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It’s been a long time coming.. but today began our Midland Pullman weekend to Inverness. So far so good. Fabulous day, journey, train, service! #TrainDriver #BusmansHoliday #HST #MidlandPullman

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Yes, I’d changed ends and not set up the cab yet. This pic was captured by enthusiasts. As was the video.

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Good Morning! Happy Monday! I’m only doing a 3 day week this week and today begins with a spare shift! #DayInTheLife #TrainDriver #WomenInTheRail

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

That and the sounds of the traction motors. I enjoyed driving them… even when they threw their converters out like dummies out of a pram!

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Couldn’t resist but to ‘Reggie’ my nails again! Can’t believe it’s been 2 years since the #Class323 finished with West Mids. #TrainDriver #LikeTrainLikeNails #ReggieTheRetro

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Friday 27th September 2024: the Last #Class323 in Passenger Service for West Mids. I had the pleasure of driving 22.53 B’ham to Bromsgrove & back & then putting her to bed for the last time on #SohoDepot Do still miss these trains. @hunsletthebear.bsky.social #TrainDriver #Memories

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Oh my… that’s some statistics. Well I wish you the best of luck.

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

How’s it going? The job search?

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Afternoon Robert, Thank you! So far so good. Hope your day is going well too.

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Bit of a dull & drizzly weather day here at #SohoDepot - I’m the depot fairy today… the beck & call driver for anything the Shunter wants. I have a trainee driver with me so we’ve had a good walk around & I’ve filled his brain with depot info! #DayInTheLife #TrainDriver

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Rugeley ✅ and 2 x Redditch to go! A nice heavy rain shower on the chase line made the railheads like an ice rink. Cheers then! #DayInTheLife #TrainDriver #Railway #WomenInRail

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Let’s Go Saturday! And it’s a long one! Keeps me out of trouble I guess! 🤣 Happy Saturday everyone! #DayInTheLife #TrainDriver #WomenInRail

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Sunday was an afternoon standby shift. Given work solely on the South Cross City with a Bromsgrove & 2x Redditch. I got finished a bit earlier which was nice and the last train I worked was also my train home. Bonus! #DayInTheLife #TrainDriver #FemaleTrainDriver #WomenInRail #LoveMyJob

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Saturdays Spare shift began slowly but then after an emergency incident at noon I got utilised & also stopped over for an extra drive. #DayInTheLife #TrainDriver #FemaleTrainDriver #WomenInRail #LoveMyJob

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

That’ll be the one! Although I do have a tendency to get rid of my bizarre o clocks!

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Tuesday was ‘Groundhog Day’ for me with a repeat of Mondays shift. An uneventful shift (as we like it) and pleasant driving. I’m split week, so I’ve the next 2 days off. #DayInTheLife #TrainDriver #FemaleTrainDriver #WomenInRail #LoveMyJob

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Tube Mapper- Luke Agbaimoni @tubemapper.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

It was lovely meeting up with Emily the Mastermind of Moquettes for a future favourite station feature.

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Congrats Jen! That’s an amazing effort’ hope you’re proud of yourself 👏🏻👏🏻

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Join me for Monday’s shift: Beginning with ping-ponging between B’ham Intl & Rugeley & back to Intl again, this was followed by a short break, a drive to Walsall & then a round trip Walsall/Wolves. It’s nigh impossible to leave the bay at Wolves on time! #DayInTheLife #TrainDriver #WomenInRail

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Train Driver Shift: Sunday edition A relatively nice & short shift with the added bonus of my last train worked being my train ride home too! An uneventful day & pleasant driving! #DayInTheLife #TrainDriver #WomenInRail #LoveMyJob

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This is exactly what I got. Same email that hacked mine. I went through help centre too but they said I still had access through 2FA but I haven’t!

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

How did you get your account back? X haven’t replied to me at all.

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I’m sort of back using @sleepythebear - an account I set up for Hunslets cousin bear. You’ll see it’s me given the profile pic!

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Lots of people got this… so frustrating. Good job you didn’t respond. X have been absolutely useless and not helped me at all to get back into my account. So much for paying to be verified.

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

A sunny start to the day with an empty stock run to Wolverhampton from Soho depot. I’m in control of 730023 until 9.15 as I now shuffle back & forth between Wolves & Walsall! Time to get the show on the rails! #DayInTheLife #TrainDriver #FemaleTrainDriver

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

What a pain for everyone. Wish Twitter would actually respond to the help request. Nothing.

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

BE AWARE: If you follow me on Twitter (X) on @shellienic my account has been hacked & compromised. I have no access to it. Ignore any messages or posts sent from it. They are not me. Currently had no help from Twitter support to regain access yet.

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Today, I am the depot cat! 🐈‍⬛ I’m at #SohoDepot for our day turn here. At the beck n call of the Shunter for anything that needs to be done: shunt moves, shed moves, couples/uncouples & train preps. It’s rather warm! #DayInTheLife #TrainDriver

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Observing the token being relinquished from the train having just come off the single line ready for the signaller to pass it on to the next train to allow it to proceed on to the single line. Who knows where I am? #BusmansHoliday #RailwayProcedures #Fascinated #OffDutyTrainDriver

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Today is a sad day for me. I’m on my way to a funeral of a much loved railway colleague. What makes it harder, is that his story shouldn’t be over, we shouldn’t be attending his funeral today. Until we meet again Tim, Goodbye, Goodnight, God Bless. 💔😢 #RailwayFamily #Goodbye

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Ooh yes I’m partial to limes too!

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Love eating lemons… not so much the vinegar!

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Matt Beany @mattsawyer.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

It’s been a long time since I last travelled on the beds. Back in the days when a 37 used to haul it to Fort Bill!

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The one thing I like about this job is my dwell time at Birmingham International coincides with the @calsleeper.bsky.social Highlander arrival. Of course this just makes me want to board it and wake up in the Scottish Highlands. #CaledonianSleeper #Class92 #SleeperTrain

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

It is rather nice isn’t it? I’m enjoying #AnytimeIPA today.

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

15 April ‘26. A rest day for me. A poignant day for the memory of RMS Titanic. 114 years ago she slipped beneath the dark waters of the North Atlantic. I’m fascinated with Titanic’s story. I popped to my local Titanic Brewery pub, raised a pint in her memory. #Titanic #TrainDriver #DayOff

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Whereas I get fuss requests & treat enquiries!

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Shel @shellienic.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Cat cuddles are the best…

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