Driver Potter
@driverpotter.bsky.social
Twitter refugee. Slightly involved with @Gordon_3417 - also available on Bluesky! Powered by tea & bad language. Fairly dull & surprised that people apparently listen to me.
Usual disclaimers about work and suchlike.
Usual disclaimers about work and suchlike.
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We were honoured to have some minions from the SETG @gordon3417.bsky.social on board today. Here’s driver Steve reacting to driving a proper train 😉
April 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM
We were honoured to have some minions from the SETG @gordon3417.bsky.social on board today. Here’s driver Steve reacting to driving a proper train 😉
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Meanwhile, Basingstoke ROC had a small delivery this morning….
DTO No.77730, ex 5702, has a new home.
Photo credit goes to Justin Foulger.
DTO No.77730, ex 5702, has a new home.
Photo credit goes to Justin Foulger.
March 28, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Meanwhile, Basingstoke ROC had a small delivery this morning….
DTO No.77730, ex 5702, has a new home.
Photo credit goes to Justin Foulger.
DTO No.77730, ex 5702, has a new home.
Photo credit goes to Justin Foulger.
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The last two have left The Park.
But one remains, and it needs your help.
www.gofundme.com/f/preserving...
But one remains, and it needs your help.
www.gofundme.com/f/preserving...
March 27, 2026 at 11:40 AM
The last two have left The Park.
But one remains, and it needs your help.
www.gofundme.com/f/preserving...
But one remains, and it needs your help.
www.gofundme.com/f/preserving...
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Red Blinds at Eastleigh. Outwards and Returns of the day, almost exactly 12 years apart.
@gordon3417.bsky.social on its way to the #SwanageRailway gala, May 2013 and on its way back, today, May 2025
#RailBlue #SETG #4VEP #EMU #Eastleigh
@gordon3417.bsky.social on its way to the #SwanageRailway gala, May 2013 and on its way back, today, May 2025
#RailBlue #SETG #4VEP #EMU #Eastleigh
May 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Red Blinds at Eastleigh. Outwards and Returns of the day, almost exactly 12 years apart.
@gordon3417.bsky.social on its way to the #SwanageRailway gala, May 2013 and on its way back, today, May 2025
#RailBlue #SETG #4VEP #EMU #Eastleigh
@gordon3417.bsky.social on its way to the #SwanageRailway gala, May 2013 and on its way back, today, May 2025
#RailBlue #SETG #4VEP #EMU #Eastleigh
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Talk about dream come true getting to run your models on the real thing. We took #Project3417 Jnr x3 to Strawberry Hill Depot to see the real @gordon3417.bsky.social & all became kids again playing trains on trains! Huge thx to Steve, Lynn & Darren for accommodating us
#VariousMultipleUnits #bsmrguk
#VariousMultipleUnits #bsmrguk
May 19, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Talk about dream come true getting to run your models on the real thing. We took #Project3417 Jnr x3 to Strawberry Hill Depot to see the real @gordon3417.bsky.social & all became kids again playing trains on trains! Huge thx to Steve, Lynn & Darren for accommodating us
#VariousMultipleUnits #bsmrguk
#VariousMultipleUnits #bsmrguk
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June 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
After yesterday’s deeply sad shift, it was a relief to just do a nice little spin out to Alton and back.
Turn the page; tomorrow is always a new day.
Turn the page; tomorrow is always a new day.
June 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
After yesterday’s deeply sad shift, it was a relief to just do a nice little spin out to Alton and back.
Turn the page; tomorrow is always a new day.
Turn the page; tomorrow is always a new day.
Express man again today: 10 down to Pompey and 8 back up.
Found myself on a pass train to Waterloo, looking around and grinning because I’m lucky enough to be a tiny cog in this great British Railway Machine.
Not a bad thought to carry into the start of a shift.
Found myself on a pass train to Waterloo, looking around and grinning because I’m lucky enough to be a tiny cog in this great British Railway Machine.
Not a bad thought to carry into the start of a shift.
May 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Express man again today: 10 down to Pompey and 8 back up.
Found myself on a pass train to Waterloo, looking around and grinning because I’m lucky enough to be a tiny cog in this great British Railway Machine.
Not a bad thought to carry into the start of a shift.
Found myself on a pass train to Waterloo, looking around and grinning because I’m lucky enough to be a tiny cog in this great British Railway Machine.
Not a bad thought to carry into the start of a shift.
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The fascism playbook hasn't changed—only the speed we're flipping through its chapters.
