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Greg Morse

@gregmorsedphil.bsky.social
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Rail history, rail safety, rock etc. Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators. Author of 'The Clapham Train Accident: Causes, Context and the Corporate Memory Challenge'.

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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 1h
Morning Andy and all.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The revised paperback edition of THE CLAPHAM TRAIN ACCIDENT is now available to pre-order. The text has been updated to cover all four RAIB-investigated incidents with causal chains similar to Clapham's: Cardiff East, Waterloo, Dalwhinnie and South Wingfield. www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Clapham-...
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The Clapham Train Accident
Clapham was a pivotal point in British railway history. Much technology had been invented and applied to accident prevention by 1988; much more was to…
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Morning Andy, you too.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I'm very very pleased to hear that he was.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Good shout. Morning Andy (and I speak as a hooman bean).
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Morning. Here is D7039 on a Parcels train, near Ham Mill Halt. It is 26 September 1964 and Herman is at no.1. 📷©️ David Christie. Click the link to see his Flickr pages; you'll be into something good. www.flickr.com/photos/david...
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Hymek D7039 on a Parcels train, near Ham Mill Halt 1964.
Hymek D7039 (Canton) heads a Parcels train through the valley near Ham Mill Halt.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Morning Andy. You too I’m off to that Manchester today.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Thank you Christian. The updated paperback version is due out at the end of the month.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Morning Andy - you too.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Right with you both alas. Take care Andy.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Just had the editor comments back Andy. That’s me weekend sorted!
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“One of the reasons his book is so effective is that Greg […] doesn't just explain what happened. He reconstructs the world in which it happened.”
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Very thoughtful review of my book, THE CLAPHAM TRAIN ACCIDENT, from a rail industry colleague on LinkedIn this evening. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social lnkd.in/p/eg9hma9p
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Morning Andy, you too.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Rail Safety Review 117 includes an excellent article from Michael Woods on learning from Cullen 2. www.rssb.co.uk/-/media/Proj...
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Morning Andy. You too.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
On 5 October 1999, two trains collided at Ladbroke Grove near Paddington. 31 people were killed and more than 400 were injured. You can find out more - including current industry initiatives - on the RSSB website: www.rssb.co.uk/safety-and-h...
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Corporate memory
We explain what corporate memory is, why it’s important especially at a time of industry change, and key supporting materials.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Likewise David. Oh for a time machine.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Agreed George - beautiful machines.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I tell some of the story in here: www.amazon.co.uk/British-Rail...
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British Railways in the 1970s and ’80s: 753 (Shire Library)
Buy British Railways in the 1970s and ’80s: 753 (Shire Library) by Morse, Greg (ISBN: 9780747812517) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Morning Andy. Yes me too - saw it on socials - hadn't realised otherwise I'd have nipped up to the bridge here for a photo.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Morning Andy, you too.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Morning. 50 years ago today, BR launched its 125-mph timetable. Here is 253012 at Swindon with a Paddington service soon after that date. Great 📷©️Phil Wakely. Click the link to see his Flickr pages. www.flickr.com/photos/pwake...
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IC125 HST activity at Swindon in October 1976
Recently delivered into public service, but already showing signs of use, IC125 HST unit 253012 waits at Swindon with a down Paddington to Bristol service in October 1976
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Morning all. Here is 45035 on a Down express at Dawlish Warren, as a local heads the other way after a station stop. It is 15 April 1977 and ABBA are atop. 📷©️Chris Nuthall. Click the link to see his Flickr pages. www.flickr.com/photos/55063...
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45035 1V86 Dawlish Warren 150477 CJNE289 20EE LR
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Morning Andy - you too.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Morning Andy, safe journey.
