Jake
@jakeonrailways.bsky.social
Hi! I'm Jake, I'm a Rail Enthusiast who lives on The Wirral. 🌈
Stations Visited: 112
Stations Visited: 112
Yesterday me and a friend had a lovely day out on the Greater Manchester Rail Ranger. Quite good value for money, got to get in a lot of different types of trains including the amazing Mk4s!
Would definitely do this again, very fun day & I always love a trip to Manchester! 😁
Would definitely do this again, very fun day & I always love a trip to Manchester! 😁
June 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Yesterday me and a friend had a lovely day out on the Greater Manchester Rail Ranger. Quite good value for money, got to get in a lot of different types of trains including the amazing Mk4s!
Would definitely do this again, very fun day & I always love a trip to Manchester! 😁
Would definitely do this again, very fun day & I always love a trip to Manchester! 😁
Down in Cardiff for a few days and took a trip into the city centre yesterday - safe to say it was sprinter central! These old things are still holding on down here! 😁
May 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Down in Cardiff for a few days and took a trip into the city centre yesterday - safe to say it was sprinter central! These old things are still holding on down here! 😁
Eastham Rake & Bromborough have had a bit of an upgrade!
Bromborough (and Spital) have had their ageing customer info boards replaced this week, and on Wednesday the new totem pole at Eastham Rake went up. Very nice and fresh! 😁
(Old pics for comparison.)
Bromborough (and Spital) have had their ageing customer info boards replaced this week, and on Wednesday the new totem pole at Eastham Rake went up. Very nice and fresh! 😁
(Old pics for comparison.)
May 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Eastham Rake & Bromborough have had a bit of an upgrade!
Bromborough (and Spital) have had their ageing customer info boards replaced this week, and on Wednesday the new totem pole at Eastham Rake went up. Very nice and fresh! 😁
(Old pics for comparison.)
Bromborough (and Spital) have had their ageing customer info boards replaced this week, and on Wednesday the new totem pole at Eastham Rake went up. Very nice and fresh! 😁
(Old pics for comparison.)
I realise it's been a while since I last posted - the last few months have just absolutely flown by. 😅
I'm still here though! Here's a pic I snapped last Monday at Aughton Park.
I'm still here though! Here's a pic I snapped last Monday at Aughton Park.
May 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I realise it's been a while since I last posted - the last few months have just absolutely flown by. 😅
I'm still here though! Here's a pic I snapped last Monday at Aughton Park.
I'm still here though! Here's a pic I snapped last Monday at Aughton Park.
I think almost all of these rare catches are a result of me checking RTT and/or Traksy randomly and then going 'Oh that's not usually there.' 🤣
Saw an odd headcode on its way into Hooton: Shoes on and out the door to see what it is: The Northern Belle! Very nice way to end the day!
Saw an odd headcode on its way into Hooton: Shoes on and out the door to see what it is: The Northern Belle! Very nice way to end the day!
March 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I think almost all of these rare catches are a result of me checking RTT and/or Traksy randomly and then going 'Oh that's not usually there.' 🤣
Saw an odd headcode on its way into Hooton: Shoes on and out the door to see what it is: The Northern Belle! Very nice way to end the day!
Saw an odd headcode on its way into Hooton: Shoes on and out the door to see what it is: The Northern Belle! Very nice way to end the day!
Every few months I get a comment along the lines of this, can’t tell if it’s a bot or someone who really likes emojis.
March 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Every few months I get a comment along the lines of this, can’t tell if it’s a bot or someone who really likes emojis.
Yay! Just been able to watch it, very nice story, and it's great to see a bit more of 001! 😁
March 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Yay! Just been able to watch it, very nice story, and it's great to see a bit more of 001! 😁
Had a lovely day out in York with friends. A trip to the NRM was required!
There was actually a surprising lack of trains today. 😭
Although, I can’t tell you how quickly I jumped out of my seat on the platform bench when I saw an IC225 pull in, highlight of the day! 😁
There was actually a surprising lack of trains today. 😭
Although, I can’t tell you how quickly I jumped out of my seat on the platform bench when I saw an IC225 pull in, highlight of the day! 😁
March 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Had a lovely day out in York with friends. A trip to the NRM was required!
