Kite
@kiteexplores.bsky.social
Enjoys to explore the various parts of GB, either by train, by bus or by foot. Train Guard by day (and by night if on a late shift lol)
The North Sea at Whitley Bay this morning. A bit on the rough side
February 12, 2026 at 10:16 AM
The North Sea at Whitley Bay this morning. A bit on the rough side
159107 at Gillingham station this morning to form 1Z13, the 09;17 Gillingham to Exeter service. For the first time this week I've escaped London services 😆
February 8, 2026 at 1:47 PM
159107 at Gillingham station this morning to form 1Z13, the 09;17 Gillingham to Exeter service. For the first time this week I've escaped London services 😆
159107 at Gillingham station this morning to form 1Z13, the 09;17 Gillingham to Exeter service. For the first time this week I've escaped London services 😆
February 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
159107 at Gillingham station this morning to form 1Z13, the 09;17 Gillingham to Exeter service. For the first time this week I've escaped London services 😆
This week so far at work has been quite wet, only Wednesday has it not rained. 2 more early shifts to go before some time off. ☔ At least driving into Salisbury at 4am there is little else on the roads. Anyhow have a Network Rail 153 stabled at Salisbury
February 7, 2026 at 1:17 PM
This week so far at work has been quite wet, only Wednesday has it not rained. 2 more early shifts to go before some time off. ☔ At least driving into Salisbury at 4am there is little else on the roads. Anyhow have a Network Rail 153 stabled at Salisbury
Yesterday I had a little stroll from Ladywell station towards Beckenham Road tram stop following the Waterlink Way path. Quite nice to get out after a couple lazy rest days. I hope this week will be better than the last.
February 3, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Yesterday I had a little stroll from Ladywell station towards Beckenham Road tram stop following the Waterlink Way path. Quite nice to get out after a couple lazy rest days. I hope this week will be better than the last.
I've just uploaded a new blog post of my trip to Scotland & Yorkshire last weekend: kitespotterings.blogspot.com/2026/01/21st...
January 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM
I've just uploaded a new blog post of my trip to Scotland & Yorkshire last weekend: kitespotterings.blogspot.com/2026/01/21st...
Today was a little break to Edinburgh, where I made use of the dry weather to nearly reach Newcraighall (😉) with 170429 to Brunstane to walk the Innocent Railway path, featuring some nice views of Salisbury Crags and a tunnel.
January 21, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Today was a little break to Edinburgh, where I made use of the dry weather to nearly reach Newcraighall (😉) with 170429 to Brunstane to walk the Innocent Railway path, featuring some nice views of Salisbury Crags and a tunnel.
It's a little bit damp in Glasgow this evening ☔
803003 rests at Glasgow Queen Street after arriving from London Kings Cross.
803003 rests at Glasgow Queen Street after arriving from London Kings Cross.
January 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM
It's a little bit damp in Glasgow this evening ☔
803003 rests at Glasgow Queen Street after arriving from London Kings Cross.
803003 rests at Glasgow Queen Street after arriving from London Kings Cross.
158884 at Gillingham to form the 16;18 service to Waterloo, before the rain arrived.
January 19, 2026 at 5:54 PM
158884 at Gillingham to form the 16;18 service to Waterloo, before the rain arrived.
I've just uploaded a new blog post from trips in the first half of January kitespotterings.blogspot.com/2026/01/trip...
January 17, 2026 at 11:46 AM
I've just uploaded a new blog post from trips in the first half of January kitespotterings.blogspot.com/2026/01/trip...
Quite wet outside today, headed to Basingstoke for some bits & bobs, and a couple of trains when I was awaiting for the 159 back home.66518 at Basingstoke Station
January 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Quite wet outside today, headed to Basingstoke for some bits & bobs, and a couple of trains when I was awaiting for the 159 back home.66518 at Basingstoke Station
A bit chilly this morning with 222019 at Lincoln on a St Pancras service & 170513 at Matlock where I had a little stroll towards Rowsley.
January 14, 2026 at 2:12 PM
A bit chilly this morning with 222019 at Lincoln on a St Pancras service & 170513 at Matlock where I had a little stroll towards Rowsley.
Nottingham to Lincoln via Sleaford & Peterborough. Randomness of an EMR service on the Sleaford avoider coming up.
First experience with a refurbished 170, it's a decent job.
First experience with a refurbished 170, it's a decent job.
January 13, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Nottingham to Lincoln via Sleaford & Peterborough. Randomness of an EMR service on the Sleaford avoider coming up.
First experience with a refurbished 170, it's a decent job.
First experience with a refurbished 170, it's a decent job.
