BarryH71
@barryh71.bsky.social
Essex based Train Driver, Cat Dad and Cyclist. Love going on holiday and spending time with my gorgeous wife 😊 Former National List Match Official and GB Age Group Duathlete. Chelsea FC and Boston Red Sox fan
After a smooth but slightly slippery run up to London, the last leg today is 1A94 to Harwich International with 720508 leading again.
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
After a smooth but slightly slippery run up to London, the last leg today is 1A94 to Harwich International with 720508 leading again.
Break over and 720531 and 508 are waiting for me in Platform 4 at Colchester to work 1Y51 to London
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Break over and 720531 and 508 are waiting for me in Platform 4 at Colchester to work 1Y51 to London
With 720508 now leading 521 we’ll be working 1Y24 to Ipswich. I’ll be relieved at Colchester for my break and a colleague will take the units to Ipswich and back and I’ll pick them back up when they get back 👍
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
With 720508 now leading 521 we’ll be working 1Y24 to Ipswich. I’ll be relieved at Colchester for my break and a colleague will take the units to Ipswich and back and I’ll pick them back up when they get back 👍
I’ve got 720521 and 720508 for today’s shift. First up is 521 leading 3Y24 to Liverpool Street from Orient Way
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I’ve got 720521 and 720508 for today’s shift. First up is 521 leading 3Y24 to Liverpool Street from Orient Way
Slept better last night but still not quite enough sleep for my liking. Woke up a lot less than I have been the last couple of weeks. Hopefully some decent bed times in the next 3 days will set me up for the last week or so before our holiday 😊
November 11, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Slept better last night but still not quite enough sleep for my liking. Woke up a lot less than I have been the last couple of weeks. Hopefully some decent bed times in the next 3 days will set me up for the last week or so before our holiday 😊
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This is Oakley. He has an injury that requires physical therapy and at-home massages. Luckily, his cat sibling River has been training his whole life for this. 14/10 for both
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
This is Oakley. He has an injury that requires physical therapy and at-home massages. Luckily, his cat sibling River has been training his whole life for this. 14/10 for both
Having a day off from exercise today as my body needs a rest and I have a little ache in my right leg. Will still go for a walk with Sara before work though. George should get plenty of lap time too 😊
November 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Having a day off from exercise today as my body needs a rest and I have a little ache in my right leg. Will still go for a walk with Sara before work though. George should get plenty of lap time too 😊
Day 2/2 at work, 12:55 to 22:09. Pass to Orient Way then empty to London and in service to Colchester for a break. Second half is London again, Harwich International and then pass home. Nice job and a decent bedtime too 👍
November 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Day 2/2 at work, 12:55 to 22:09. Pass to Orient Way then empty to London and in service to Colchester for a break. Second half is London again, Harwich International and then pass home. Nice job and a decent bedtime too 👍
Good morning Blue Sky. Hope your Monday went well and you are feeling good today. Hope you have a lovely Tuesday whatever you are up to 😊
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Good morning Blue Sky. Hope your Monday went well and you are feeling good today. Hope you have a lovely Tuesday whatever you are up to 😊
Last bit for today is to work 720533 back to Colchester as 2N95
November 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Last bit for today is to work 720533 back to Colchester as 2N95
A few mins late into London with 1F77 after following a track machine from Colchester to Ilford. Now it’s 720542’s turn to lead 125 on 1N60 to Clacton where they’ll spend the night.
November 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
A few mins late into London with 1F77 after following a track machine from Colchester to Ilford. Now it’s 720542’s turn to lead 125 on 1N60 to Clacton where they’ll spend the night.
Back to work after my break and I’ve now got 720125 and 720542. We’ve just come round to Colchester Town as 2F62 and will next be working 1F77 to London
November 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Back to work after my break and I’ve now got 720125 and 720542. We’ve just come round to Colchester Town as 2F62 and will next be working 1F77 to London
It’s now 720554’s time to lead 549 as we work 2F55 to Colchester where I’ll have my break.
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
It’s now 720554’s time to lead 549 as we work 2F55 to Colchester where I’ll have my break.
Having just coupled 720549 to 554 we will shortly be off to Colchester Town as 1F42
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Having just coupled 720549 to 554 we will shortly be off to Colchester Town as 1F42
Time for me to get ready for work and wake up George 👎 #catsofbluesky
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Time for me to get ready for work and wake up George 👎 #catsofbluesky
I’m now back on the sofa with George as it’s too wet for a stroll with Sara #catsofbluesky
November 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I’m now back on the sofa with George as it’s too wet for a stroll with Sara #catsofbluesky
Did a 37 mile recovery ride on Zwift this morning. Nice and easy to loosen my legs up 🚴♂️
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Did a 37 mile recovery ride on Zwift this morning. Nice and easy to loosen my legs up 🚴♂️
I’ve got a sleepy George on my lap 😻 #catsofbluesky
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
I’ve got a sleepy George on my lap 😻 #catsofbluesky
Plans for today before work are chilling with George, a stroll with Sara and a recovery ride on Zwift.
November 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Plans for today before work are chilling with George, a stroll with Sara and a recovery ride on Zwift.
Back to work for day 1/2. 14:54 to 23:49. Up to London, attach then Colchester Town and Colchester before my break. Second half is Town, London, Clacton then work the last one back to Colchester that stops all stations.
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Back to work for day 1/2. 14:54 to 23:49. Up to London, attach then Colchester Town and Colchester before my break. Second half is Town, London, Clacton then work the last one back to Colchester that stops all stations.
Good morning my lovely followers. Hope you had a great weekend, I certainly enjoyed mine. Let’s all start the week well. Have a great Monday 😊
November 10, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Good morning my lovely followers. Hope you had a great weekend, I certainly enjoyed mine. Let’s all start the week well. Have a great Monday 😊
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A gloriously colourful #SyphonSunday this morning at Uffington as #EuroPhoenixRail 37423 & #Swietelsky 37422 'Pegasus' limp slowly past with Colas Rail 8Z87 Cambridge Receptions 1&2 to Derby RTC after the diagram was caped there on Friday #EPR #Colas 9/11/25
November 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A gloriously colourful #SyphonSunday this morning at Uffington as #EuroPhoenixRail 37423 & #Swietelsky 37422 'Pegasus' limp slowly past with Colas Rail 8Z87 Cambridge Receptions 1&2 to Derby RTC after the diagram was caped there on Friday #EPR #Colas 9/11/25
After a 12 mile run this morning and a 3 mile walk with Sara this afternoon my legs are officially done for the day and will be resting the rest of the day.
November 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
After a 12 mile run this morning and a 3 mile walk with Sara this afternoon my legs are officially done for the day and will be resting the rest of the day.
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Remembrance Sunday is one of my favourite days of the year. To watch even the busiest of places fall silent as strangers come together to remember those who gave their lives for us I find incredibly moving.
Photo 180 is dedicated to all of you that take time to remember ❤️
Photo 180 is dedicated to all of you that take time to remember ❤️
November 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Remembrance Sunday is one of my favourite days of the year. To watch even the busiest of places fall silent as strangers come together to remember those who gave their lives for us I find incredibly moving.
Photo 180 is dedicated to all of you that take time to remember ❤️
Photo 180 is dedicated to all of you that take time to remember ❤️
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