May 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The fascism playbook hasn't changed—only the speed we're flipping through its chapters.
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50008 with @Gordon_3417 5W50 Strawberry Hill CSD to Swanage potters (!) through Reading West.
@driverpotter.bsky.social
@driverpotter.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
50008 with @Gordon_3417 5W50 Strawberry Hill CSD to Swanage potters (!) through Reading West.
@driverpotter.bsky.social
@driverpotter.bsky.social
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Today is the day….
May 6, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Today is the day….
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Meanwhile Lynn The Trim has seen the results of her labours fitted to the East Anglian Railway Museum’s Class 101 DMU - astonishing work!
April 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Meanwhile Lynn The Trim has seen the results of her labours fitted to the East Anglian Railway Museum’s Class 101 DMU - astonishing work!
Change of plan - I’m now mooching at Waterloo, cunningly disguised as Myself.
(Yes - it’s one of those evenings)
(Yes - it’s one of those evenings)
April 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Change of plan - I’m now mooching at Waterloo, cunningly disguised as Myself.
(Yes - it’s one of those evenings)
(Yes - it’s one of those evenings)
If anyone needs me, I’ll be sitting at Alton.
April 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
If anyone needs me, I’ll be sitting at Alton.
If anyone needs me, I’m currently sat in the Up Bay at Weybridge.
April 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
If anyone needs me, I’m currently sat in the Up Bay at Weybridge.
He invited me to call him Gordon.
I couldn’t do it - he was always “Mr Pettitt.”
I was the third generation of my family to meet him; not a bad boast….
I couldn’t do it - he was always “Mr Pettitt.”
I was the third generation of my family to meet him; not a bad boast….
We’re deeply saddened to announce that Gordon Pettitt passed away on 31st March. He was charming, knowledgeable, supportive; a manager of the old school.
Our thoughts are with his family and his friends - we are honoured to have known him.
#GordonPettitt #RIP
Our thoughts are with his family and his friends - we are honoured to have known him.
#GordonPettitt #RIP
April 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
He invited me to call him Gordon.
I couldn’t do it - he was always “Mr Pettitt.”
I was the third generation of my family to meet him; not a bad boast….
I couldn’t do it - he was always “Mr Pettitt.”
I was the third generation of my family to meet him; not a bad boast….
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We’re deeply saddened to announce that Gordon Pettitt passed away on 31st March. He was charming, knowledgeable, supportive; a manager of the old school.
Our thoughts are with his family and his friends - we are honoured to have known him.
#GordonPettitt #RIP
Our thoughts are with his family and his friends - we are honoured to have known him.
#GordonPettitt #RIP
April 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We’re deeply saddened to announce that Gordon Pettitt passed away on 31st March. He was charming, knowledgeable, supportive; a manager of the old school.
Our thoughts are with his family and his friends - we are honoured to have known him.
#GordonPettitt #RIP
Our thoughts are with his family and his friends - we are honoured to have known him.
#GordonPettitt #RIP
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Another two little jobs quietly boxed up today - Oppo D Door (right hand) seat bay refurbished and fitted. FMAs 0404 and 0446 closed.
#quietlypleased
#quietlypleased
March 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Another two little jobs quietly boxed up today - Oppo D Door (right hand) seat bay refurbished and fitted. FMAs 0404 and 0446 closed.
#quietlypleased
#quietlypleased
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Something for Swanage, we think….
March 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Something for Swanage, we think….
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Buy your buckets and spades; Gordon is off to the seaside!
We’re delighted to announce that 3417 will be joining the Swanage Railway for their Diesel Gala 9th to 11th May 2025.
We’re delighted to announce that 3417 will be joining the Swanage Railway for their Diesel Gala 9th to 11th May 2025.
March 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Buy your buckets and spades; Gordon is off to the seaside!
We’re delighted to announce that 3417 will be joining the Swanage Railway for their Diesel Gala 9th to 11th May 2025.
We’re delighted to announce that 3417 will be joining the Swanage Railway for their Diesel Gala 9th to 11th May 2025.
Just passed a 400-series Driver’s assessment…
Blimey.
Blimey.
March 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Just passed a 400-series Driver’s assessment…
Blimey.
Blimey.
Well, a few hours volunteering followed by a spot of proper railway work.
A rather pleasant way to spend a day.
A rather pleasant way to spend a day.
March 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Well, a few hours volunteering followed by a spot of proper railway work.
A rather pleasant way to spend a day.
A rather pleasant way to spend a day.