There was actually a surprising lack of trains today. 😭
Although, I can’t tell you how quickly I jumped out of my seat on the platform bench when I saw an IC225 pull in, highlight of the day! 😁
There was actually a surprising lack of trains today. 😭
Although, I can’t tell you how quickly I jumped out of my seat on the platform bench when I saw an IC225 pull in, highlight of the day! 😁
Had a little explore around the Saveaway Merseyside network once again to try and soak in some of this nice weather before it goes. Ticked off some new stations and had a nice few hours out and about. 😁
March 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Had a little explore around the Saveaway Merseyside network once again to try and soak in some of this nice weather before it goes. Ticked off some new stations and had a nice few hours out and about. 😁
Had a nice short time at the Rainhill Model Rail Show (and a ride on a nice old bus). Very nice model rail displays! Also became the proud owner of an old seat hand-hold from a 507 from the @class507.org.uk stand they had there. 😁
March 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Had a nice short time at the Rainhill Model Rail Show (and a ride on a nice old bus). Very nice model rail displays! Also became the proud owner of an old seat hand-hold from a 507 from the @class507.org.uk stand they had there. 😁
If only every 5pm train home was like this. Wasn’t displayed on the CIS at Hamilton Square but showed up 2 minutes after the packed Chester train left, very odd! 😭😭
February 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
If only every 5pm train home was like this. Wasn’t displayed on the CIS at Hamilton Square but showed up 2 minutes after the packed Chester train left, very odd! 😭😭
Experienced my first time using a Superfare yesterday. Original train was CAN but the silver lining is my 7 car became an 11 car. Had an hour or so before I had to head up to Wycombe so had a little explore on some trains and TOCs I’ve never been on before. Very fun day! 😁
February 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Experienced my first time using a Superfare yesterday. Original train was CAN but the silver lining is my 7 car became an 11 car. Had an hour or so before I had to head up to Wycombe so had a little explore on some trains and TOCs I’ve never been on before. Very fun day! 😁
As I got off my train into Crewe with full intent to immediately leave the station and go into town, I suddenly see a 37 pulling in. Walked over to Platform 12 to see it go. Very lucky catch, very good thrash! 😁
February 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
As I got off my train into Crewe with full intent to immediately leave the station and go into town, I suddenly see a 37 pulling in. Walked over to Platform 12 to see it go. Very lucky catch, very good thrash! 😁
I finally got Train Sim World 5 last week after finally having enough of Train Sim Classic after 4 years of constant crashing.
Something I love about TSW5 is the livery creator, I had a go at putting the TFW livery on a 350 as the TFW livery is quite simple, I hope it doesn't look too cursed. 🫣
Something I love about TSW5 is the livery creator, I had a go at putting the TFW livery on a 350 as the TFW livery is quite simple, I hope it doesn't look too cursed. 🫣
February 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I finally got Train Sim World 5 last week after finally having enough of Train Sim Classic after 4 years of constant crashing.
Something I love about TSW5 is the livery creator, I had a go at putting the TFW livery on a 350 as the TFW livery is quite simple, I hope it doesn't look too cursed. 🫣
Something I love about TSW5 is the livery creator, I had a go at putting the TFW livery on a 350 as the TFW livery is quite simple, I hope it doesn't look too cursed. 🫣
Just noticed this, I don't think I've ever seen a service like that before, could be wrong though. Does anyone have an idea what it might be for / what operator? Thanks! 😁
February 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Just noticed this, I don't think I've ever seen a service like that before, could be wrong though. Does anyone have an idea what it might be for / what operator? Thanks! 😁
Last weekend myself and a friend continued our venture to visit every station on the saveaway network, we also bought a ticket for a short hop to Wigan from Garswood. We got lucky a few times: our first time on an ex-WMR Class 323 and pride-liveried 802213. Very fun day! 😁
February 8, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Last weekend myself and a friend continued our venture to visit every station on the saveaway network, we also bought a ticket for a short hop to Wigan from Garswood. We got lucky a few times: our first time on an ex-WMR Class 323 and pride-liveried 802213. Very fun day! 😁
…and the 507s see their final sunrise on the Merseyrail network.
