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Metrocars 4024+4050 hauling the RHTT wagon MA06 through Tynemouth and Howdon on test | 20/08/2026

August 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

Tyne and Wear Metrocars 4024+4050 passing through Tynemouth and Howdon hauling the Rail Head Treatment Train (RHTT) wagon MA06 on a test run (T179). This was to test the readiness of the Metrocars to operate the RHTT this autumn.

youtu.be/2ByFtK00VZs

YouTube video by WearsideTrains

A Short Compilation of Trains at Manors, including Hull Trains Paragon 803201 | 06/06/2026

August 20, 2026 at 11:14 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

DB Cargo UK Class 66 66186 passing Morpeth (MPT) working 4E76 from Mossend Down Yard to Masborough Freight Depot earlier today (17/08/2026). For some reason, it slowed to a stand, and stayed at a stand for about 10 minutes - trespassers maybe?

www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...

August 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

Avanti "East" (West) Coast Class 807 807002 passing Manors (MAS) in Newcastle working the VSTP'd in 5Q90 from Darlington to Oxley T&RSMD via here, there and everywhere.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...

#uktrains #trainspotting #railfan

August 15, 2026 at 12:49 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

Okay, it's been a long time since I've posted a video. Here's a short compilation of trains at Manors, including:

- Hull Trains Paragon 802301 passing through on its way from Craigentinny to Bounds Green
- a LNER 800
- a TPE 802
- the Northumbrian (158844)

Watch now: youtu.be/7C8a9v_ryME

#trains

Trains at Felling, Tyne and Wear Metro (including 555023 on test, and Metrocars/599s) | 21/04/2026

June 6, 2026 at 8:38 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

It's been a while since I've published a video.

Have a compilation of trains at Felling on the Tyne and Wear Metro, including Metrocars (which are gradually on their way out, only 15 units remain) and Class 555 555023 on kilometre accumulation.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeDS...

#trains

YouTube video by WearsideTrains

LNER Intercity 225 91130 "Lord Mayor of Newcastle" + NL13 arriving at Newcastle on 1N09 | 31/03/2026

April 22, 2026 at 4:50 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

And the second IC225 to arrive into #newcastle. This video showcases 91130+NL13 arriving on 1N09 at 17:36, and then departing on 1Y20 at 18:27.

youtu.be/_AJphBqCYFA

YouTube video by JPTrainspotting

FIRST IC225 SINCE 2020: LNER IC225 91114+NL16) arriving at Northallerton working 1N09 to Newcastle

April 1, 2026 at 12:44 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

Decided to pop down to #northallerton to see the "vegex"... the first LNER Intercity 225 north of York (to #newcastle, to be specific) since 2020. I present to you, the arrival of 91114+NL16 into Northallerton.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1vk...

#ic225 #trainspotting #uktrains

It's a historic day for the rail enthusiasts of North East England. For the first time since 2020, an Intercity 225 has ventured north of York, working 1N09 from London King's Cross to Newcastle.…

Tyne and Wear Metro Class 555 555044 departing Howdon on the T188 kilometre accumulation run | 25/03

March 30, 2026 at 10:36 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

Tyne and Wear Metro Class 555 555044 departing Howdon on the T188 kilometre accumulation run yesterday afternoon. Not long until all 555s will be in passenger service.

youtube.com/shorts/H5801...

#tyneandwearmetro #uktrains #trains #trainspotting #trainsuk #tyneandwear

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March 26, 2026 at 11:09 AM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

Tyne and Wear Metro #class555 555043 arriving and departing Ilford Road in Newcastle on the T189 kilometre accumulation run earlier. Won’t be long until all of the Class 555s are in service.

youtube.com/shorts/Lu8sM...

#metro #tyneandwearmetro #uktrains #trainspotting

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GBRf Class 66 66732 passing St Peter’s working 6H70 from Tyne Coal Terminal to Drax AES | 06/02/2026

March 23, 2026 at 7:09 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

I forgot to post this AI -generated (ChatGPT) image from months ago. However, it's still true today: Keir Starmer made promises, and he broke them.

#LabourOut #PromisesMadePromisesBroken

March 14, 2026 at 2:47 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

I can't help but think that when estate agents say "deceptively spacious", they actually mean that the house is tiny. They'd provide information about floor space if it was genuinely big, and wouldn't use wide-angle lenses.

