Andy Bowes-Roden
@andyroden.bsky.social
Husband and dad first and foremost. Also Deputy Editor of Modern Railways, sub-editor of Hornby Magazine, general railway hack, author and director of Tavistock Okehampton Reopening Scheme. All views my own, natch. Cornwall, UK
September 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
A few from this morning’s walk with Assistant Woof. Looks like it’s going to be gorgeous!
April 28, 2025 at 6:55 AM
A few from this morning’s walk with Assistant Woof. Looks like it’s going to be gorgeous!
Dull old morning in Kernow today walking Editorial Assistant Woof. Atmospheric though…
April 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Dull old morning in Kernow today walking Editorial Assistant Woof. Atmospheric though…
The latest issue of @modernrailways.keypublishing.com is out now - and it’s a corker! @Clinnick1 reveals Southeastern’s fleet replacement plans, Roger Ford reveals how much your train costs to run, and I reveal a radical way of signalling rural lines. All revealed at your local newsagent now!
January 23, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The latest issue of @modernrailways.keypublishing.com is out now - and it’s a corker! @Clinnick1 reveals Southeastern’s fleet replacement plans, Roger Ford reveals how much your train costs to run, and I reveal a radical way of signalling rural lines. All revealed at your local newsagent now!
Bit of a misjudgment from the transport secretary here. Pissing off a huge amount of the rail workforce - of all ages and genders - isn’t a good look. She needs and the railway depends on their enthusiasm and passion. Very, very poor show.
November 28, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Bit of a misjudgment from the transport secretary here. Pissing off a huge amount of the rail workforce - of all ages and genders - isn’t a good look. She needs and the railway depends on their enthusiasm and passion. Very, very poor show.
Gorgeous sky over Hayle this morning…
November 27, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Gorgeous sky over Hayle this morning…
A slightly different angle seeing @gwruk.bsky.social Night Riviera sleeper nearing the end of its westbound journey this morning.
November 22, 2024 at 8:35 AM
A slightly different angle seeing @gwruk.bsky.social Night Riviera sleeper nearing the end of its westbound journey this morning.
One from the other day - a long exposure at Carnsew Pool with the tide draining through the tunnels. Hell of a flow going out.
November 13, 2024 at 2:31 PM
One from the other day - a long exposure at Carnsew Pool with the tide draining through the tunnels. Hell of a flow going out.
A few from this morning’s walkies. @therailwayduck.bsky.social was this your train around 0745ish?
November 13, 2024 at 8:18 AM
A few from this morning’s walkies. @therailwayduck.bsky.social was this your train around 0745ish?
A stunning morning here in Hayle. Bleddy ansum, in fact. Also bleddy cold!
November 12, 2024 at 8:16 AM
A stunning morning here in Hayle. Bleddy ansum, in fact. Also bleddy cold!