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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

GBR branding has arrived in the West Midlands! 👀 730033 is the first WMT unit to receive a “Great British Railways: Coming Soon” sticker ahead of nationalisation 🇬🇧 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class730 #aventra #greatbritishrailways #nationalised

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Today's Photo From the Stour 📸 197120 emblazoned in its 'Made In Wales' Vinyls head back to Shrewsbury ECS after arriving with a service from Chester 🐲 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class197 #TransportForWales

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Storm Goretti has taken hold 🥶🌨️ Everything at a stand on the Stour so advice for anyone who can. DO NOT TRAVEL ❌ Nice for some train pictures in the snow though 🌨️😅 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #snow #stormgoretti #blizzard

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Today's Photo From the Stour 📸 97303 and 97304 sit at Wolverhampton awaiting the road on a run to Derby RTC to collect a test train for the Cambrian 🙌 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotograhy #class37 #class97 #networkrail

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

TFW clearly weren’t done with ancient traction at Wolverhampton 😱 150259 works the delayed 2012 to Birmingham International 📸 #DOTS #trainphotograhy #railwayphotography #class150 #transportforwales

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

More sheds in the snow? Go on then 🌨️ 66059 shunts off the Steel Terminal into P4, heading to Bescot to rescue a failed train. Quite a rare move 👀 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #trainphotography #shed #class66 #snow

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Today's Photo from the Stour 📸 It's a Shed in the Snow with 66755 passing through on the regular 6M42 move 🌨️ #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #trainphotography #shed #class66 #snow

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Afternoon from the SVR diesel day 👍 An unusual tractor and kettle combo with 37418 leading a tank engine providing Steam Heat on the 1305 departure to Bridgnorth 📸 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class37 #tractor #hellfire

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

2 Days without trains.....best rectify that! It's back up North with the missus starting with a Pendolino to Crewe🙌 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #pendolino #avantiwestcoast

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas BlueSky 🎉 Hope you're all having a lovely time celebrating the day with Family & Friends this Festive Day 🙌 #DOTS #MerryChristmas #voyager #snow

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Well that's DOTS done for 2025 ✅ Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and New Year 🎊🎊🎊 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class350 #desiro #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

The end is here 🫡 D1015 'Western Champion' brings the last Pathfinder Tour 'The Pathfinder Finale' through Todmorden. 📸 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #westernchampion #pathfinderfinale

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Today's Photo from the Stour 📸 Nice pair of Mega Traction with 196001 & 196002 sitting at Wolverhampton with a service bound for Birmingham 🙌 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class196 #CAF #westmidlandsrailway

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Today's Photo from the Stour 📸 The Mega Traction has made it to the December TT change! 350254 forms the 1223 Liverpool Service 🙌 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class350 #megatraction

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Today's Photo from the Stour 📸 The old guard returns. After a few months of 730/2s dominating the Liverpool runs the old guard has replaced them on all runs to the Scouse Capital 🙌 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class350 #desiro #londonnorthwesternrailway

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Today's Photo from the Stour 📸 Get them whilst you can 👀 With the December TT change 730/2s will cease operations on Birmingham - Liverpool runs so grab them whilst you still can. ✅ #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class730 #aventra #newtrains

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

I've arrived at Preston. 😁 222005 makes for an interesting sight on my arrival here. Doing its driver training runs for Lumos Euston to Stirling route 📸 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #meridan #lumo #stirling #preston

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Good Morning from Hebden Bridge 😅 Since my usual routing has decided to go kaput due to track issues a different way back to Wolves today is required. Least I've ticked off special liveried 195107 ✅ #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class195 #CAF #northern

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Aurora is finally done ✨ Impressions: seats are alright, info screens are great, legroom could be better — but definitely an improvement over the 222s, especially if ran as 10-car sets. 👍 Good to see @omtherails.bsky.social As well 🔥 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #aurora #class810

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I'm at Leicester to officially jump on the Aurora Bandwagon ✨ 810010 takes me forward to Sheffield. So let's see how the newest generation of Hiatchi measures up 📏 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #class810 #aurora #hitachi #eastmidlandsrailway

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Good Morning from Derby 👋 Back on the Midland Mainline to be a Veg and trend follower. So let's go find out why I'm being a sheep🤪 #DOTS #Trainphotography #railwayphotography #class222 #meridan #eastmidlandsrailway

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Today's Photo From the Stour 📸 The Flying Banana has graced us with its monthly visit. 43014 & 43062 are the motive power on this month's run 🙌😀 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #HST #flyingbanana #networkrail #colasrail

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Give me 5 Games to get to know you: - Metal Gear Solid 3 - Halo 3 - Mass Effect 2 - Ratchet & Clank 2 - Ridge Racer PSP

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Part three of the Alps Run! 🇨🇭 Leaving Disentis behind, we rolled east toward Chur. Towering peaks, snowy valleys, and those winding alpine tracks made this stretch unforgettable. 🌨️ #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #Chur #Alps #Snow

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Leg two of the Alps Run! 🇨🇭 After exploring Andermatt, we headed up to Disentis. Snow-covered hills and a stop at Oberalppass made for an incredible winter scene. 🌨️ #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #disentis #alps #snow

