SimOnTrains
@simontrains.bsky.social
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From Staffordshire who loves the Railways, riding trains, visiting Railway Stations
From Staffordshire who loves the Railways, riding trains, visiting Railway Stations
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@simontrains.bsky.social
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Channel: youtube.com/@sim0ntrains...
I would like to thank everyone who has helped me to get this far who liked, subscribed, commented and share videos. It is always appreciated.
The final push to 10K... let's do this :)
Channel: youtube.com/@sim0ntrains...
With GWR withdrawing the Castle Class HSTs, I travelled down to Devon & Cornwall to ride them one last time.
A bit of nostalgia, a bit of chaos, and a lot of gratitude for nearly 50 years of service.
Watch the farewell trip: youtu.be/PM3SX7ub-Dc
Share your HST stories below.
A bit of nostalgia, a bit of chaos, and a lot of gratitude for nearly 50 years of service.
Watch the farewell trip: youtu.be/PM3SX7ub-Dc
Share your HST stories below.
December 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
With GWR withdrawing the Castle Class HSTs, I travelled down to Devon & Cornwall to ride them one last time.
A bit of nostalgia, a bit of chaos, and a lot of gratitude for nearly 50 years of service.
Watch the farewell trip: youtu.be/PM3SX7ub-Dc
Share your HST stories below.
A bit of nostalgia, a bit of chaos, and a lot of gratitude for nearly 50 years of service.
Watch the farewell trip: youtu.be/PM3SX7ub-Dc
Share your HST stories below.
While in Devon and Cornwall, I rode the GWR Castle Class sets for the final time and travelled to different locations. It was a wet and miserble day but didn't stop me!
Video will be out at 4:45 on Sunday and you got roughly a week left before they retire from the GWR network on the 13th December!
Video will be out at 4:45 on Sunday and you got roughly a week left before they retire from the GWR network on the 13th December!
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
While in Devon and Cornwall, I rode the GWR Castle Class sets for the final time and travelled to different locations. It was a wet and miserble day but didn't stop me!
Video will be out at 4:45 on Sunday and you got roughly a week left before they retire from the GWR network on the 13th December!
Video will be out at 4:45 on Sunday and you got roughly a week left before they retire from the GWR network on the 13th December!
This video is now useless! LOL
Longton has been the least used Station in Staffordshire for the past 2 years but....
Longport has reclaimed the title!
79,242 Longport
81,226 Longton
98,734 Wilnecote (Staffs)
103,852 Blythe Bridge
135,854 Codsall
youtu.be/EZ9a5UhRELc
Longton has been the least used Station in Staffordshire for the past 2 years but....
Longport has reclaimed the title!
79,242 Longport
81,226 Longton
98,734 Wilnecote (Staffs)
103,852 Blythe Bridge
135,854 Codsall
youtu.be/EZ9a5UhRELc
The NEW Least used Station in Staffordshire! - North Staffs Line
YouTube video by SimOnTrains
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This video is now useless! LOL
Longton has been the least used Station in Staffordshire for the past 2 years but....
Longport has reclaimed the title!
79,242 Longport
81,226 Longton
98,734 Wilnecote (Staffs)
103,852 Blythe Bridge
135,854 Codsall
youtu.be/EZ9a5UhRELc
Longton has been the least used Station in Staffordshire for the past 2 years but....
Longport has reclaimed the title!
79,242 Longport
81,226 Longton
98,734 Wilnecote (Staffs)
103,852 Blythe Bridge
135,854 Codsall
youtu.be/EZ9a5UhRELc
I've been down in Devon and Cornwall for the past few days as I have been riding the GWR HSTs Castle Class sets before they retire. I am starting to edit the video while heading back home.
It has been enjoyable. the video will be going out on Sunday.
It has been enjoyable. the video will be going out on Sunday.
December 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I've been down in Devon and Cornwall for the past few days as I have been riding the GWR HSTs Castle Class sets before they retire. I am starting to edit the video while heading back home.
It has been enjoyable. the video will be going out on Sunday.
It has been enjoyable. the video will be going out on Sunday.
During my weekend in Fishguard (last month now), I did look around Haverfordwest and honestly it a nice part of Wales.
December 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
During my weekend in Fishguard (last month now), I did look around Haverfordwest and honestly it a nice part of Wales.
Tomorrow's video is a challenge of visiting every single Station in the West Midlands Zone 1 to 5 which has the word Green in the Stations name!
