Chris Ogilvie
@ogilvie.org.uk
One time rail- & Yorkshireman. Economic migrant 🇮🇹. Italian heritage rail traveller 🚂
🚢 Discovering cargo ships are the ultimate travel experience.
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisOgilvie
🚢 Discovering cargo ships are the ultimate travel experience.
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisOgilvie
Yes, looks like a failure in a weld set of a catastrophic sequence of events…
January 19, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Yes, looks like a failure in a weld set of a catastrophic sequence of events…
From El Pais website/Twitter
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January 19, 2026 at 12:23 PM
From El Pais website/Twitter
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A very telling image of a police examining a broken rail at what seems some distance from the train collision.
January 19, 2026 at 11:28 AM
A very telling image of a police examining a broken rail at what seems some distance from the train collision.
Iryo’s professional train manager from another angle
January 19, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Iryo’s professional train manager from another angle
🇪🇸 Horrendous news of a train collision in Spain this morning.
But it’s good to know that train staff are highly trained to deal professionally with situations like this.
Here’s an (AI) translation of the Iryo train manager.
But it’s good to know that train staff are highly trained to deal professionally with situations like this.
Here’s an (AI) translation of the Iryo train manager.
January 19, 2026 at 10:42 AM
🇪🇸 Horrendous news of a train collision in Spain this morning.
But it’s good to know that train staff are highly trained to deal professionally with situations like this.
Here’s an (AI) translation of the Iryo train manager.
But it’s good to know that train staff are highly trained to deal professionally with situations like this.
Here’s an (AI) translation of the Iryo train manager.
News update on the tragedy in Spain tonight.
January 18, 2026 at 8:46 PM
News update on the tragedy in Spain tonight.
Shocking murder of train manager at Bologna tonight.
The 34 year-old was walking to his car when he was stabbed and killed.
Murderer still on the run.
The 34 year-old was walking to his car when he was stabbed and killed.
Murderer still on the run.
January 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Shocking murder of train manager at Bologna tonight.
The 34 year-old was walking to his car when he was stabbed and killed.
Murderer still on the run.
The 34 year-old was walking to his car when he was stabbed and killed.
Murderer still on the run.
This is not true.
EU ‘Roam like at home’ only applies to calls and texts.
Data is capped and varies by provider, but is certainly not unlimited.
EU ‘Roam like at home’ only applies to calls and texts.
Data is capped and varies by provider, but is certainly not unlimited.
January 1, 2026 at 8:24 PM
This is not true.
EU ‘Roam like at home’ only applies to calls and texts.
Data is capped and varies by provider, but is certainly not unlimited.
EU ‘Roam like at home’ only applies to calls and texts.
Data is capped and varies by provider, but is certainly not unlimited.
Yes thanks. A pleasure to drive on Naples quite roads this morning.
My bad Italian, I've somehow ordered 2 coffees in the Autogrill. But that will do nicely. ☕️☕️
My bad Italian, I've somehow ordered 2 coffees in the Autogrill. But that will do nicely. ☕️☕️
January 1, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Yes thanks. A pleasure to drive on Naples quite roads this morning.
My bad Italian, I've somehow ordered 2 coffees in the Autogrill. But that will do nicely. ☕️☕️
My bad Italian, I've somehow ordered 2 coffees in the Autogrill. But that will do nicely. ☕️☕️
As Naples celebrated the new year with a huge midnight fireworks show, a passing Wizzair plane decided to give passengers a view. It took a quick a spin above the city!
January 1, 2026 at 8:12 AM
As Naples celebrated the new year with a huge midnight fireworks show, a passing Wizzair plane decided to give passengers a view. It took a quick a spin above the city!
🎆🎇 Capodanno Happy new year from Naples.
Every corner of the city has exploded with fireworks.
Buon anno for 2026!
Every corner of the city has exploded with fireworks.
Buon anno for 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 12:03 AM
🎆🎇 Capodanno Happy new year from Naples.
Every corner of the city has exploded with fireworks.
Buon anno for 2026!
Every corner of the city has exploded with fireworks.
Buon anno for 2026!
Got an Airbnb on the 7th floor.
Seemed a good find until I discovered Italy's latest obstacle to cause maximum inconvenience for next to no return...
- 10c to use the lift!! Who's got 10c coins??
