BarryH71
@barryh71.bsky.social
Essex based Train Driver, Cat Dad and Cyclist. Love going on holiday and spending time with my gorgeous wife 😊 Former National List Match Official and GB Age Group Duathlete. Chelsea FC and Boston Red Sox fan
After a nice soak in the bath I’m back on the sofa and have been joined by George once again. So lucky to have such a cuddly bear 😻 #catsofbluesky
November 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
After a nice soak in the bath I’m back on the sofa and have been joined by George once again. So lucky to have such a cuddly bear 😻 #catsofbluesky
Got this weeks long slow run in this morning. Found it quiet tough mentally but managed to get it done 🏃➡️👍
November 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Got this weeks long slow run in this morning. Found it quiet tough mentally but managed to get it done 🏃➡️👍
The cuddles have started already 😻 #catsofbluesky
November 13, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The cuddles have started already 😻 #catsofbluesky
Nice little run this afternoon but probably got the timing wrong as I was slaloming around school kids for most of it 😂
November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Nice little run this afternoon but probably got the timing wrong as I was slaloming around school kids for most of it 😂
George had to make do with my spot on the sofa this morning as I was busy being out and about and building a bed (which he’ll no doubt commandeer when it has a duvet on). He’s been very patient and has now got the cuddle he wanted 😻 #catsofbluesky
November 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
George had to make do with my spot on the sofa this morning as I was busy being out and about and building a bed (which he’ll no doubt commandeer when it has a duvet on). He’s been very patient and has now got the cuddle he wanted 😻 #catsofbluesky
After a smooth but slightly slippery run up to London, the last leg today is 1A94 to Harwich International with 720508 leading again.
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
After a smooth but slightly slippery run up to London, the last leg today is 1A94 to Harwich International with 720508 leading again.
Break over and 720531 and 508 are waiting for me in Platform 4 at Colchester to work 1Y51 to London
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Break over and 720531 and 508 are waiting for me in Platform 4 at Colchester to work 1Y51 to London
With 720508 now leading 521 we’ll be working 1Y24 to Ipswich. I’ll be relieved at Colchester for my break and a colleague will take the units to Ipswich and back and I’ll pick them back up when they get back 👍
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
With 720508 now leading 521 we’ll be working 1Y24 to Ipswich. I’ll be relieved at Colchester for my break and a colleague will take the units to Ipswich and back and I’ll pick them back up when they get back 👍
I’ve got 720521 and 720508 for today’s shift. First up is 521 leading 3Y24 to Liverpool Street from Orient Way
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I’ve got 720521 and 720508 for today’s shift. First up is 521 leading 3Y24 to Liverpool Street from Orient Way
Last bit for today is to work 720533 back to Colchester as 2N95
November 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Last bit for today is to work 720533 back to Colchester as 2N95
A few mins late into London with 1F77 after following a track machine from Colchester to Ilford. Now it’s 720542’s turn to lead 125 on 1N60 to Clacton where they’ll spend the night.
November 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
A few mins late into London with 1F77 after following a track machine from Colchester to Ilford. Now it’s 720542’s turn to lead 125 on 1N60 to Clacton where they’ll spend the night.
Back to work after my break and I’ve now got 720125 and 720542. We’ve just come round to Colchester Town as 2F62 and will next be working 1F77 to London
November 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Back to work after my break and I’ve now got 720125 and 720542. We’ve just come round to Colchester Town as 2F62 and will next be working 1F77 to London
It’s now 720554’s time to lead 549 as we work 2F55 to Colchester where I’ll have my break.
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
It’s now 720554’s time to lead 549 as we work 2F55 to Colchester where I’ll have my break.
Having just coupled 720549 to 554 we will shortly be off to Colchester Town as 1F42
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Having just coupled 720549 to 554 we will shortly be off to Colchester Town as 1F42
Time for me to get ready for work and wake up George 👎 #catsofbluesky
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Time for me to get ready for work and wake up George 👎 #catsofbluesky
I’m now back on the sofa with George as it’s too wet for a stroll with Sara #catsofbluesky
November 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I’m now back on the sofa with George as it’s too wet for a stroll with Sara #catsofbluesky
Did a 37 mile recovery ride on Zwift this morning. Nice and easy to loosen my legs up 🚴♂️
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Did a 37 mile recovery ride on Zwift this morning. Nice and easy to loosen my legs up 🚴♂️
I’ve got a sleepy George on my lap 😻 #catsofbluesky
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
I’ve got a sleepy George on my lap 😻 #catsofbluesky
After a 12 mile run this morning and a 3 mile walk with Sara this afternoon my legs are officially done for the day and will be resting the rest of the day.
November 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
After a 12 mile run this morning and a 3 mile walk with Sara this afternoon my legs are officially done for the day and will be resting the rest of the day.
Managed a cheeky hour on Zwift when I got in as Sara was still out with her mum. A bit of interval training by attacking the hills and recovering on the descents 🚴♂️
November 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Managed a cheeky hour on Zwift when I got in as Sara was still out with her mum. A bit of interval training by attacking the hills and recovering on the descents 🚴♂️
Last bit today is 2F39 from Colchester Town to Colchester with 720547/501
November 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Last bit today is 2F39 from Colchester Town to Colchester with 720547/501
Having worked 720547 and 501 up to London as 1Y37 it’s now time for 501 to lead on 1F24 to Colchester Town
November 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Having worked 720547 and 501 up to London as 1Y37 it’s now time for 501 to lead on 1F24 to Colchester Town
Next up 720549 will be leading 720557 on 1N16 to Clacton. I get relieved at Colchester
November 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Next up 720549 will be leading 720557 on 1N16 to Clacton. I get relieved at Colchester
Beautiful sunrise again this morning 😊
November 8, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Beautiful sunrise again this morning 😊