James B
@railwayjamesb.bsky.social
26, railway volunteer, bus and coach driver, like trains, cars and boats among other things and amateur photographer 🇬🇧
Had the best cleaner duty on Sunday with the one and only Pendennis Castle
November 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Had the best cleaner duty on Sunday with the one and only Pendennis Castle
Had a nice break from Chinnor today by visiting the Bluebell Railway
November 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Had a nice break from Chinnor today by visiting the Bluebell Railway
October 31, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today’s efforts in Risborough North @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Today’s efforts in Risborough North @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
Fanal Forest; well worth checking out if you’re in Madeira
October 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Fanal Forest; well worth checking out if you’re in Madeira
Couple of shots from recent turns at Chinnor. Had a few as trainee second man on the bubble, 47715 and 08825 and sat my signalman’s reassessment. Got a cleaner turn coming up this weekend as well as a few turns at our upcoming steam gala! @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Couple of shots from recent turns at Chinnor. Had a few as trainee second man on the bubble, 47715 and 08825 and sat my signalman’s reassessment. Got a cleaner turn coming up this weekend as well as a few turns at our upcoming steam gala! @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
@chinnorrailway.bsky.social Today’s outing on our resident steamer
August 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
@chinnorrailway.bsky.social Today’s outing on our resident steamer
Been a rather good day in the big box! @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
July 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Been a rather good day in the big box! @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
Lovely day out on the steamer! Ended the day with a short shunting exercise to keep me on my toes @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
June 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Lovely day out on the steamer! Ended the day with a short shunting exercise to keep me on my toes @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
Shots from today’s office at Chinnor @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Shots from today’s office at Chinnor @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
Couple of cheeky piccies from the bank holiday weekend performing guard duties @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Couple of cheeky piccies from the bank holiday weekend performing guard duties @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
Went to Didcot today to see some green things
May 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Went to Didcot today to see some green things
New car season! Sorry to see the C30 go, but times change
April 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
New car season! Sorry to see the C30 go, but times change
It has been 9 years since I began to volunteer at Chinnor. I was 17 then, and now at 26 I’m very proud of how far I’ve gone. I’ve gained great confidence from it and even made lifelong friends from it. Wouldn’t change a bit @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It has been 9 years since I began to volunteer at Chinnor. I was 17 then, and now at 26 I’m very proud of how far I’ve gone. I’ve gained great confidence from it and even made lifelong friends from it. Wouldn’t change a bit @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
Cracking gala over this weekend! @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Cracking gala over this weekend! @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
Day one of the diesel gala went well! @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Day one of the diesel gala went well! @chinnorrailway.bsky.social
Some miscellaneous items I thought may be useful are also included below, plus a nice photo I took of 6412 next to Chinnor Box in September 2021 with an Auto Trailer. Any questions feel free to ask! Even with over 5 years qualified experience, I too am learning all the time in this role
February 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Some miscellaneous items I thought may be useful are also included below, plus a nice photo I took of 6412 next to Chinnor Box in September 2021 with an Auto Trailer. Any questions feel free to ask! Even with over 5 years qualified experience, I too am learning all the time in this role
And absolutely important, be sure to send the appropriate bell codes if your box is fitted with telegraphic equipment and be sure to record timings, bells, etc in the train register
February 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
And absolutely important, be sure to send the appropriate bell codes if your box is fitted with telegraphic equipment and be sure to record timings, bells, etc in the train register
When working the box, always be ready to anticipate what needs to happen next. For example train is ready to leave; ensure the road is correctly set and appropriate signals are off, then you can deliver the token to the loco. Place a rag over the lever you are going to use next to remind you
February 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
When working the box, always be ready to anticipate what needs to happen next. For example train is ready to leave; ensure the road is correctly set and appropriate signals are off, then you can deliver the token to the loco. Place a rag over the lever you are going to use next to remind you
Of course, first thing to do is retrieve the Signalbox keys and sign on. Then, as well as testing the various equipment like track circuit diagrams, telegraph bells and phones (SPT and landline) I personally make sure to test some points and signals to ensure they are functioning correctly 2/?
February 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Of course, first thing to do is retrieve the Signalbox keys and sign on. Then, as well as testing the various equipment like track circuit diagrams, telegraph bells and phones (SPT and landline) I personally make sure to test some points and signals to ensure they are functioning correctly 2/?
I’ve been meaning to do a “how to” guide into signalling for a few years now but never managed to finish it. This thread won’t be as comprehensive as I intended the guide to be, but more of a concise overview for anyone looking to go down that path. Using Chinnor and PRNB as references 1/?
February 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I’ve been meaning to do a “how to” guide into signalling for a few years now but never managed to finish it. This thread won’t be as comprehensive as I intended the guide to be, but more of a concise overview for anyone looking to go down that path. Using Chinnor and PRNB as references 1/?
Spot of light reading at work
February 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Spot of light reading at work
Hello Bluesky! My name is James, I’m 26 and I’m a volunteer for @chinnorrailway.bsky.social . Duties include signalling, guarding and occasionally I am allowed on the footplate as an engine cleaner and have a go at firing
February 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Hello Bluesky! My name is James, I’m 26 and I’m a volunteer for @chinnorrailway.bsky.social . Duties include signalling, guarding and occasionally I am allowed on the footplate as an engine cleaner and have a go at firing