28XX

Sweet Like Chocolate - Shanks & Bigfoot

Boys Keep Swinging - David Bowie

If I were a Rich Man - Topol

In a Big Country. - Big Country

Arr. Yowm not rung theer, ower kid.

Yet another reason why the Cheltenham Honeybourne Stratford line should never have been closed.

That's What Friends are For - Voice talent stars of Disneys Jungle Book

A Touch Too Much - AC / DC

Tomorrow 31 July 2016, there is a Vintage 1940s day and classic car show in Blaenau Ffestiniog. The Trawsfynydd Railway Society will have a stand there to explain their plans to visitors.

The Ballad of Big - Genesis

I am shortly to become a Wicked Capitalist

Planet Earth - Duran ditto

I'll Cry For You - Europe

Hey ho morning chums. Not a lot of sleep last night worrying about my Big Decision yesterday. A days painting for a neighbour looms today, so stoking up with tea and toast. Have as good a day as you can manage Stevo.

The aim is to get NR to allow volunteers to clear and repair the permanent way, then to reinstate the connection to the Network, then allow through excursions / specials to Trawsfynydd, and ultimately run their own trains. One bright spark suggested rebuilding through to link up with Corwen!

White Lines - Grand Master Flash & Melle Mell

Colin Dale, who has been described as a "one man band preservation society" has high hopes that he will be granted permission by NR to clear and inspect the line from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Trawsfynydd in the near future. The Facebook group has over 500 members and is growing daily. If he gets clearance, there will be a call to arms to get boots on the ground. At present there is no charity, legal business entity or even a committee to control the project. I must say I like the pioneering spirit of this particular bunch of loonies, but they will need, sadly, to conform to 21st century red tape to stand a hope of getting anywhere. Watch this space.

Morning chums, West Borsetshire sunny, but chillier than of late. A constructive day on Stourhampton and taking my turn with the Sunday Roast kept the Dusky Hound at bay until 5 this am, and even then it was just a distant whimper. Mrs 28xx's car to the dealers, and the IFA this morning. Kindest regards to all. Stevo.

Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra

A cloudy start for a change in West Borsetshire. The Black Dog has been hanging around a bit this week. Does anybody else think that happiness is all about the chase, the struggle and the anticipation of good things in the future, and when, by accident or design, that fight is over, and the euphoria of achievement passes, there is an unwelcome anti climax? Is this what drives the rich and famous to sex, drugs and alcohol?

Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

The Sound of Music - Angela Cartwright

All Out to Get You - the Beat

Like many restored 60s and 70s cars, they look better than when factory-finished.

Song for Guy - Reg Dwight