Early experiment

 

In 1924 an experiment was held in which an amateur radio station was set up on a moving train. I have no idea what the antenna was. Communication was established with several stations on the route.

Coastal train - NOT amateur radio

Last week I went by train to see my brother in Devon. For several miles, the track hugs the coast near Dawlish and Teignmouth and the views are spectacular. 

In the next 100 years this will probably be washed away. The line to Plymouth and Cornwall will probably have to go inland, north of Dartmoor at great expense.  Stations like Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot and Totnes could well suffer.

Going home - NOT amateur radio

We’re on our way home after a few days in Newcastle/Durham. It was a good trip. Everyone in Newcastle was SO friendly. I can imagine it is a great place to be at university.

UPDATE 1822z:  Been home for a few hours.

Norwich - NOT amateur radio

 

Yesterday, I mentioned going to Norwich by train. It is a journey of about an hour. We love Norwich. The photo shows the arrival at the station in Norwich. It is about 1km walk to the splendid Norman cathedral.

Train - NOT amateur radio

As some of you will be aware, we went by train to Ipswich yesterday. The photo shows our train back. On time, smooth and 1 hour.

Santa special - NOT amateur radio

 

In 2012 we went on a special train in Kent. This was steam hauled and all the little ones got presents.

Norwich - NOT amateur radio

As the sun was shining, we decided to go by train to Norwich for the day. It has a fine Norman cathedral and is one of the most delightful cities in the UK. We always enjoy going there. This was the train back home.

Steam Locos - NOT amateur radio

This photo was taken 7 years ago at Minehead in Somerset. They have perhaps one of the very best collections of steam locos in the UK here.