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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Not done a Q&A in a while, so let’s start a new thread! ngl.link/theflyingvix...

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

It’s been a rather lovely day working 0F42 and 6O42, it must be said! I don’t think I need to say much more than that. 😃 A huge thank you to the lovely Brian Newton for capturing this magnificent shot of me passing through Acton Bridge. I absolutely love it!! 🥰

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A day on the shed yesterday meant I finally got to drive the British Pullman, 67024! I did feel a little bit fancy for a while! 😆 It had actually been a while since I last drove a Class 67, so it was great to get back to grips with them again! Tomorrow I’m back with 4M73 and 4O21!

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

It’s good to be back in action! 😃

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ASLEF @aslefunion.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Our thoughts tonight are with the family and friends of the driver who died in the crash near Bedford today, and with the passengers injured in the accident. We want to thank the emergency services who responded so quickly to help those on board and are still at the scene.

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I enjoy just taking a screenshot of my status. That way, I don’t have to stick to a word limit! 😜

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Never feed it after midnight. Might drop a few bombs!

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Ed Fenn @fennit.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

If you want to see a look of utter bewilderment on your partner's face I suggest lugging a sizeable toy plane half way around the world, then when you reach the perfect romantic spot pull out said plane from your rucksack and suggest pictures with it as the theme of the holiday. Then propose.

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Ed Fenn @fennit.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Losing our second so soon after the first, and to an ectopic, has been such a deep blow. There's so much to say and I don't know how to say it. The only people in my social circles I know who've had losses eventually had successes, yet it feels isolating to be left with just the experience of loss.

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

RL went well last week! The highlight was having the same LNWR driver with me from BNS to Rugby as I did last year when I was first learning this route. He remembered me which was lovely and we had a great little catch up! I’m definitely ready to sign this route off once I’m assigned to do so. (1/3)

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Lee @l-trick.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Hi Amy Elizabeth. Just wanted to let you know that last summer you were largely the inspiration behind me applying for a trainee train driver position. Today I was in Doncaster for my assessment day, which I passed. So thanks 😉

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

And with that, the week is done!! 🙌🏻 (1/3)

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

It’s so satisfying when the numbers line up! 🤩 Brought 66207 into TP from Crewe with 4M73, then took 66206 out to Nuneaton with 4O21! First time I’ve ever driven consecutive numbers one after the other, so I’m very pleasing! 😃

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Had another early one this morning! 😴 Started off with 4H72 from Gresty Lane in Crewe, where I did my very first driver-only runaround. It was a little nerve wracking but I did it! Pretty proud of myself for that! (1/2)

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Brrr 🥶 … It’s been a chilly one today, but I made! It was an early start for me this morning running 4M90 from Crewe to Trafford Park with 66207, then followed by 4O21 from there to Nuneaton with 66179! Frozen outside, thriving in the cab. Would do again… Oh wait, I am again tomorrow! 😉

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

First train of the year complete! ✅ I haven’t driven a Class 6 for a while, so it was nice to slow things down a bit. It gave me the chance to take in the snowy landscape in the sunshine, which was just beautiful. Oh how I’ve missed this! ❤️

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Happy New Year folks! I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and is doing well. It’s been a little while since I last posted properly, but after everything that’s happened recently I needed to take some time away from being online. (1/5)

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

I’ve been away for a little while on annual leave, but things didn’t go how I hoped. Unfortunately, I recently experienced a miscarriage and it’s completely knocked the wind out of me. I’m devastated, so I’ve been keeping to myself to protect my own peace and try to process what’s happened. (1/2)

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Hmm… I wonder who these brass keys for an 08 and 66 belong too??… ‌ ME!!!!! (1/2)

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Day 2 out of 4 on the shed turn at the ETD! Just two more days stand between me and 3 whole weeks off! 😍 I’m definitely ready for some rest and relaxation. For now though, I’m enjoying my time on the ETD and making the most of the yard life! 🥰

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

I got to do something a bit different on Friday while I was on the shed turn! I was given the opportunity to repaint some Class 66 side mirrors from the old EWS maroon to DB red. (1/6))

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

One of those rare occasions where I’ve actually had my hair down at work! 😅 It’s usually tied up because, as you can see, it’s pretty long! I normally like to make sure it’s well out of the way of anything I might be doing! 👩🏻

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Another fantastic run from Crewe down to Rugby on 4L56! The signallers must’ve been in a good mood today because they let me run early through all my usual ‘booked to wait’ stops. Definitely wasn’t complaining! 😜 (1/2)

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Paul Williams @northwestern299a.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Hmm, not my best. Too busy waving! Let me know if you want a copy.

A red freight train approaches the camera, loaded with containers, at Rugeley Trent Valley railway station in Staffordshire.

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

This was an interesting consist! 😄 ‌ It was a day on the shed today with a few moves, including this rather unique combo of a TfW Class 230 unit with a Class 90 thrown into the mix! Definitely keeps things interesting! (1/2)

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

I may not ever get to experience being a mother in the physical world, but to three little souls in spirit, I am… 🩷💙 #BLAW #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #BabyLossAwarenessWeek2025 #WaveOfLight #WaveOfLight2025 #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Had a fantastic day yesterday working 0H72 and 4L32 with none other than the Bond machine herself, 66007! 😎 Despite the not-so-great weather, it was wonderful seeing so many of you enthusiasts out and about. This meant there were plenty of waves and tones given along the way! (1/3)

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Paul Williams @northwestern299a.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Sure, the image is very big (I have a nice camera) so I'll post a download link here in a few minutes. Feel free to use it however you like! Here's a smaller version.

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

There will always be something special about the EWS livery! ❤️ (1/1)

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Didn’t I just say I was manifesting a blue engine in one of my last posts?! It must have been powerful because it wasn’t just any of the usual Maritime ones, it was the PD Ports engine! The very one I’ve been wanting to see for ages! (1/2)

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

It was a lovely end to route learning this week by meeting the lovely @shellienic.bsky.social 🥰

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Amy Elizabeth @flyingvixen.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Quietly manifesting another blue engine with this eyeliner! 💙

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