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It’s fair to say that we’ve had some very unseasonal weather here in Oxford of late, springlike, almost early summerlike at times, so with a clear afternoon (whether it was really clear or… https://t.co/YzwzhLaRVQ

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Waiting for a train is hardly a chore for me. If I have my camera and some time to spare before my train arrives, I’m off exploring, or as in the case of Oxford station, a place I know so… https://t.co/anL7tyGQB1

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From this morning's foray into Oxford, I was hoping the sun would burn through the gloom. It didn't, however it lends a nice atmosphere to the shots.

These were taken on my mobile, so… https://t.co/cYENtFc93T

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NEW PHOTOS SOON -

I've been out recently with my camera, new shots will be shared soon but I've made a conscious decision to slow down my selection. To give you what I believe are my… https://t.co/DHyIocmvpw

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On the 15th June this year there will be events held up and down the line between Oxford and Didcot, commemorating the 175th anniversary of the railways reaching 'the city of dreaming spires'

Go to https://t.co/TpSySxiOoc to find out more.

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This June we'll be celebrating the 175th anniversary of the railways reaching the 'city of dreaming spires'

But did you know the city's first station was actually in Grandpont?

This 1879 Henry Taunt map shows where it was located.

#history #175didcotoxford #175thanniversary

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ALONG THE GREAT WESTERN -

I've been out with my camera, out to take railway photos today. The first time in a while after a hectic and busy period at the end of last year.

This photo… https://t.co/1ES2v4Witv

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OXFORD 2015 -

After a hectic end to last year, I've needed a quieter start to this year. In fact I've forced myself to slow down, plan, think ahead more. Some big things are happening… https://t.co/pagUm1OOU4

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MAIDENHEAD IN 2015 -

It's been a quiet time for my when it comes to my railway photography. After a really hectic end to 2018, I've needed a more orderly start to 2019.

I've needed time… https://t.co/lXlCa4Uqfk

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A quiet period for me as a railway photographer. I haven't been next to a railway, on a train for about a month, so no new shots from me.

So, here's one from 2015 and a class 56 passing… https://t.co/Uq4redoqid

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Pensford, Somerset.

I visited here at the weekend on a road trip to Bristol where we stayed in the city for a few nights.

We were told about the Somerset village and when I heard about… https://t.co/0IdcqHkLfe

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WAITING FOR MY TRAIN -

#class66
#dailyrailer
#oxford
#ukrailscene
#blackandwhite
#oxfordrailwaystation @ Oxford, Oxfordshire https://t.co/9wkCq6deFm

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GREAT STATION, GREAT TRAIN -

#dailyrailer
#highspeedtrain
#kingscross
#railwaystation
#eastcoastmainline
#ecml
#kingsx
#lner @ Kings Cross railway station https://t.co/dtK5Gz2zFT

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BUSY TIMES AT MARYLEBONE -

#dailyrailer
#marylebone
#chilternrailways
#endoftheline
#londonrailways
#red
#yellow
#silver
#mainline
#mainlinestation @ Marylebone station https://t.co/dQTA2UobZv

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@MrTimDunn @LNER Kings Cross, St. Pancras and Paddington are all stunning aren't they?

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THE BLUNT END -

#dailyrailer
#kingsx
#kingscrossrailwaystation
#ukrailscene
#railscopeuk
#lner
#class91
#bluntend @ London King's Cross Station https://t.co/QfwH3tx5c8

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ALMOST THE SAME SPOT, ALMOST -

#dailyrailer
#thenandnow
#class165
#165010
#165015
#chilternrailways
#oxfordrailwayphoto @ Oxford, Oxfordshire https://t.co/cNN8lXKr8Y

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PLATFORM 3 THAT USED TO BE PLATFORM 1 -

#dailyrailer #chilternrailways #165010 #pasttimes #pastphotography #oxfordrailwayphoto @ Oxford, Oxfordshire https://t.co/yBcTdL7JY3

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VICTORIA LINE -

The second leg of my journey home, taking the Victoria line across London to get the coach back to Oxford.

A simple journey so far.

#dailyrailer #simplejourney… https://t.co/BlEGvUbf0z

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HOMEWARD BOUND -

A short visit to friends in Stirling and now on my way home via a direct train to London and then a coach back to Oxford.

I love being on the move, it relaxes me and… https://t.co/tfMPMXxV5z