The Tall Controller @Tall_Controller

On a quest to find the quirks and charms that exist on today's railway! Proudly from 〓〓 South West, United Kingdom Joined November 2017

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

Flying Scotsman had her first run back on the West Somerset Railway where she's holidaying for the next few weeks. It was great to see every train full and so many spectators out to see her. It was a privilege to signal her into Minehead today.

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5 months ago

At the beginning there was Richard Trevithick - Born this day in 1771. Despite his successes, he died penniless in an unmarked grave. But Cornwall proudly remembers him for his achievements, nowhere more so than in Camborne where his statue stands. 〓〓

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5 months ago

On a car trip 30 years ago, my grampa suggested we stopped at Maybole station. It was dark and deserted. No way on this sparse timetable would we see anything. But out of the darkness came a Class 156, sparking great excitement at seeing a train! Small things - great memories.

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5 months ago

Tucked away in the remote south west of Scotland is Barhill. Uniquely, it has a signal box which only houses the signal levers. All other equipment is located separately in the station building. The Signaller enjoys a peaceful existence with not more than sheep for company.

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6 months ago

Dear railway friends, Later this year, I'm going to be doing something crazy and go swimming from Dover to France in a swim relay across the English Channel! I'm swimming in aid of Swim Tayka. Please sponsor me and help me and help me reach France! justgiving.com/page/robs-chan…

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6 months ago

While the signs may say ScotRail, it's crazy to think that the station is still owned by the ferry company Stena Line...13.5 years since it last ran a service to Stranraer! The last ship sailed from here in November 2011. They also still own the surrounding derilict land.

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6 months ago

The signal is green, but there's nobody home. Despite having 'live' semaphore signals, Stranraer signal box hasn't signaled a train in anger for many years. The box is switched out with signals cleared in both directions and responsibility for trains switched to Dunragit box.

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6 months ago

Stranraer...a station in a place that time has left behind. Its been over 13 years since the last ferry departed this Harbour in Nov 2011, yet nothing has changed apart from ongoing decay. Trains continue to ply the route for the remaining customers that still use it.

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6 months ago

Gool Perran Lowen! 〓〓 Happy St Piran's Day!

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6 months ago

Denton ✅️ Finally got the chance to visit here and Reddish South...thanks Argyle 💚 The station has just as many trains each week as it does platforms! After waving off this train, the next train was 6 days, 23 hours and 32 mins away! I'm going to need some entertainment!

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6 months ago

Welcome to Reddish South! Miss the 0910 to Stalybridge? Next ones a whole week later! Only 2 passenger trains serve this line each week. It is however cared for by a station friends group who have installed plenty of artwork. Otherwise, it's more out of sight, out of mind.

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6 months ago

In Manchester to watch the mighty Argyle 💚 tonight. But what to do beforehand on a Saturday morning? There's only one thing I could possibly do! All aboard the once-a-week* Denton flyer! *in either direction

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7 months ago

We all have a Hunger...

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7 months ago

16 stations visited yesterday evening around the Aldershot/Staines area. Pick of the bunch was definitely Bentley, a small, quiet station on the line between Farnham and Alton. Although it has 2 platforms, most use Platform 1, with Platform 2 only being used for passing trains.

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7 months ago

⚠️ Football tweet ⚠️ COME ON ARGYLE!!! ⚠️ End of football tweet ⚠️

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7 months ago

Almost 10 years since the first rolling stock was outshopped in GWR green (sleeper coach 10594), there is just one unit left in FGW blue. 150238 will shortly be departing for Wolverton to be overhauled. It'll bring an end to almost 20 years of First Great Western blue and pink.

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7 months ago

It seems the Cybermen have 'upgraded' ATOS Anne 😬 Where's Dr Who when you need him?! (Sound on 🔊) @bbcdoctorwho @GWRHelp

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8 months ago

I'll take that 😆 Arguably the best team in the world...play a team from Liverpool. See you at Home Park! 💚

Plymouth Argyle FC @Argyle

8 months ago

I'll take that 😆 Arguably the best team in the world...play a team from Liverpool. See you at Home Park! 💚

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The Tall Controller @Tall_Controller

8 months ago

St James' Park is a pain if you're an apostrophe pendant... Those that do include it: ✅️ Platform signs ✅️ Station/train screens ✅️ Timetables Those that do not: ❌️ The BR arrows sign ❌️ Online info page ❌️The football ground it is named after What do you think?