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

An excellent ride up to Andermatt 🌨️ Some phenomenal views and the opportunity to stretch our legs at Oberwald made for some amazing sights of the Snowy Alps 😍 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #Andermatt #Oberwald

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Day Three of Switzerland begins 🇨🇭 We're off to do the most Scenic Alps run. A run to Brig got us started now up to Andermatt 🌨️ #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #brig #SBB #BLS

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Left snowy Grindelwald for very rainy Interlaken ☔ Returning from Lake Brienz I noticed Locos and units casually left in Sidings with no fencing....never happen in the UK 😂 Time to get back to Bern! 🇨🇭 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #SBB #snow

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The Snow is coming down in Eigergletscher this afternoon 🌨️ Trying a different way back with a run to Grindlewald via Kleine Scheidiegg. Absolutely stunning views and having the window open just makes it even better 🙌 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

After an excellent run up on the Cable Car to Eigergletscher it's time for the final train to the Top of Europe 🇨🇭 Mad to think I've now visited the highest station in Europe. Jungfraujoch ✅🏔️ #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #jungfraujoch

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Switzerland Day Two Begins 🇨🇭 We start off in the Bustling Bern during the morning peak ready for an expedition to the Alps. First stop Interlaken 🏔️ #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #SBB #BLS #interlaken

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Arrived at the hotel and scored a free local travel pass—so of course, tram time ⚡ Explored Bern’s markets and landmarks before one last run back to Wankdorf to wrap up day one ✅ #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #Switzerland #StadlerFlirt #Tram #Vectron

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Bern has been breached 🇨🇭 After a hop from Basel we've arrived in the Swiss capital of Bern. Now time for a Stalder Flirt to Wankdorf 👀 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #stadlerflirt #SBB #bern

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Such a Bustling Station 😵 You could honestly spend a day watching the version train movements at Basel SBB. Seeing loco run around coaches brings back memories of a better time 🤣 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #eurocity #SBB #stadlerkiss

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Good Morning from Basel SBB 🇨🇭 I've come abroad to the land of the Swiss to give their perfect railways a go! Plenty of International action here with ICE, TGV & DB all kicking about 💪 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #switzerland #TGV #ICE #DB #Basel

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

After some superb 455 action it's time to head to Gatwick ✈️ Plenty of Electrostars met us at Clapham Junction. Where we flew along the BML then took the shuttle to North Terminal ready for tomorrows escapades 👀 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #electrostar #gatwick

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Let's go round one last time 🥲 455870 & 873 take me on one last bash behind these DC beasts! Even got some NSE appreciation with the logo attached to 870 💪🔥 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class455 #hellfire #southwesternrailway

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Standard I'm off to Rochdale Journey 🤣 So Instead of the Usual CAF snap have 802216 at Victoria with a service for Newcastle 📸 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class802 #hitachi #transpennineexpress

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Today's Photo from the Stour 📸 Hellfire traction through Wolverhampton this morning with 37240 & 47779 powering through to Blackpool for the Illuminations Railtour 🎄 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class37 #tractor #class47 #vintagetrains

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Today's Photo from the Stour 📸 Despite Storm Claudia battering the West Midlands 37800 chugs through with another Mark 5 set bound for Eastleigh for vinyling into Chiltern Blue 🔵 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class37 #tractor #railoperationsgroup

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Today's Photo from the Stour 📸 Terminators by streetlight.💡 A Pendolino & an Evero end their journies from London in Platforms 1 & 3 respectively 🙌 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class807 #evero #pendolino #class390

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Today's Photo From the Stour 📸 It's a downpour tonight as 350114 & 350260 arrive into Platform 3 with a service from Liverpool ☔☔☔ #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class350 #desiro #rain #downpour

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Today's Photo From the Stour 📸 A new shed appears on 6M42 with 66720 'Wascosa' doing the honours for the next few weeks 🙌 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class66 #shed #GBrailfreight

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Today's Photo From The Stour 📸 Poppylino 390151 arrives into Wolverhampton with a service towards Birmingham New St. Excellent tribute for remembrance day ❤️ #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class390 #pendolino #poppylino

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Question Blue Sky! What train class do you actively dislike❓ For me it's 150s. Cramped, Horrid seating layouts, Ugly design and well past their sell by date. But for some reason they're adored by some enthusiasts 🤢 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class150

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Today's Photo From The Stour 📸 Untold Hellfire with 37884 rumbling through with Mark 5 rake TP11 bound for Eastleigh for Vinyling from Chiltern Grey to Chiltern Blue 🔵 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class37 #tractor #railoperationsgroup #mark5

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Trams dragging Trams 😂 43484 & 43468 drag Class 398 TFW Tram train through Northfield at an extremely slow speed due to X-City Disruption 📸 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class43 #HST #railadventure #class398 #tramtrain #shed #DRS

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Good Morning from Wolves 😁 Some Grid Action gets me started today with 56090 headed back to Base from Coleham. 💪 #DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class56 #hellfire #grid

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Down On The Stour (DOTS) @downonthestour.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

The Final Photo From The Stour 📸 Last one of the day blessed us with MEGA TRACTION in the form of 153379 & 153384 passing through from Bristol Temple Meads back to Derby RTC 🙌 #DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class153 #dogbox #networkrail

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