Ian Dinmore
@tarkaman.bsky.social
Semi-professional railman, into humour, rural railways, community rail, otters, cake and coffee. A passing photographer, Scripophillist, Graphologist, Calligraphist and aged likes a good whine.
The BR Exeter Area staff were given one of these 35 years ago today! I still have mine
December 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The BR Exeter Area staff were given one of these 35 years ago today! I still have mine
The last of England - last day of castle Class HSTs in England today. Scene here in passing at St Erth
December 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The last of England - last day of castle Class HSTs in England today. Scene here in passing at St Erth
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This shortlist shows just how much great community-led work happens around our railways and stations. Good luck to all the nominees!
The wait is finally over...
We are absolutely delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2026 #CommunityRail Awards! 🥳
A massive thank you to everyone who took the time to enter and congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted. #CRA26 communityrail.org.uk/shortlist-an...
We are absolutely delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2026 #CommunityRail Awards! 🥳
A massive thank you to everyone who took the time to enter and congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted. #CRA26 communityrail.org.uk/shortlist-an...
Shortlist announced for Community Rail Awards 2026 - Community Rail Network
Community Rail Network is excited to announce the shortlisted entries for the 2026 Community Rail Awards.
communityrail.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This shortlist shows just how much great community-led work happens around our railways and stations. Good luck to all the nominees!
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Today's #DailyDMU is a classic BR built, 'Thumper' 205031 seen at #Saliabury on the 30th December 1989. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography
The BR gallery. | 0376. 205031. Salisbury. 30.12.1989
Paul Bigland Photography
PaulBigland.zenfolio.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Today's #DailyDMU is a classic BR built, 'Thumper' 205031 seen at #Saliabury on the 30th December 1989. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography
#ThrowbackThursday and locos rest at March sidings in Dec 1991
December 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
#ThrowbackThursday and locos rest at March sidings in Dec 1991
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"Mr. President, we have a request here asking you to Pardon the Sheringham Bus Shelter."
December 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"Mr. President, we have a request here asking you to Pardon the Sheringham Bus Shelter."
New livery for Anglia Railway....seen at Norwich😂
December 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
New livery for Anglia Railway....seen at Norwich😂
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There are so many hidden gems across Britain just waiting to be discovered by train - even on those drizzly days ☔️
Fancy exploring magical Christmas markets, fascinating museums or cosy station cafés? 🌟
We've got you covered 🙌 #ScenicRailWinter scenicrailbritain.com/blog/rainy-d...
Fancy exploring magical Christmas markets, fascinating museums or cosy station cafés? 🌟
We've got you covered 🙌 #ScenicRailWinter scenicrailbritain.com/blog/rainy-d...
Rainy day adventures by train - Scenic Rail Britain
Take the train for rainy day adventures this winter.
scenicrailbritain.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
There are so many hidden gems across Britain just waiting to be discovered by train - even on those drizzly days ☔️
Fancy exploring magical Christmas markets, fascinating museums or cosy station cafés? 🌟
We've got you covered 🙌 #ScenicRailWinter scenicrailbritain.com/blog/rainy-d...
Fancy exploring magical Christmas markets, fascinating museums or cosy station cafés? 🌟
We've got you covered 🙌 #ScenicRailWinter scenicrailbritain.com/blog/rainy-d...
The boat trains at Lowestoft 14 July 2024
December 8, 2025 at 6:25 AM
The boat trains at Lowestoft 14 July 2024
Take Courage at Borough Market Junction London 25 Jan 2025
December 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Take Courage at Borough Market Junction London 25 Jan 2025
Not a bad view from the kitchen window this morning
December 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Not a bad view from the kitchen window this morning
Two Fragonset class 31's top & Tail at Ridgemont on Marston Vale line Sept 1998
December 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Two Fragonset class 31's top & Tail at Ridgemont on Marston Vale line Sept 1998
Antediluvian at Reedham, Norfolk
December 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Antediluvian at Reedham, Norfolk
One of the three great Murals on the wall of the small waiting shelter at Calstock station on the TamarValleyLine 08 Nov 2025 greatscenicrailways.co.uk/lines/tamar-...
