Oberwald
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
An excellent ride up to Andermatt 🌨️
Some phenomenal views and the opportunity to stretch our legs at Oberwald made for some amazing sights of the Snowy Alps 😍
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #Andermatt #Oberwald
Some phenomenal views and the opportunity to stretch our legs at Oberwald made for some amazing sights of the Snowy Alps 😍
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #Andermatt #Oberwald
Day Three of Switzerland begins 🇨🇭
We're off to do the most Scenic Alps run. A run to Brig got us started now up to Andermatt 🌨️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #brig #SBB #BLS
We're off to do the most Scenic Alps run. A run to Brig got us started now up to Andermatt 🌨️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #brig #SBB #BLS
November 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Day Three of Switzerland begins 🇨🇭
We're off to do the most Scenic Alps run. A run to Brig got us started now up to Andermatt 🌨️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #brig #SBB #BLS
We're off to do the most Scenic Alps run. A run to Brig got us started now up to Andermatt 🌨️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #brig #SBB #BLS
Left snowy Grindelwald for very rainy Interlaken ☔
Returning from Lake Brienz I noticed Locos and units casually left in Sidings with no fencing....never happen in the UK 😂
Time to get back to Bern! 🇨🇭
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #SBB #snow
Returning from Lake Brienz I noticed Locos and units casually left in Sidings with no fencing....never happen in the UK 😂
Time to get back to Bern! 🇨🇭
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #SBB #snow
November 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Left snowy Grindelwald for very rainy Interlaken ☔
Returning from Lake Brienz I noticed Locos and units casually left in Sidings with no fencing....never happen in the UK 😂
Time to get back to Bern! 🇨🇭
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #SBB #snow
Returning from Lake Brienz I noticed Locos and units casually left in Sidings with no fencing....never happen in the UK 😂
Time to get back to Bern! 🇨🇭
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #SBB #snow
The Snow is coming down in Eigergletscher this afternoon 🌨️
Trying a different way back with a run to Grindlewald via Kleine Scheidiegg. Absolutely stunning views and having the window open just makes it even better 🙌
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland
Trying a different way back with a run to Grindlewald via Kleine Scheidiegg. Absolutely stunning views and having the window open just makes it even better 🙌
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland
November 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Snow is coming down in Eigergletscher this afternoon 🌨️
Trying a different way back with a run to Grindlewald via Kleine Scheidiegg. Absolutely stunning views and having the window open just makes it even better 🙌
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland
Trying a different way back with a run to Grindlewald via Kleine Scheidiegg. Absolutely stunning views and having the window open just makes it even better 🙌
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland
After an excellent run up on the Cable Car to Eigergletscher it's time for the final train to the Top of Europe 🇨🇭
Mad to think I've now visited the highest station in Europe. Jungfraujoch ✅🏔️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland
#jungfraujoch
Mad to think I've now visited the highest station in Europe. Jungfraujoch ✅🏔️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland
#jungfraujoch
November 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
After an excellent run up on the Cable Car to Eigergletscher it's time for the final train to the Top of Europe 🇨🇭
Mad to think I've now visited the highest station in Europe. Jungfraujoch ✅🏔️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland
#jungfraujoch
Mad to think I've now visited the highest station in Europe. Jungfraujoch ✅🏔️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland
#jungfraujoch
Switzerland Day Two Begins 🇨🇭
We start off in the Bustling Bern during the morning peak ready for an expedition to the Alps. First stop Interlaken 🏔️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #SBB #BLS #interlaken
We start off in the Bustling Bern during the morning peak ready for an expedition to the Alps. First stop Interlaken 🏔️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #SBB #BLS #interlaken
November 25, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Switzerland Day Two Begins 🇨🇭
We start off in the Bustling Bern during the morning peak ready for an expedition to the Alps. First stop Interlaken 🏔️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #SBB #BLS #interlaken
We start off in the Bustling Bern during the morning peak ready for an expedition to the Alps. First stop Interlaken 🏔️
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #SBB #BLS #interlaken
Arrived at the hotel and scored a free local travel pass—so of course, tram time ⚡
Explored Bern’s markets and landmarks before one last run back to Wankdorf to wrap up day one ✅
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #StadlerFlirt #Tram #Vectron
Explored Bern’s markets and landmarks before one last run back to Wankdorf to wrap up day one ✅
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #StadlerFlirt #Tram #Vectron
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Arrived at the hotel and scored a free local travel pass—so of course, tram time ⚡
Explored Bern’s markets and landmarks before one last run back to Wankdorf to wrap up day one ✅
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #StadlerFlirt #Tram #Vectron
Explored Bern’s markets and landmarks before one last run back to Wankdorf to wrap up day one ✅
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #StadlerFlirt #Tram #Vectron
Bern has been breached 🇨🇭
After a hop from Basel we've arrived in the Swiss capital of Bern. Now time for a Stalder Flirt to Wankdorf 👀
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #stadlerflirt #SBB #bern
After a hop from Basel we've arrived in the Swiss capital of Bern. Now time for a Stalder Flirt to Wankdorf 👀
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #stadlerflirt #SBB #bern
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Bern has been breached 🇨🇭
After a hop from Basel we've arrived in the Swiss capital of Bern. Now time for a Stalder Flirt to Wankdorf 👀
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #stadlerflirt #SBB #bern
After a hop from Basel we've arrived in the Swiss capital of Bern. Now time for a Stalder Flirt to Wankdorf 👀
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #stadlerflirt #SBB #bern
Such a Bustling Station 😵
You could honestly spend a day watching the version train movements at Basel SBB. Seeing loco run around coaches brings back memories of a better time 🤣
