Angus Duncan
@angusduncan.me
Second officer on the Turbostar. Own views. he/him. @angus_duncan on Twitter.
It’s funny that people in Brexit land sing the praises of the SNCF, when it’s actually the worst advert for nationalised railways going. Yes, some of their trains are fast - but they’re really run-down. My TGV today was 25 mins late, then 40, then 60. Then it was 80. I’m due €4 back for this.
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It’s funny that people in Brexit land sing the praises of the SNCF, when it’s actually the worst advert for nationalised railways going. Yes, some of their trains are fast - but they’re really run-down. My TGV today was 25 mins late, then 40, then 60. Then it was 80. I’m due €4 back for this.
Celebrating finishing all my train driver exams the only way I know how: a solo car ferry “mini cruise” complete with empty swimming pool and tragic dinner choices.
November 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Celebrating finishing all my train driver exams the only way I know how: a solo car ferry “mini cruise” complete with empty swimming pool and tragic dinner choices.
Land at London City Airport 1203, depart London Waterloo 1250. Pretty close to my all time cross-London record.
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Land at London City Airport 1203, depart London Waterloo 1250. Pretty close to my all time cross-London record.
A whole 12 years of that whole working with trains thing. Here’s a high quality picture.
November 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A whole 12 years of that whole working with trains thing. Here’s a high quality picture.
Had to give a train coupler a big cuddle yesterday. Can you tell?
November 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Had to give a train coupler a big cuddle yesterday. Can you tell?
Does this count as Munro Bagging?
November 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Does this count as Munro Bagging?
“Spend money or you’re ruining Christmas”
“If you complain about our prices, you’re a grinch”
“If you complain about our prices, you’re a grinch”
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“Spend money or you’re ruining Christmas”
“If you complain about our prices, you’re a grinch”
“If you complain about our prices, you’re a grinch”
It’s been a while since I was in the journalism game (was I ever in it?) but I’ve nabbed a wee scoop: the second of Tasmania’s beleaguered ferries have arrived in Scotland.
Spirit of Tasmania V arrived in the Forth Estuary in the early hours. She’s expected to dock in the port of Leith on Thursday.
Spirit of Tasmania V arrived in the Forth Estuary in the early hours. She’s expected to dock in the port of Leith on Thursday.
November 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
It’s been a while since I was in the journalism game (was I ever in it?) but I’ve nabbed a wee scoop: the second of Tasmania’s beleaguered ferries have arrived in Scotland.
Spirit of Tasmania V arrived in the Forth Estuary in the early hours. She’s expected to dock in the port of Leith on Thursday.
Spirit of Tasmania V arrived in the Forth Estuary in the early hours. She’s expected to dock in the port of Leith on Thursday.
Just spent a delightful afternoon on one of my company’s simulators. This was my face when I’d just finished dealing with a virtual train fire, only to be served with a virtual car on the virtual tracks.
October 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Just spent a delightful afternoon on one of my company’s simulators. This was my face when I’d just finished dealing with a virtual train fire, only to be served with a virtual car on the virtual tracks.
It’s the long awaited next instalment of New Pin Badge day.
October 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It’s the long awaited next instalment of New Pin Badge day.
The railway chaplains have a lot to answer for.
October 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The railway chaplains have a lot to answer for.
My name is Angus and I photoshop my cats into things
October 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
My name is Angus and I photoshop my cats into things
Trapped in bed by a cat who has decided that this is the perfect time and place to clean her sphincter.
October 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Trapped in bed by a cat who has decided that this is the perfect time and place to clean her sphincter.
I don’t do social media like I used to, I no longer spew my life on here. Anyway, my best friend and I got married two weeks ago. No, you’re not seeing the photos and all three of my chins.
October 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I don’t do social media like I used to, I no longer spew my life on here. Anyway, my best friend and I got married two weeks ago. No, you’re not seeing the photos and all three of my chins.
I don’t think I’ve seen a Superfast ferry in 20 years, since they stopped coming to Scotland
October 7, 2025 at 7:34 AM
I don’t think I’ve seen a Superfast ferry in 20 years, since they stopped coming to Scotland
My grandparents got me this hat when they went on a Greek ferry 20 years ago. I thought it was only appropriate to bring it on my honeymoon, sailing with the same firm.
October 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
My grandparents got me this hat when they went on a Greek ferry 20 years ago. I thought it was only appropriate to bring it on my honeymoon, sailing with the same firm.
Accidentally booked the American Tourist Hotel. Website offered upgrade to room with Acropolis view. Get to room - view only possible by leaning over side of balcony. Great views of “Lido Dream Girls Bar”, “Babylon Strip Show” and “Kinky Opera House”, however.
October 6, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Accidentally booked the American Tourist Hotel. Website offered upgrade to room with Acropolis view. Get to room - view only possible by leaning over side of balcony. Great views of “Lido Dream Girls Bar”, “Babylon Strip Show” and “Kinky Opera House”, however.
Just watching ferry to Syros arrive
October 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Just watching ferry to Syros arrive
I just want to make clear that I had zero involvement in picking the hotel, which overlooks a shipping channel.
September 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I just want to make clear that I had zero involvement in picking the hotel, which overlooks a shipping channel.
I’m in my happy place: a roll on roll off car ferry in international waters with an ample supply of Coke Zero.
September 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I’m in my happy place: a roll on roll off car ferry in international waters with an ample supply of Coke Zero.
We’re going on an adventure.
September 28, 2025 at 3:48 AM
We’re going on an adventure.