Train Driver Col
@traindrivercol.bsky.social
Drives trains in Yorkshire occasionally. Otherwise you could find me in a pub!
And just like that, the semaphore has disappeared and the colour light signal has been commissioned.
July 7, 2025 at 8:06 AM
And just like that, the semaphore has disappeared and the colour light signal has been commissioned.
The old signal and what looks like its replacement lying on the floor in Knaresborough.
July 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The old signal and what looks like its replacement lying on the floor in Knaresborough.
@timblazey.bsky.social blimey your on 1p04 again 😂
June 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
@timblazey.bsky.social blimey your on 1p04 again 😂
@timblazey.bsky.social your unit is on 3, all ready for you with headcode in 👍
June 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
@timblazey.bsky.social your unit is on 3, all ready for you with headcode in 👍
@timblazey.bsky.social your unit is all ready and purring away on plat 3!
June 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
@timblazey.bsky.social your unit is all ready and purring away on plat 3!
Blue sky and a blue (silver and purple) train in sunny Scarborough.
April 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Blue sky and a blue (silver and purple) train in sunny Scarborough.
A day off from driving today has led me here. I must admit it does look good in the sun.
January 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A day off from driving today has led me here. I must admit it does look good in the sun.
A Destination not normally seen on a 185, this was taken after terminating 60ish late at Stalybridge and then making the return journey east. It was swapped for an 802 at York.
January 1, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A Destination not normally seen on a 185, this was taken after terminating 60ish late at Stalybridge and then making the return journey east. It was swapped for an 802 at York.
It’s a grey day and the wind is picking up, but here I am at @timblazey.bsky.social favourite signal!
December 17, 2024 at 1:39 PM
It’s a grey day and the wind is picking up, but here I am at @timblazey.bsky.social favourite signal!
The first Monday of the new TT sees me bringing the 0548 from York into the bay at Man Vic, to work the 0745 back as far as Leeds.
December 16, 2024 at 7:25 AM
The first Monday of the new TT sees me bringing the 0548 from York into the bay at Man Vic, to work the 0745 back as far as Leeds.
A bit of standing time here at Manchester Victoria, before I take it onto Leeds to then wait to take the next one to Newcastle and bring the last one back to York. There was me thinking there was less driving in this link 😂
December 11, 2024 at 5:35 PM
A bit of standing time here at Manchester Victoria, before I take it onto Leeds to then wait to take the next one to Newcastle and bring the last one back to York. There was me thinking there was less driving in this link 😂
It’s been a fair few years since I last worked one of these into Lime Street.
December 10, 2024 at 9:11 PM
It’s been a fair few years since I last worked one of these into Lime Street.
As I have 2 weeks off I thought I’d take myself on a little trip out!
November 27, 2024 at 6:22 PM
As I have 2 weeks off I thought I’d take myself on a little trip out!
I’m Spending the night at Doncaster IEP. Roll on departure time!
November 20, 2024 at 2:02 AM
I’m Spending the night at Doncaster IEP. Roll on departure time!
Just when I thought I couldn’t get any more firsts with this job, I get put into Platform 2 at Stalybridge.
November 1, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Just when I thought I couldn’t get any more firsts with this job, I get put into Platform 2 at Stalybridge.
A long break in Newcastle which allows a nice long walk is always a bonus!
October 26, 2024 at 6:13 PM
A long break in Newcastle which allows a nice long walk is always a bonus!
Another wet day, another early start. I’m glad I enjoy my job. All stops to Manchester! 🚊
October 19, 2024 at 5:54 AM
Another wet day, another early start. I’m glad I enjoy my job. All stops to Manchester! 🚊
As I don’t post much, have a train!
October 17, 2024 at 1:36 PM
As I don’t post much, have a train!
It’s not very often I get to bring one of these upto Saltburn. It’s also cold and wet.
October 9, 2024 at 11:41 AM
It’s not very often I get to bring one of these upto Saltburn. It’s also cold and wet.
So how does this all work, asking my 3 current followers 😂
October 1, 2024 at 7:38 PM
So how does this all work, asking my 3 current followers 😂