English Electric Prototype Shunter D0226 "Vulcan" coming back down @WorthValley#kwvr#haworth yard, after shunting duties today. Looks like its recently had a spruce up, much smarter. #shedlife
War Diary Day 766
Happy Easter everyone but my Ukrainian friends are in trouble. The West is letting them die. We must do much, much more. Or else it is our turn next.
#VPDFO!
Has all semblance of accountability now broken down in Britain - are we becoming a failed state?
This is Junction 2 of the M2 motorway in Kent. It has been in this litter-strewn state for over two years. No one cares. @NationalHways is rapidly becoming the new Post Office scandal...
There's billions of chewing gum blotches polluting Britain's pavements, costing 25p each to clean up. @marsuk - with 95% of the UK market - should be forced to fund these costs, not Councils. We're lobbying for a law requiring @marsuk to produce only biodegradable chewing gum.
A few more @WorthValley#volunteers than is usual in #Haworth#locodept of a Thursday, were in today. Some of whom were sorting out 2x steam tests. Here on ex L+Y 957 now BR 52044, and Ivatt class 2 41241, still looking fab in its #kwvr red livery. #heritage#shedlife
Some good progress being made in @WorthValley#kwvr#Haworth#locodept on Class 20 031. Bulk of major body work welding is done. Paint being applied to bogie no 1, and soon refurbed bits will be bolted back on. Then of course there is still the matter of bogie no 2! ๐ค #shedlife
War Diary Day 723
After the murder of @navalny, let's send a message to the Kremlin: give Russia's $300 billion in western banks to Ukraine.
Do that now.
Little @WorthValley#kwvr "Taffy Tank" simmering contentedly to itself in #Haworth#locodept after it passed its steam test today. Hopefully back in the running fleet again now. Nice one ๐ father and son #volunteer caretakers David and Ed. #shedlife
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Our house beer 'Worth Valley Pale' will be joined by 'Extra Fine Ale' from Craven Brew Co this weekend. A superb hoppy pale ale, brewed with Chinook hops to provide that superb bitterness bite and amazing aroma.
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A sobering read over my breakfast. The Army is in crisis. I admire the loyalty of those who are serving and who will always put a positive spin on the situation. But the view from the outside is of a country sleep walking to war with both hands tied. https://t.co/BUfO3Rj3wc