#OTD in 1982, Lt Col H Jones, my grandfather, was killed fighting for The Falkland Islands. 252 British military died for their freedom, 8,000 miles from home. H has always been an inspiration to me, and I'll never forget the sacrifice he and so many others made.

We are extremely sad to learn that Chelsea Pensioner Bill Speakman VC sadly passed away last night. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends at this sad time.

BBC News - First soldier to receive VC from Queen Elizabeth II dies bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-eng…

Richmond supports. Armed Forces Day & a Dedication of a New Memorial for the RAF

We had no intention to try and plane the boat on her first trip out, but K7 had other ideas and leapt up with ease anyway! A tiny squirt more and she'd have been away. Bravo Bluebird! Picture credit Phil Evans/The Bluebird Project #bluebirdonbute

Major Ted Hunt asked our police escort if they would slow down while crossing a bridge so that he could take a photo of the site where he was responsible for the building of a temporary bridge They did better stopping the whole of the convoy in the middle of the bridge!

Since #FlyingScotsman is out to play again today, please be mindful of the following specially-composed ode: "If you go to see the 'Scotsman flying. Please don't spoil the day by dying. Your spotting trip will still be fine, If you keep off the bloody line." I thank you.

As LoFORM 2020 is postponed until August 22/23, here is part of what I had planned to demonstrate today! It’s a Bratchell Models Class 321/3 running on the Replica Railways powered chassis and fitted with a Loksound v4 with LEGOMAN sound. #TwitterModelTrainShow Model Railway Club

Like something out of a comedy!

Here in London, we are all joining in #ClapForOurCarers !!!

66731 has been repainted at Arlington Fleet Services. The GB Railfreight loco is in NHS blue and white in a project part-funded by @PorterbrookRail, which owns the ‘66’.

👏 Thank you to all our incredible key workers! #ClapForOurCarers Ahead of the nation showing their appreciation for our tireless key workers, The Duke joined #Blackadder’s General Melchett @StephenFry for some video call fun on #TheBigNightIn @ComicRelief | BBC Children in Need

Elizabeth Line opening GIVE AWAY! Follow, Like and ReTweet for a chance to win this special edition one off purple Elizabeth line Desktop Departures! Winner will be selected at random on 28/05/2022

Heavy #snow in #Richmond. Essential workers going about their duties and #Arriva bus is running.#BBCBreakfast #bbcnews

Enjoying two weeks Stateside. Udvar-Hazey museum yesterday. Making a visit to the Arlington National Cemetery today.

Lacey being filmed by ITV Model Railway Club

If you like Locomotion and you like the #2HAP then you will love this event in March: facebook.com/events/2014095…

Our Chris has written up his mods to the Class 57 in the latest Rail Express Modeller. On sale WHSmith now.