221 103 + 221 105 Preston 5R18
Not off to a good start on the final week of Voyager operation by Avanti as the 06.00 to London Euston, 1R18, is cancelled.
The End. Final drive of a Voyager 8-12-24
Journeys end at Birmingham New Street.
221 106 + 221 109 after arrival of 9G26 ,14.15 from London Euston.
The End. Final drive of a Voyager 8-12-24
Journeys end at Birmingham New Street.
221 106 + 221 109 after arrival of 9G26 ,14.15 from London Euston.
Final drive of a Voyager
Final drive of a Voyager with Avanti as they come off lease on 14th December.
221 106 + 22 109 on 9G26 the 14.15 London Euston to Birmingham New St. 8/12/24.
So the end of an era, and on this day also an anniversary as I enter my 45th year on the railway.
Final drive of a Voyager
Final drive of a Voyager with Avanti as they come off lease on 14th December.
221 106 + 22 109 on 9G26 the 14.15 London Euston to Birmingham New St. 8/12/24.
So the end of an era, and on this day also an anniversary as I enter my 45th year on the railway.
Final drive of a Voyager
Final drive of a Voyager with Avanti as they come off lease on 14th December.
221 106 + 22 109 on 9G26 the 14.15 London Euston to Birmingham New St. 8/12/24.
So the end of an era, and on this day also an anniversary as I enter my 45th year on the railway.
Final drive of a Voyager
Final drive of a Voyager with Avanti as they come off lease on 14th December.
221 106 + 22 109 on 9G26 the 14.15 London Euston to Birmingham New St. 8/12/24.
So the end of an era, and on this day also an anniversary as I enter my 45th year on the railway.
Last ever Sunday Voyagers at Preston 8-12-24
On the final Sunday of Voyager operation by Avanti, 221 106 + 221 109 arrive at Preston to form the 10.17 service to London Euston whilst 390 040 waits to depart with the 10.00 to London which i was working.
I would drive the Voyagers out of London later in the day on my final ever drive of a Class 220/221 having driven them from new.
Last ever Sunday Voyagers at Preston 8-12-24
On the final Sunday of Voyager operation by Avanti, 221 106 + 221 109 arrive at Preston to form the 10.17 service to London Euston whilst 390 040 waits to depart with the 10.00 to London which i was working.
I would drive the Voyagers out of London later in the day on my final ever drive of a Class 220/221 having driven them from new.
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Egyptian Voyager - 10 days|
Following the trail of the Nile, the bustle of modern-day Cairo gives way to the mystical ruins of the Temple of Isis, epic Abu Simbel, and the catacombs and ancient acropolis of Alexandria, on a voyage into Egypt's culture and history. Including a cruise along the legendary River Nile on board the most luxurious of ships; the MS Norma, MS Sapphire, MS La Boheme (or similar cruise ship).
Trip type:
Cruise Rail and Combos
Trip code:
EGVO
Trip Itinerary
1. DEPART HOME
Overnight flight to Cairo.
2. ARRIVE CAIRO (2 NIGHTS)
You are met on arrival at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax and soak up the atmosphere!
Hotel
Ramses Hilton
3. CAIRO SIGHTSEEING
Enjoy a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun's priceless treasure. View one of the seven wonders of the ancient world − the Great Pyramids at Giza, including the Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx. Visit a traditional Egyptian perfumery for a Cultural Insight into the uses of Egyptian plants to produce their fragrances.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
4. CAIRO – ASWAN – NILE CRUISE (3 NIGHTS)
After your flight to Aswan, visit the impressive High Dam. Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis, on the Island of Philae. Board your luxury Nile cruise ship for lunch then, sail in a felucca to see the Botanical Gardens and the Aga Khan Mausoleum.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
5. NILE CRUISE: KOM-OMBO – EDFU
Enjoy a relaxing morning or join an excursion to Abu Simbel. This afternoon visit the Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god. This evening, dress up in traditional Egyptian galabeas for a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and cultural experience.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
6. NILE CRUISE: EDFU – LUXOR
Discover Egypt's best-preserved cult temple at Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god, Horus. On arrival in Luxor, see the ancient Great Temple, which dominates the city.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
7. DISEMBARK – LUXOR – CAIRO
Explore the extraordinary Valley of the Kings and Deir el-Bahri, a breathtaking complex of mortuary temples and tombs. Admire Queen Hatshepsut's Temple. Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank and the gigantic Karnak Temple Complex before your flight to Cairo.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Ramses Hilton
8. CAIRO – ALEXANDRIA
Visit the Coptic Monasteries at Wadi El Natrun (if open) on the way to Alexandria. Enjoy spectacular views of the Mediterranean this evening during dinner with your fellow travellers at a local restaurant.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast,Dinner
Hotel
Helnan Palestine
9. ALEXANDRIA SIGHTSEEING – CAIRO
Tour the white marble Roman Amphitheatre and Pompey's Pillar at the ancient acropolis. Visit the Kom el Shoqafa Catacomb and the National Museum. Admire the magnificent El Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque. Later drive back to Cairo.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Concorde El Salam
10. CAIRO – RETURN HOME
Say goodbye to Egypt, your fellow travellers and Travel Director after
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Cairo at night
القاهرة هي عاصمة جمهورية مصر العربية وأهم مدنها على الإطلاق، يبلغ عدد سكان مدينة القاهرة 7.787.000 نسمة حسب إحصائيات 2007 يمثلون 10.73% من إجمالي سكان مصر، في حين يبلغ عدد سكان القاهرة الكبرى 20 مليونًا ونصف مليون نسمة. يسكنها أكثر من ربع سكان مصر البالغ تعدادهم بالداخل والخارج 91 مليونا و475 ألفا و426 نسمة حسب إحصاء 2012 [1]، وتصل الكثافة السكانية بها إلى أكثر 15 ألف نسمة لكل كيلومتر مربع، وسميت تاريخياً باسم مدينة الألف مئذنة لكثرة مساجدها.