Video will be out at 4:45pm on Sunday
Video will be out at 4:45pm on Sunday
November 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Tomorrow's video is a challenge of visiting every single Station in the West Midlands Zone 1 to 5 which has the word Green in the Stations name!
Video will be out at 4:45pm on Sunday
Video will be out at 4:45pm on Sunday
While in my weekend in Wales (Staying in Fishguard). I visited 2 different Western-most Stations.
Milford Haven, the most Westernly Station in Wales and Johnston which has the fame being the most westernly Request Stop in Wales.
Both Stations on the Milford Haven section of the West Wales Line.
Milford Haven, the most Westernly Station in Wales and Johnston which has the fame being the most westernly Request Stop in Wales.
Both Stations on the Milford Haven section of the West Wales Line.
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
While in my weekend in Wales (Staying in Fishguard). I visited 2 different Western-most Stations.
Milford Haven, the most Westernly Station in Wales and Johnston which has the fame being the most westernly Request Stop in Wales.
Both Stations on the Milford Haven section of the West Wales Line.
Milford Haven, the most Westernly Station in Wales and Johnston which has the fame being the most westernly Request Stop in Wales.
Both Stations on the Milford Haven section of the West Wales Line.
Took a massive detour getting back home yesterday from Fishguard to Stafford to capture British Rail Class 89, 89001.
Honestly, it was great seeing so many people out to see this.
I did take plenty of photos from my weekend, will be sharing them throughout the week 👍
Honestly, it was great seeing so many people out to see this.
I did take plenty of photos from my weekend, will be sharing them throughout the week 👍
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Took a massive detour getting back home yesterday from Fishguard to Stafford to capture British Rail Class 89, 89001.
Honestly, it was great seeing so many people out to see this.
I did take plenty of photos from my weekend, will be sharing them throughout the week 👍
Honestly, it was great seeing so many people out to see this.
I did take plenty of photos from my weekend, will be sharing them throughout the week 👍
This weekend has been bloody brilliant with friends! Shame it wasn't longer!
Stayed in Fishguard in Wales.
Stayed in Fishguard in Wales.
November 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This weekend has been bloody brilliant with friends! Shame it wasn't longer!
Stayed in Fishguard in Wales.
Stayed in Fishguard in Wales.
🚨NEW VIDEO🚨
Just released a new video exploring the line from Aberdeen to Montrose, including the historic point where rival companies once met at Kinnaber Junction during the Races to the North.
Watch here: youtu.be/XXfp3P5uHfA
A brilliant mix of railway history + coastal scenery. 🚆🌊
Just released a new video exploring the line from Aberdeen to Montrose, including the historic point where rival companies once met at Kinnaber Junction during the Races to the North.
Watch here: youtu.be/XXfp3P5uHfA
A brilliant mix of railway history + coastal scenery. 🚆🌊
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🚨NEW VIDEO🚨
Just released a new video exploring the line from Aberdeen to Montrose, including the historic point where rival companies once met at Kinnaber Junction during the Races to the North.
Watch here: youtu.be/XXfp3P5uHfA
A brilliant mix of railway history + coastal scenery. 🚆🌊
Just released a new video exploring the line from Aberdeen to Montrose, including the historic point where rival companies once met at Kinnaber Junction during the Races to the North.
Watch here: youtu.be/XXfp3P5uHfA
A brilliant mix of railway history + coastal scenery. 🚆🌊
🚨 NEW VIDEO🚨
The Abbey Line in Hertfordshire was meant to close decades ago.
Instead, it’s still going — and somehow feels like it shouldn’t exist in 2025.
I travelled the line see how this line refused to die and why its special
🎥 youtu.be/Y8ri7Lv5bxA
#Trains #Railways #AbbeyLine #UKrail
The Abbey Line in Hertfordshire was meant to close decades ago.
Instead, it’s still going — and somehow feels like it shouldn’t exist in 2025.
I travelled the line see how this line refused to die and why its special
🎥 youtu.be/Y8ri7Lv5bxA
#Trains #Railways #AbbeyLine #UKrail
November 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨 NEW VIDEO🚨
The Abbey Line in Hertfordshire was meant to close decades ago.
Instead, it’s still going — and somehow feels like it shouldn’t exist in 2025.
I travelled the line see how this line refused to die and why its special
🎥 youtu.be/Y8ri7Lv5bxA
#Trains #Railways #AbbeyLine #UKrail
The Abbey Line in Hertfordshire was meant to close decades ago.
Instead, it’s still going — and somehow feels like it shouldn’t exist in 2025.