November 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM
One of the three great Murals on the wall of the small waiting shelter at Calstock station on the TamarValleyLine 08 Nov 2025 greatscenicrailways.co.uk/lines/tamar-...
Oakdale Colliery South Wales, with 20156 & 20175 on the Lea Valley Railtours 'Severn Choppers Express' on 03 Sept 1978
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Oakdale Colliery South Wales, with 20156 & 20175 on the Lea Valley Railtours 'Severn Choppers Express' on 03 Sept 1978
Autumn in the village with the Vineyard turning yellow after the harvest...
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Autumn in the village with the Vineyard turning yellow after the harvest...
#ThrowbackThursday with an Anglia Railway class 150 making an early winter morning call at Brundall 17 Nov 2002
November 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
#ThrowbackThursday with an Anglia Railway class 150 making an early winter morning call at Brundall 17 Nov 2002
Come any closer and I'll have your camera for breakfast at Brundall station 04 Nov 2025
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Come any closer and I'll have your camera for breakfast at Brundall station 04 Nov 2025
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The ORR has approved Virgin Trains' application to use Eurostar's Temple Mills depot with VT aiming to run cross-Channel trains from 2030.
www.modernrailways.com/article/virg...
www.modernrailways.com/article/virg...
Virgin Trains' bid to access Temple Mills approved by ORR
Virgin Trains' bid to access Temple Mills depot has been approved by the ORR, opening up the company's bid to run international services from London, however bids from Evolyn, Gemini and Trenitalia
www.modernrailways.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The ORR has approved Virgin Trains' application to use Eurostar's Temple Mills depot with VT aiming to run cross-Channel trains from 2030.
www.modernrailways.com/article/virg...
www.modernrailways.com/article/virg...
Last of the light passing Bellwater Junction box on the Skegness branch 1992
October 21, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Last of the light passing Bellwater Junction box on the Skegness branch 1992
Felbrigg walk North Norfolk
October 18, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Felbrigg walk North Norfolk
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Looking for accessible walking routes that start from the station? Our latest guest blog by @ramblersgb.bsky.social highlights stile-free walks, perfect for wheelchair users, families with pushchairs, or anyone seeking a gentler path🌿
Read here: scenicrailbritain.com/blog/stile-f... #TracksAndTrails
Read here: scenicrailbritain.com/blog/stile-f... #TracksAndTrails
Guest blog: 5 fantastic stile-free routes you can reach by train - Scenic Rail Britain
Join The Ramblers as they share their insights around stile-free routes - highlighting five fantastic walks you can reach by train.
scenicrailbritain.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Looking for accessible walking routes that start from the station? Our latest guest blog by @ramblersgb.bsky.social highlights stile-free walks, perfect for wheelchair users, families with pushchairs, or anyone seeking a gentler path🌿
Read here: scenicrailbritain.com/blog/stile-f... #TracksAndTrails
Read here: scenicrailbritain.com/blog/stile-f... #TracksAndTrails
A distant Penyghent from an S&C train near Horton in Ribblesdale where they are putting in new lifts on 11 Oct 2025
October 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A distant Penyghent from an S&C train near Horton in Ribblesdale where they are putting in new lifts on 11 Oct 2025
#ThrowbackThursday at Willesden Junction with a Southern class 416 in 1989
October 16, 2025 at 7:07 AM
#ThrowbackThursday at Willesden Junction with a Southern class 416 in 1989
#ThrowbackThursday with a pair of Slippers passing St Peter's Tawstock on the Tarka Line in October 1990
October 16, 2025 at 6:43 AM
#ThrowbackThursday with a pair of Slippers passing St Peter's Tawstock on the Tarka Line in October 1990