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A slightly threatening class 158 watches you from a distance
British Rail Southern Region travel poster for Battle Abbey (1978). Artwork by Reginald Montague Lander.
Battle Abbey was built on the site of the Battle of Hastings.
do you think they’re opps or not
The Brutalist Soul of Burnley Central
In the heart of Lancashire, Burnley Central stands as a stark reminder of the 1960s "Beeching era" transformation. Described by some architectural historians as "bleak," there is an undeniable atmosphere here—the sharp lines of the flat roof, the utilitarian blue brick, and the single track that now leads toward Colne.
It’s a station that feels suspended in time, caught between its busy industrial past and its quiet, modern-day role on a "dead-end" branch line. For those who love the "Steel, Stone, and Steam" of Northern infrastructure, it’s a masterclass in atmospheric minimalism.
Check out my latest photo essay: Colin Green Photography: Steel, Stone, and Steam: The Brutalist Soul of Burnley Central Railway Station
Short wander around the Great Central Railway (Nottingham) to see Ex-LNER Gresley A3 N°. 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ and new build Peppercorn A1 N°. 60163 ‘Tornado’. Also saw LNER Thompson B1 N°. 1264 currently under overhaul and Class 37 N° 37009.
people in the 80s were weak i would kill to be eating a soggy/stale plain sandwich on a nationally owned rail service
Saturday Movie Night: The Classics (1996)
Ancient or modern, large or small, some locomotives seem to stand out from the crowd. These are the classics, which define an era and capture the imagination. We are fortunate in that many of them have been preserved for us to enjoy - and you can see some of them in this week's programme.
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It's in the middle of nowhere there's nothing there the only reason you go is to get a train somewhere else
There's not even any shelter it's just concrete in a field
I go and I feel like I'm gonna see a fuckin ufo