Seemed a good find until I discovered Italy's latest obstacle to cause maximum inconvenience for next to no return...
- 10c to use the lift!! Who's got 10c coins??
December 31, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Got an Airbnb on the 7th floor.
Seemed a good find until I discovered Italy's latest obstacle to cause maximum inconvenience for next to no return...
- 10c to use the lift!! Who's got 10c coins??
Seemed a good find until I discovered Italy's latest obstacle to cause maximum inconvenience for next to no return...
- 10c to use the lift!! Who's got 10c coins??
🎇 🎆 19:00 in Naples, Capodanno, new year celebrations have started already.
I brought the drones to record the midnight fireworks. "The city explodes at midnight" I'm told.
I've a good spot in the centre by Piazza Nazionale.
Tune in again in 4.5hrs...!
I brought the drones to record the midnight fireworks. "The city explodes at midnight" I'm told.
I've a good spot in the centre by Piazza Nazionale.
Tune in again in 4.5hrs...!
December 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🎇 🎆 19:00 in Naples, Capodanno, new year celebrations have started already.
I brought the drones to record the midnight fireworks. "The city explodes at midnight" I'm told.
I've a good spot in the centre by Piazza Nazionale.
Tune in again in 4.5hrs...!
I brought the drones to record the midnight fireworks. "The city explodes at midnight" I'm told.
I've a good spot in the centre by Piazza Nazionale.
Tune in again in 4.5hrs...!
For your next visit we have more art stations in Napoli, Monte sant'angelo on the new line 7...
December 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
For your next visit we have more art stations in Napoli, Monte sant'angelo on the new line 7...
⛽️ The weekend before Christmas, everyone is filling up at the pumps.
🍷 But in Italy the pumps are €1/litre, and it's Vino Rosso or Coda di Volpe not diesel or benzina!
Just stopped by Solopaca Cantina to fill-up for the week. Cheers! 🍷🍷
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/WgEoPNTWBBjw...
🍷 But in Italy the pumps are €1/litre, and it's Vino Rosso or Coda di Volpe not diesel or benzina!
Just stopped by Solopaca Cantina to fill-up for the week. Cheers! 🍷🍷
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/WgEoPNTWBBjw...
December 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
⛽️ The weekend before Christmas, everyone is filling up at the pumps.
🍷 But in Italy the pumps are €1/litre, and it's Vino Rosso or Coda di Volpe not diesel or benzina!
Just stopped by Solopaca Cantina to fill-up for the week. Cheers! 🍷🍷
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/WgEoPNTWBBjw...
🍷 But in Italy the pumps are €1/litre, and it's Vino Rosso or Coda di Volpe not diesel or benzina!
Just stopped by Solopaca Cantina to fill-up for the week. Cheers! 🍷🍷
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/WgEoPNTWBBjw...
Bizzarre sight of Benevento Appia in 2021.
Train service withdrawn overnight after derailment.
Track ripped up leaving old vehicles in depots & platforms!
Now closed 5 years with new trains, but no sign of a service.
Train service withdrawn overnight after derailment.
Track ripped up leaving old vehicles in depots & platforms!
Now closed 5 years with new trains, but no sign of a service.
December 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Bizzarre sight of Benevento Appia in 2021.
Train service withdrawn overnight after derailment.
Track ripped up leaving old vehicles in depots & platforms!
Now closed 5 years with new trains, but no sign of a service.
Train service withdrawn overnight after derailment.
Track ripped up leaving old vehicles in depots & platforms!
Now closed 5 years with new trains, but no sign of a service.
🇮🇹 Naples EAV, city-owned train operator struggles with Circumvesuviana, 30% fleet availablity & new Stadler trains stuck in Spain...
... it's line to Benevento has 20+ new trains stood a year. Line closed 5 years for refurb, track still not fit, trains graffitied.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/4rcNKDEoSG51...
... it's line to Benevento has 20+ new trains stood a year. Line closed 5 years for refurb, track still not fit, trains graffitied.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/4rcNKDEoSG51...
December 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🇮🇹 Naples EAV, city-owned train operator struggles with Circumvesuviana, 30% fleet availablity & new Stadler trains stuck in Spain...