After 46 years it’s time for the end of the 507s as 001 starts its well-earned retirement. Farewell.
@class507.org.uk
After 46 years it’s time for the end of the 507s as 001 starts its well-earned retirement. Farewell.
@class507.org.uk
January 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
…and the 507s see their final sunrise on the Merseyrail network.
After 46 years it’s time for the end of the 507s as 001 starts its well-earned retirement. Farewell.
@class507.org.uk
After 46 years it’s time for the end of the 507s as 001 starts its well-earned retirement. Farewell.
@class507.org.uk
Brand new sign at Eastham Rake ticket office (must have been put up some point yesterday evening), nothing used to be there before so it may take some getting used to, but I think it looks nice! 😁
January 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Brand new sign at Eastham Rake ticket office (must have been put up some point yesterday evening), nothing used to be there before so it may take some getting used to, but I think it looks nice! 😁
Today is the day I age once more: 17, that’s a bit scary to think about. 🤣
Lovely little present awaited me this evening, can’t wait to read! 😁
Lovely little present awaited me this evening, can’t wait to read! 😁
January 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Today is the day I age once more: 17, that’s a bit scary to think about. 🤣
Lovely little present awaited me this evening, can’t wait to read! 😁
Lovely little present awaited me this evening, can’t wait to read! 😁
First train of the year! Train itself is nothing special sadly, although this morning has consisted of starting at a ‘Delayed’ message for half an hour as the weather isn’t playing fair on Merseyrail today. 😭
January 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
First train of the year! Train itself is nothing special sadly, although this morning has consisted of starting at a ‘Delayed’ message for half an hour as the weather isn’t playing fair on Merseyrail today. 😭
150254 does the honours for my final train ride of 2024 after a nice day out in the city. Hope everyone has a happy new year. 😁
December 31, 2024 at 4:52 PM
150254 does the honours for my final train ride of 2024 after a nice day out in the city. Hope everyone has a happy new year. 😁
Hello from Llandaf! We’re down in Cardiff for a few days staying with family friends so we naturally had to go down to Danescourt to check out the new 756s in service ! (And still get a little bit of sprinter action, of course)
This station has certainly changed a lot! 😅
This station has certainly changed a lot! 😅
December 30, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Hello from Llandaf! We’re down in Cardiff for a few days staying with family friends so we naturally had to go down to Danescourt to check out the new 756s in service ! (And still get a little bit of sprinter action, of course)
This station has certainly changed a lot! 😅
This station has certainly changed a lot! 😅
Only to add to my evergrowing college lanyard collection. Sometimes my neck disagrees with the added weight. 🤣
(Excuse my blotchy photoshop attempt at redacting logos and stuff, not my best photoshop creation.)
(Excuse my blotchy photoshop attempt at redacting logos and stuff, not my best photoshop creation.)
December 25, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Only to add to my evergrowing college lanyard collection. Sometimes my neck disagrees with the added weight. 🤣
(Excuse my blotchy photoshop attempt at redacting logos and stuff, not my best photoshop creation.)
(Excuse my blotchy photoshop attempt at redacting logos and stuff, not my best photoshop creation.)
As expected, Father Christmas appears to have dropped off railway related presents for me! (and a lot of chocolate)
(I had to take this photo on the floor as there was literally no room anywhere else in the house.) 😭
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and Happy Holidays!
(I had to take this photo on the floor as there was literally no room anywhere else in the house.) 😭
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2024 at 6:24 PM
As expected, Father Christmas appears to have dropped off railway related presents for me! (and a lot of chocolate)
(I had to take this photo on the floor as there was literally no room anywhere else in the house.) 😭
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and Happy Holidays!
(I had to take this photo on the floor as there was literally no room anywhere else in the house.) 😭
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and Happy Holidays!