Stephen Bainbridge

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

Just watched #Paddington #railcrash documentary on Blaze . Again a question - why wasn't there a trap point linked to signal 109 to protect the main line from incursion in case of a #SPAD? @AntCoulls @stuartttrains @jamesnesbit

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is a reminder of ‘malversation’ (16th century): corrupt behaviour in public office.

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

@AntCoulls @TalyllynRailway Was it left behind the plant pot on the doorstep?

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

@adipullenLNER What sound did the turbomotive make? Since no cylinders I assume no 'chuff chuff' but a steady stream of exhaust.

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

@adipullenLNER Because of their length known as 'skittle alleys'. 'City of Ripon' later rebuilt with a Gresley boiler. Original nameplate of 2400 on display at Locomotion.

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

@adipullenLNER Perhaps @TPExpressTrains might like to look at this and wonder why passengers complain of serious overcrowding and lack of facilities on their trains.

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

@AntCoulls @steam_museum @DrOliBetts Very different to when I visited and saw the last 9Fs under construction, including 92212 which I drove on the Great Central - full circle!

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

@AntCoulls @GregMorseDPhil @RSSB_rail @TalyllynRailway I have had two copies down the years. Superb analytical accounts in a very readable format.

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

Thank you for reposting my work. I look forward to returning on your reopening.

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

My #painting of 'Princess Arthur of Connaught', which will be displayed as part of my #exhibition at Crown Street Gallery, #Darlington until the beginning of November. I will be painting there most Fridays and welcome fellow enthusiasts to come and chat. #railways #art #Stanier

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

Thank you David for reposting my work.

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

A wonderful day out and dining experience on the @nymr #Yorkshire week #dining train. A huge thank you to all concerned. #steam #heritage #Pullman

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

@adipullenLNER @hornby The second set were fitted after the softer exhaust of the different valve gear caused visibility problems for the driver. Both single and double are correct for different LNER periods. Both 2001 and 2002 were later modified to the 'Bugatti' front end.

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

@AntCoulls @RailwayMuseum I attended a weeklong course at Crewe on the first week when electrics ran from Euston to Crewe. We visited Stoke shed, Marshmoor Yards, the box at Nuneaton along with talks ( including one by George Dow) travelling behind the new motive power. Perhaps a painting of the original?

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

Having been away I am currently catching up with #Countdown . Interested to see the word 'gricer' as an option given, defined as a railway enthusiast. Where did this term come from? @susie_dent

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

#Hesteyri #Iceland painting completed after visit on tour on @pandocruises 25 years after spending time there on #DickPhillips walking tours. Met the son of the fisherman who originally took us across the Fjord. Amazing experience. #Acrylic #landscape #art

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

'Golden Plover Winter Flight' painting complete, started on sea days on @pandocruises #Arvia #cruise #K307 to #WesternMed in April. #Gresley #A4 #pacific 60031 passing #OakleighPark in early 1960's #railart #steam #memories #nostalgia

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

@AntCoulls @NCMME My father and grandfather came from Bagworth and worked in the mines there and I believe at Ellistown.

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

@adipullenLNER By chance saw her running light engine at Leicester (Central) on her way back to home soil.

[Stephen Bainbridge @steve60017]

@SeasonDeeper Yes, and our school used to sell Wagon Wheels, twice the size they are now!