... it's line to Benevento has 20+ new trains stood a year. Line closed 5 years for refurb, track still not fit, trains graffitied.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/4rcNKDEoSG51...
... it's line to Benevento has 20+ new trains stood a year. Line closed 5 years for refurb, track still not fit, trains graffitied.
📍 maps.app.goo.gl/4rcNKDEoSG51...
At a presentation this week Trenitalia revealed a new livery for Frecciarossa 1000 international services - dark grey with red highlights.
Perhaps a new name for the train too?? On the Paris trains??
2 AI photos how it may look...
Perhaps a new name for the train too?? On the Paris trains??
2 AI photos how it may look...
December 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
At a presentation this week Trenitalia revealed a new livery for Frecciarossa 1000 international services - dark grey with red highlights.
Perhaps a new name for the train too?? On the Paris trains??
2 AI photos how it may look...
Perhaps a new name for the train too?? On the Paris trains??
2 AI photos how it may look...
And finally...
Picture of what the site will look like after the last tower is demolished and replaced with conventional low rise apartments.
Picture of what the site will look like after the last tower is demolished and replaced with conventional low rise apartments.
December 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
And finally...
Picture of what the site will look like after the last tower is demolished and replaced with conventional low rise apartments.
Picture of what the site will look like after the last tower is demolished and replaced with conventional low rise apartments.
FPV - First person view. You use a headset to fly the drone & can manouver it moving your head, like you're flying with the drone.
Rather than a regular handset & joystick.
Rather than a regular handset & joystick.
December 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
FPV - First person view. You use a headset to fly the drone & can manouver it moving your head, like you're flying with the drone.
Rather than a regular handset & joystick.
Rather than a regular handset & joystick.
An FPV fly through of the tower block that will remain.
The close living was to reflect that of central Naples, but didn't work in a tower block.
The close living was to reflect that of central Naples, but didn't work in a tower block.
December 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
An FPV fly through of the tower block that will remain.
The close living was to reflect that of central Naples, but didn't work in a tower block.
The close living was to reflect that of central Naples, but didn't work in a tower block.
A drone fly around of the last 2 blocks of the Vele di Scampia.
Must have looked modern and progressive on a 1960 drawing board...
Must have looked modern and progressive on a 1960 drawing board...
December 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A drone fly around of the last 2 blocks of the Vele di Scampia.
Must have looked modern and progressive on a 1960 drawing board...
Must have looked modern and progressive on a 1960 drawing board...
🇮🇹 Naples' "Vele di Scampia/Sails of Scampia". A 1960s housing scheme of 7 tower blocks.
But became notorious for crime, drugs, mafia & film Gomorrah.
🚁 Took drone to record the final block being demolished.
One tower retained & refurbished for a service centre. 1,250 low rise homes on cleared site.
But became notorious for crime, drugs, mafia & film Gomorrah.
🚁 Took drone to record the final block being demolished.
One tower retained & refurbished for a service centre. 1,250 low rise homes on cleared site.
December 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🇮🇹 Naples' "Vele di Scampia/Sails of Scampia". A 1960s housing scheme of 7 tower blocks.
But became notorious for crime, drugs, mafia & film Gomorrah.
🚁 Took drone to record the final block being demolished.
One tower retained & refurbished for a service centre. 1,250 low rise homes on cleared site.
But became notorious for crime, drugs, mafia & film Gomorrah.
🚁 Took drone to record the final block being demolished.
One tower retained & refurbished for a service centre. 1,250 low rise homes on cleared site.
Renovations by #FondazioneFS of a vintage DMU/ALn 772 have revealed scars of its early life in Italy.
Bullet holes have been revealed in the side of the 1936 built vehicle.
Bringing vehicles back to life means recognising & preserving history for generations of today and tomorrow.
Bullet holes have been revealed in the side of the 1936 built vehicle.
Bringing vehicles back to life means recognising & preserving history for generations of today and tomorrow.
December 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Renovations by #FondazioneFS of a vintage DMU/ALn 772 have revealed scars of its early life in Italy.
Bullet holes have been revealed in the side of the 1936 built vehicle.
Bringing vehicles back to life means recognising & preserving history for generations of today and tomorrow.
Bullet holes have been revealed in the side of the 1936 built vehicle.
Bringing vehicles back to life means recognising & preserving history for generations of today and tomorrow.