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #eurocity #SBB #stadlerkiss
You could honestly spend a day watching the version train movements at Basel SBB. Seeing loco run around coaches brings back memories of a better time 🤣
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #eurocity #SBB #stadlerkiss
November 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Such a Bustling Station 😵
You could honestly spend a day watching the version train movements at Basel SBB. Seeing loco run around coaches brings back memories of a better time 🤣
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #eurocity #SBB #stadlerkiss
You could honestly spend a day watching the version train movements at Basel SBB. Seeing loco run around coaches brings back memories of a better time 🤣
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #eurocity #SBB #stadlerkiss
Good Morning from Basel SBB 🇨🇭
I've come abroad to the land of the Swiss to give their perfect railways a go! Plenty of International action here with ICE, TGV & DB all kicking about 💪
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #TGV #ICE #DB #Basel
I've come abroad to the land of the Swiss to give their perfect railways a go! Plenty of International action here with ICE, TGV & DB all kicking about 💪
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #TGV #ICE #DB #Basel
November 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Good Morning from Basel SBB 🇨🇭
I've come abroad to the land of the Swiss to give their perfect railways a go! Plenty of International action here with ICE, TGV & DB all kicking about 💪
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #TGV #ICE #DB #Basel
I've come abroad to the land of the Swiss to give their perfect railways a go! Plenty of International action here with ICE, TGV & DB all kicking about 💪
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #TGV #ICE #DB #Basel
After some superb 455 action it's time to head to Gatwick ✈️
Plenty of Electrostars met us at Clapham Junction. Where we flew along the BML then took the shuttle to North Terminal ready for tomorrows escapades 👀
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #electrostar #gatwick
Plenty of Electrostars met us at Clapham Junction. Where we flew along the BML then took the shuttle to North Terminal ready for tomorrows escapades 👀
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #electrostar #gatwick
November 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
After some superb 455 action it's time to head to Gatwick ✈️
Plenty of Electrostars met us at Clapham Junction. Where we flew along the BML then took the shuttle to North Terminal ready for tomorrows escapades 👀
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #electrostar #gatwick
Plenty of Electrostars met us at Clapham Junction. Where we flew along the BML then took the shuttle to North Terminal ready for tomorrows escapades 👀
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #electrostar #gatwick
Let's go round one last time 🥲
455870 & 873 take me on one last bash behind these DC beasts! Even got some NSE appreciation with the logo attached to 870 💪🔥
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class455 #hellfire #southwesternrailway
455870 & 873 take me on one last bash behind these DC beasts! Even got some NSE appreciation with the logo attached to 870 💪🔥
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class455 #hellfire #southwesternrailway
November 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Let's go round one last time 🥲
455870 & 873 take me on one last bash behind these DC beasts! Even got some NSE appreciation with the logo attached to 870 💪🔥
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class455 #hellfire #southwesternrailway
455870 & 873 take me on one last bash behind these DC beasts! Even got some NSE appreciation with the logo attached to 870 💪🔥
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class455 #hellfire #southwesternrailway
Standard I'm off to Rochdale Journey 🤣
So Instead of the Usual CAF snap have 802216 at Victoria with a service for Newcastle 📸
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class802 #hitachi #transpennineexpress
So Instead of the Usual CAF snap have 802216 at Victoria with a service for Newcastle 📸
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class802 #hitachi #transpennineexpress
November 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Standard I'm off to Rochdale Journey 🤣
So Instead of the Usual CAF snap have 802216 at Victoria with a service for Newcastle 📸
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class802 #hitachi #transpennineexpress
So Instead of the Usual CAF snap have 802216 at Victoria with a service for Newcastle 📸
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class802 #hitachi #transpennineexpress
Today's Photo from the Stour 📸
Hellfire traction through Wolverhampton this morning with 37240 & 47779 powering through to Blackpool for the Illuminations Railtour 🎄
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class37 #tractor #class47 #vintagetrains
Hellfire traction through Wolverhampton this morning with 37240 & 47779 powering through to Blackpool for the Illuminations Railtour 🎄
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class37 #tractor #class47 #vintagetrains
November 15, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Today's Photo from the Stour 📸
Hellfire traction through Wolverhampton this morning with 37240 & 47779 powering through to Blackpool for the Illuminations Railtour 🎄
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class37 #tractor #class47 #vintagetrains
Hellfire traction through Wolverhampton this morning with 37240 & 47779 powering through to Blackpool for the Illuminations Railtour 🎄
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class37 #tractor #class47 #vintagetrains
Today's Photo from the Stour 📸
Despite Storm Claudia battering the West Midlands 37800 chugs through with another Mark 5 set bound for Eastleigh for vinyling into Chiltern Blue 🔵
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class37 #tractor #railoperationsgroup
Despite Storm Claudia battering the West Midlands 37800 chugs through with another Mark 5 set bound for Eastleigh for vinyling into Chiltern Blue 🔵
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class37 #tractor #railoperationsgroup
November 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Today's Photo from the Stour 📸
Despite Storm Claudia battering the West Midlands 37800 chugs through with another Mark 5 set bound for Eastleigh for vinyling into Chiltern Blue 🔵
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class37 #tractor #railoperationsgroup
Despite Storm Claudia battering the West Midlands 37800 chugs through with another Mark 5 set bound for Eastleigh for vinyling into Chiltern Blue 🔵
#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class37 #tractor #railoperationsgroup