I travelled the line see how this line refused to die and why its special
🎥 youtu.be/Y8ri7Lv5bxA
#Trains #Railways #AbbeyLine #UKrail
There a model railway that's is situated at Ulverscroft Grange in Leicestershire as the Trustees want to close this and replace it with Charity Shops. This Moel Railway plays a quiet but important role in mental health, therapy, social wellbeing, and lifelong learning 1/2
c.org/jcGK7Yhm5P
c.org/jcGK7Yhm5P
Sign the Petition
Stop The Closure of David Clarke Model Railway -Ulverscroft
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November 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
There a model railway that's is situated at Ulverscroft Grange in Leicestershire as the Trustees want to close this and replace it with Charity Shops. This Moel Railway plays a quiet but important role in mental health, therapy, social wellbeing, and lifelong learning 1/2
c.org/jcGK7Yhm5P
c.org/jcGK7Yhm5P
Currently working and editing on next Sunday's video.
Any guesses?
Any guesses?
November 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Currently working and editing on next Sunday's video.
Any guesses?
Any guesses?
Back on the Bentham Line as I looking around the Morecambe area including to ride the one per day Heysham Port Train.... but will it run?
Video linked down below
Video linked down below
November 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Back on the Bentham Line as I looking around the Morecambe area including to ride the one per day Heysham Port Train.... but will it run?
Video linked down below
Video linked down below
Sunday, I was at Beaulieu Park Station for the Station opening and was really an epic day!
Sometimes it is not about the trains, the stations, it is about the people which makes moments like this special and really enjoy my time chatting with everyone.
Sometimes it is not about the trains, the stations, it is about the people which makes moments like this special and really enjoy my time chatting with everyone.
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Sunday, I was at Beaulieu Park Station for the Station opening and was really an epic day!
Sometimes it is not about the trains, the stations, it is about the people which makes moments like this special and really enjoy my time chatting with everyone.
Sometimes it is not about the trains, the stations, it is about the people which makes moments like this special and really enjoy my time chatting with everyone.
Tomorrow there will be another video!
travelling back from Beaulieu Park, while having something to eat in High Wycombe (ticket was only valid via High Wycombe) & saw over Facebook that the Class 730/2s were debuting on the Trent Valley Line.
So I went to ride the first Trent Valley Line service!
travelling back from Beaulieu Park, while having something to eat in High Wycombe (ticket was only valid via High Wycombe) & saw over Facebook that the Class 730/2s were debuting on the Trent Valley Line.
So I went to ride the first Trent Valley Line service!
October 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Tomorrow there will be another video!
travelling back from Beaulieu Park, while having something to eat in High Wycombe (ticket was only valid via High Wycombe) & saw over Facebook that the Class 730/2s were debuting on the Trent Valley Line.
So I went to ride the first Trent Valley Line service!
travelling back from Beaulieu Park, while having something to eat in High Wycombe (ticket was only valid via High Wycombe) & saw over Facebook that the Class 730/2s were debuting on the Trent Valley Line.
So I went to ride the first Trent Valley Line service!
Reposted by SimOnTrains
Double decker trains coming to Eurostar as order placed https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/double-decker-trains-coming-to-eurostar-as-order-placed.html #alstom #eurostar
Double decker trains coming to Eurostar as order placed
Alstom and Eurostar have announced a €2 billion deal that will see up to 50 new double-decker trains built for use on the Channel Tunnel.
www.railadvent.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Double decker trains coming to Eurostar as order placed https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/double-decker-trains-coming-to-eurostar-as-order-placed.html #alstom #eurostar
🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨
Watch here: youtu.be/HgmGHpOGT98?...
Travelled on a branch line which was suppose to be a secondary main line but has some gorgeous art Deco buildings
Watch here: youtu.be/HgmGHpOGT98?...
Travelled on a branch line which was suppose to be a secondary main line but has some gorgeous art Deco buildings
October 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨
Watch here: youtu.be/HgmGHpOGT98?...
Travelled on a branch line which was suppose to be a secondary main line but has some gorgeous art Deco buildings
Watch here: youtu.be/HgmGHpOGT98?...