March 14, 2026 at 1:56 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

Labour need to realise that they need to appeal to the progressive left, instead of appealing to the far-right. They've alienated most of their left-wing supporters in their quest of appealing to the right, but the right won't vote for them.

Their GE vote share was higher under Corbyn in 2017.

Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · Feb 27

Labour talked about going after the Greens and immigrants when they lost.
Reform talked about 'anti woke' and 'islamists' when they lost.
The Greens talked about 'everybody' when they won.

But sure, Keir, it's the Greens who are tearing the coutnry apart.

February 27, 2026 at 1:46 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

GBRf Class 66 66732 passing St Peter’s in #sunderland working 6H70 from Tyne Coal Terminal to Drax AES on Friday 6th February.

youtu.be/JdBrGXbtjco

#class66 #trainspotting #tyneandwear #freight

FULL JOURNEY | Tyne and Wear Metro (Green Line) T112: South Hylton - Airport | Metrocars 4079+4068

February 8, 2026 at 11:37 AM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

Something I was hoping to be able to do. Metrocars have returned to the Green Line of the Tyne and Wear Metro following a brief absence due to issues with the mirrors at Millfield.

I present: the full journey from South Hylton to Airport on a rainy Friday afternoon.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=m75B...

Metrocars have returned to the Green Line of the Tyne and Wear Metro! It was originally thought that they weren't going to return due to an issue with the dispatch mirrors at Millfield in Sunderland…

A Compilation of Tyne and Wear Metro Metrocars on the Yellow Line | 02/02/2026

February 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

It's not going to be long until these trains run for the last time, so I thought I'd go out and ride all of the Metrocar services yesterday (T123, T125, T128 and T132).

Here's a little compilation for your viewing pleasure: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzbP...

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Tyne and Wear Metro 555003 arriving and departing St Peter’s on 2I08 from Airport to South Hylton

February 3, 2026 at 1:52 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

🐿️ in North Marine Park, South Shields

February 2, 2026 at 9:49 AM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

Tyne and Wear #metro Class 555 555003 arriving and departing St Peter’s #sunderland working 2I08 from #newcastle Airport to South Hylton earlier today (1st February 2026).

youtube.com/shorts/dzJv5...

#trains #trainspotting

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Trains at Northallerton | 26/01/2026

February 1, 2026 at 12:21 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

28 minutes of trains at #Northallerton, including a variety of passenger services from LNER, TransPennine Express and Grand Central, as well as freight trains from GBRf, DB Schenker and Freightliner.

Watch now: youtu.be/LYLcm9cVyZM

I travelled down to Northallerton on the 26th of January 2026 to do some trainspotting, and ended up filming some of the trains that I saw for you all to watch. This has resulted in a 28 minute long…

FULL JOURNEY | 585 Ferry Replacement: North Shields - South Shields via the Tyne Tunnel | ADL E400

January 31, 2026 at 8:23 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

I did something a bit different. The Shields Ferry has been suspended since Wednesday evening due to the windy conditions in the North East, with a bus replacing it via the A19 Tyne Tunnel.

So… I went on the bus. And recorded it.

youtu.be/uKS6y6AceWA

GBRf 66689 passes St Peter’s #sunderland working 4N61 from Drax AES to Tyne Coal Terminal | 21/01/26

January 25, 2026 at 1:57 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

GBRf #class66 66689 passing through St Peter’s in #sunderland working 4N61 from Drax AES (Drax Power Station) to Tyne Coal Terminal on the 21st of January 2026

youtube.com/watch?v=D85y...

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Tyne and Wear Metro 555018 departing Kingston Park working 2I01 to South Hylton | 17/01/2026

January 21, 2026 at 3:12 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

Tyne and Wear Metro Class 555 555018 departs Kingston Park in Newcastle working 2I01 from Airport to South Hylton on the 17th of January 2026

www.youtube.com/shorts/GVsgZ...

easyJet #flight EZY237/U2237 to #newcastle taking off from #bristol #airport | 17/01/2026

January 20, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Josh Warren

@josh.eco

easyJet #flight EZY237/U2237 to #newcastle taking off from #bristol #airport on the 17th of January 2026

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y3-...