Good evening Miles, time for a little spin on something purple to waste time before needing to return to Lincoln for my overnight stay
January 13, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Good evening Miles, time for a little spin on something purple to waste time before needing to return to Lincoln for my overnight stay
I've been busy catching up with my blog the last few days as my writer's block has finally cleared.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:48 PM
I've been busy catching up with my blog the last few days as my writer's block has finally cleared.
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Yesterday I had a little trip to Carlisle, solely for the novelty of doing a 805 via the scenic S&C route, made even more scenic in places with the snow. Finished the evening with a trip to Bromsgrove on 196010. This morning, I had a stroll along the Tame in Perry Barr before the Chiltern 68.
January 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Yesterday I had a little trip to Carlisle, solely for the novelty of doing a 805 via the scenic S&C route, made even more scenic in places with the snow. Finished the evening with a trip to Bromsgrove on 196010. This morning, I had a stroll along the Tame in Perry Barr before the Chiltern 68.
DVT 82305 leads the 13;45 Birmingham Moor Street to Marylebone service with 68013 on the rear giving a good push. A change of scenery from the usual WCML.
January 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM
DVT 82305 leads the 13;45 Birmingham Moor Street to Marylebone service with 68013 on the rear giving a good push. A change of scenery from the usual WCML.
Good to be back in Waterloo for the first time this year with 159016 & 159107 to work the 23;39 train back to Salisbury.
Who needs 455s for classic BR era engineering lol
Who needs 455s for classic BR era engineering lol
January 3, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Good to be back in Waterloo for the first time this year with 159016 & 159107 to work the 23;39 train back to Salisbury.
Who needs 455s for classic BR era engineering lol
Who needs 455s for classic BR era engineering lol
158886 waits time at Romsey before forming the 23;11 service to Salisbury via Southampton. Happy New Year everybody, what will 2026 hold for the Salisbury based sprinters I wonder.
January 1, 2026 at 12:24 AM
158886 waits time at Romsey before forming the 23;11 service to Salisbury via Southampton. Happy New Year everybody, what will 2026 hold for the Salisbury based sprinters I wonder.
Platform 7 for the 19;20 to Exeter St Davids. Last train beyond Honiton for 2025. 159104 & 158890 doing the honours for my last visit to London this year. 🎇 Very busy heading into London due to a cancellation of the previous London train from Salisbury
December 31, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Platform 7 for the 19;20 to Exeter St Davids. Last train beyond Honiton for 2025. 159104 & 158890 doing the honours for my last visit to London this year. 🎇 Very busy heading into London due to a cancellation of the previous London train from Salisbury
On my last day trip of 2025 (before returning to 6 late shifts to take me into 2026), I just pottered around the suburban network looking out of the window, ticking off the Shepperton branch for 450 coverage as a bonus.
December 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
On my last day trip of 2025 (before returning to 6 late shifts to take me into 2026), I just pottered around the suburban network looking out of the window, ticking off the Shepperton branch for 450 coverage as a bonus.
I've not had a good day with a couple of paths within South Wales being closed unexpected & and without warning. Grr
Porth to Maerdy closed at Tylorstown
Caerphilly to Senghenydd closed at Abertridwr.
Porth to Maerdy closed at Tylorstown
Caerphilly to Senghenydd closed at Abertridwr.
December 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I've not had a good day with a couple of paths within South Wales being closed unexpected & and without warning. Grr
Porth to Maerdy closed at Tylorstown
Caerphilly to Senghenydd closed at Abertridwr.
Porth to Maerdy closed at Tylorstown
Caerphilly to Senghenydd closed at Abertridwr.
Monday was a day in London, featuring a stroll from Twickenham to Feltham via a path alongside the River Crane (Via Mereway Nature Park & Crane Park) before heading underground with a spin on the DLR
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Monday was a day in London, featuring a stroll from Twickenham to Feltham via a path alongside the River Crane (Via Mereway Nature Park & Crane Park) before heading underground with a spin on the DLR
Tuesday was a gentle stroll along the Tarka Trail from Great Torrington to Bideford, some nice views of the river Torridge. Afterwards had a stroll towards Exter St Thomas to see the river Exe running high
December 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Tuesday was a gentle stroll along the Tarka Trail from Great Torrington to Bideford, some nice views of the river Torridge. Afterwards had a stroll towards Exter St Thomas to see the river Exe running high
Today was a bit of a lazy day, where I ended up having a stroll along the Capital Ring between South Kenton & Hendon (via Fryent Country Park & Welsh Harp Open Space). Back to work tomorrow for a run of 6 early shifts
December 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Today was a bit of a lazy day, where I ended up having a stroll along the Capital Ring between South Kenton & Hendon (via Fryent Country Park & Welsh Harp Open Space). Back to work tomorrow for a run of 6 early shifts