Travelled on a branch line which was suppose to be a secondary main line but has some gorgeous art Deco buildings
Went to Warley at Statfold on the Saturday, A model Railway show just outside Tamworth and managed to film a few layouts on display at the event. There a good 18 layouts that I managed to capture
youtu.be/bY9ZJVSTud0
youtu.be/bY9ZJVSTud0
Warley at Statfold: Model Railway Show 2025
YouTube video by SimOnTrains Model Railway Showcase
youtu.be
October 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Went to Warley at Statfold on the Saturday, A model Railway show just outside Tamworth and managed to film a few layouts on display at the event. There a good 18 layouts that I managed to capture
youtu.be/bY9ZJVSTud0
youtu.be/bY9ZJVSTud0
My friend John rented a car, and we went around some lineside locations to chase some steam trains. But the timings that caused havoc!
youtu.be/-5z6K92MAH8?...
youtu.be/-5z6K92MAH8?...
Not How We Imagined This Chase would go! Chasing Steam By Car.
YouTube video by SimOnTrains
youtu.be
October 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
My friend John rented a car, and we went around some lineside locations to chase some steam trains. But the timings that caused havoc!
youtu.be/-5z6K92MAH8?...
youtu.be/-5z6K92MAH8?...
Stuck in Tamworth as my train got cancelled and the next one running 30 minutes late
Still a lovely sunset and a Domino's pizza for my tea on the platform
Still a lovely sunset and a Domino's pizza for my tea on the platform
October 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Stuck in Tamworth as my train got cancelled and the next one running 30 minutes late
Still a lovely sunset and a Domino's pizza for my tea on the platform
Still a lovely sunset and a Domino's pizza for my tea on the platform
I was on the Chessington Branch Line yesterday, which was the last railway line and had the last stations built by the Southern Railway before the outbreak of World War 2.
If you love Art Deco... this is the line for you.
If you love Art Deco... this is the line for you.
October 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I was on the Chessington Branch Line yesterday, which was the last railway line and had the last stations built by the Southern Railway before the outbreak of World War 2.
If you love Art Deco... this is the line for you.
If you love Art Deco... this is the line for you.
🚨 New Video 🚨
Went to Shildon for the 200th Celebration of the Stockton and Darlington Railway and seeing the replica of Locomotion No.1 on the mainline
youtu.be/p8-tJw2HGKc?...
Went to Shildon for the 200th Celebration of the Stockton and Darlington Railway and seeing the replica of Locomotion No.1 on the mainline
youtu.be/p8-tJw2HGKc?...
Celebrating 200 Years of the World’s First Public Railway!
YouTube video by SimOnTrains
youtu.be
October 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🚨 New Video 🚨
Went to Shildon for the 200th Celebration of the Stockton and Darlington Railway and seeing the replica of Locomotion No.1 on the mainline
youtu.be/p8-tJw2HGKc?...
Went to Shildon for the 200th Celebration of the Stockton and Darlington Railway and seeing the replica of Locomotion No.1 on the mainline
youtu.be/p8-tJw2HGKc?...
Was watching someone on YouTube talking about Familty history which reminded me of mine Family History.
When I was looking during the Summer. Noticed Gilbert Wedgwood is potentially my 10th great-grandfather and that makes Josiah Wedgwood I my 6th to 8th distant cousins, several times removed
When I was looking during the Summer. Noticed Gilbert Wedgwood is potentially my 10th great-grandfather and that makes Josiah Wedgwood I my 6th to 8th distant cousins, several times removed
October 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Was watching someone on YouTube talking about Familty history which reminded me of mine Family History.
When I was looking during the Summer. Noticed Gilbert Wedgwood is potentially my 10th great-grandfather and that makes Josiah Wedgwood I my 6th to 8th distant cousins, several times removed
When I was looking during the Summer. Noticed Gilbert Wedgwood is potentially my 10th great-grandfather and that makes Josiah Wedgwood I my 6th to 8th distant cousins, several times removed
The YouTube channel I created 15 years ago celebrates a massive milestone! Hitting 10,000 Subscribers & this was a journey I started to reach this back in 2022.
I'm honestly speechless and want to say a huge thank you for watching, subscribing, commenting, sharing... Thank you
youtu.be/x65vlU8BI6Q
I'm honestly speechless and want to say a huge thank you for watching, subscribing, commenting, sharing... Thank you
youtu.be/x65vlU8BI6Q
We Hit 10,000 Subscribers and Truly Grateful to You All!
YouTube video by SimOnTrains
youtu.be
September 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The YouTube channel I created 15 years ago celebrates a massive milestone! Hitting 10,000 Subscribers & this was a journey I started to reach this back in 2022.
I'm honestly speechless and want to say a huge thank you for watching, subscribing, commenting, sharing... Thank you
youtu.be/x65vlU8BI6Q
I'm honestly speechless and want to say a huge thank you for watching, subscribing, commenting, sharing... Thank you
youtu.be/x65vlU8BI6Q