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Train Songs Central @trainsongscentral.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
'Beside those spires so spick and span Against an unencumbered sky The old Great Western Railway ran When someone different was I' - 'Distant View of a Provincial Town' by John Betjeman on this, National Poetry Day - 📷 Shrewsbury, England, taken by David Christie
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Good stuff. Morning Andy.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Morning. Some music by me for a change. gregmorse.bandcamp.com/track/minor-...
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Minor Pages, by Greg Morse
track by Greg Morse
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Morning. Going back to the Blue Pullman theme, here is one in its final guise, at Newport on 2 January 1973. We'll ignore what was at no.1, safe in the knowledge that The Sweet were about to block buster.📷©️Bingley Hall. Click the link to see his Flickr selections. www.flickr.com/photos/markc...
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The Blue Pullman
Before HSTs there was 'The Blue Pullman'. This is the 'South Wales Pullman', taken at Newport, Wales, on 2 January 1973, while I was on a day trip to Cardiid from London during the school holidays. Th...
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Morning Andy - you too.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"I’m on a train [...] heading in the wrong direction. It’s [...] taking me to work [...] and now I’m trying to write to you." The writing was years ago, but you might like this old blog. The 📷 is from the STEAM Archive and appeared in the book. #holiday #trains www.amberley-books.com/blog/2019/04...
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"I’m on a train [...] heading in the wrong direction. It’s [...] taking me to work [...] and now I’m trying to write to you." The writing was years ago, but you might like this old blog. The 📷 is from the STEAM Archive and appeared in the book. #holiday #trains www.amberley-books.com/blog/2019/04...
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Morning and have a good time Andy.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Morning. A bit more Euston for you. This time it's 10 December 1977, with 85039 and 86229 in evidence. Wings are at no.1. They carry me back. 📷©️Trevor Plackett. Click the link to see his Flickr pages. www.flickr.com/photos/trevo...
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85039-86229 at euston
london euston 10/12/77
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Morning. A bit more Euston for you. This time it's 10 December 1977, with 85039 and 86229 in evidence. Wings are at no.1. They carry me back. 📷©️Trevor Plackett. Click the link to see his Flickr pages. www.flickr.com/photos/trevo...
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85039-86229 at euston
london euston 10/12/77
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Morning Andy - you too.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I bet! Great memories - thanks for sharing Jon.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Morning all. I'm off to MK next week, which will take me through Euston. Here is the 'New Euston' on 29 April 1972, with a fine array of AC electrics in view, Class 86 E3196 nearest the camera. 📷©️ Tom Burnham. Click the link to see his Flickr pages. www.flickr.com/photos/21602...
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Electric locomotives at Euston station in 1972
In the utilitarian surroundings of Euston station, gloomy even at noon, a row of electric locomotives await their next turn of duty, E3196 nearest the camera
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Safe travels Andy.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Morning Andy - good luck.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Yep
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Yes indeed George.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Morning Andy.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Morning. Found this while I was searching for something else. Worth a glance for the photos at least. This one is by the excellent David Christie #sixties #railway www.amberley-books.com/blog/2017/06...
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Thank you for acknowledging. Yes, it was my first, but am aware of the growing problem. As if authors don't have enough to contend with...
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Morning Andy - you too.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Just a note to the wise...today I received an email from Anne Owen of Faber & Faber. It was very complimentary about me and one of my books, offering the possibility of a fit with F&F's publishing programme...but all sent from a gmail address. @societyofauthors.bsky.social and friends be warned.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Morning Andy - you too.
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Greg Morse @gregmorsedphil.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Morning. A snapsnot of Weston-Super-Mare today, with a Class 101 on a Down working from Bristol and 45073 arriving with the 10:28 Taunton-Brimingham New Street. It's 31 December 1979 and the Floyd are atop. 📷©️ Kevin Redwood. Click the link to see his Flickr pages. www.flickr.com/photos/river...
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Weston-super-Mare arrival
W51462 is the rear vehicle of set B812 on a down working from Bristol as 45073 runs in with the 10.28 Taunton - Brimingham New Street, 31/12/79
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