يعود أصلها إلى مدينة الفسطاط التي أسسها عمرو بن العاص سنة 20 هـ، وفي عهد الدولة الفاطمية ضم جوهر الصقلي إليها ثلاث مدن لتكوِّن عاصمة للدولة سنة 358 هـ (969 م)، وقام ببناء سور حول المدن الثلاث وسماها القاهرة. وتضمّ القاهرة المدينة الأم الفسطاط، ومدينة العسكر التي أسسها صالح بن علي العباسى سنة 132 هـ، ومدينة القطائع التي أسّسها أحمد بن طولون سنة 256 هـ، بالإضافة إلى الأحياء التي طرأت عليها بعد عهد صلاح الدين. والآن توسعت المدينة بشكل كبير حتى صارت أكبر مدينة في مصر.
القاهرة هي أكبر مدينة أفريقية والأكثر سكاناً في أفريقيا و الشرق الأوسط. وهي محافظة مدينة، أي أنها محافظة تشغل كامل مساحتها مدينة واحدة، وفي نفس الوقت مدينة كبيرة تشكل محافظة بذاتها. وبالرغم من كونها كمدينة هي الأكبر إلا أنها تعد من أصغر محافظات مصر كمحافظة. هناك أيضا ما يعرف باسم القاهرة الكبرى وهي كيان إداري شبه رسمي يضم بالإضافة إلى مدينة/محافظة القاهرة مدينة الجيزة وبعضا من ضواحيها وشبرا الخيمة من محافظة القليوبية بالإضافة الي محافظتي حلوان سابقاً والسادس من أكتوبر.
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Airbus A330 Voyager KC2 - ZZ343 - RAF
Royal International Air Tattoo
18 July 2024
One of CrossCountry's class 220 Voyager trains
At Heyworth Lane Crossing nr Moss
XC 220014 220006 1V44 091224
Cross Country 'Voyagers' 220014 + 220006 pass over Hawkeridge Junction, running as 1V44, the 06:11 from Leeds to Plymouth.
Due to a suicide west of Bristol at Worle, 1V44 has been diverted to run via Bath Spa, Westbury and Castle Cary to get to Taunton, then because of late running, the train terminated on arrival at Newton Abbott.
Hawkeridge Junction, Westbury.
09-12-2024
XC 221138 220003 1V46 091224 A
Cross Country 'Voyagers' 221138 + 220003 pass over Hawkeridge Junction, running as 1V46, the 06:45 from York to Plymouth.
Due to a suicide west of Bristol at Worle, 1V44 has been diverted to run via Bath Spa, Westbury and Castle Cary to get to Taunton.
Hawkeridge Junction, Westbury.
09-12-2024
XC 221138 220003 1V46 091224 B
Now that 1Z46 has passed through Westbury, Cross Country 'Voyagers' 221138 + 220003 proceed towards Westbury, running as 1V46, the 06:45 from York to Plymouth.
Due to a suicide west of Bristol at Worle, 1V44 has been diverted to run via Bath Spa, Westbury and Castle Cary to get to Taunton.
Westbury North Junction.
09-12-2024
XC 221115 1S45 091224
Cross Country 'Voyager' 221115 passes through Westbury, running as 1S45, the 09:27 from Plymouth to Aberdeen.
Due to a suicide at Worle, 1V46 has been diverted after Cogload Junction to run via Castle Cary, Westbury and Bath Spa to get to Bristol Temple Meads.
221115 was previously operated by Avanti West Coast.
Westbury North Junction to Hawkeridge Junction.
09-12-2024
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Cross Country 'Voyager' 220022 passes through Westbury, running as 1M41, the 10:14 from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly.
Due to a suicide at Worle, 1M41 has been diverted after Cogload Junction to run via Castle Cary, Westbury and Bath Spa to get to Bristol Temple Meads.
Westbury North Junction to Hawkeridge Junction.
09-12-2024
Transformers Legacy
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Legacy
Voyager class
Hasbro
Predacon
Inferno
complete
221126 + 221135 - Stafford Railway Station, Staffordshire
Cross Country Trains Class 221 Super Voyager DMUs 221126 and 221135 are seen standing side by side at Stafford. To the left 221135 has arrived with 1M26 06.30 from Bournemouth. Due to the service being nearly 60 minutes late the service would terminate at Macclesfield and not Manchester Piccadilly to allow the returning service to run to schedule. On the right 221126 has arrived with 1O14 10.25 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth.
2024-07-18-068FD ZZ343
Aircraft Type - Serial - (c/n) . . Airbus Voyager KC2 - ZZ343 - (1610)
Owner/Operator . . Royal Air Force
Location & Date . . RAF Fairford (FFD/EGVA) England UK - 18th July 2024
Near Durham - 16 November 2024
A five car Cross Country Voyager DMU passing along the ECML on a sunny autumn Saturday morning.
37411 Blackburn
Class 37/4 No. 37411 runs round at a showery Blackburn while hauling Pathfinders The Pennine Voyager Railtour from Swindon, which it took over at Toton, and worked up to Carlisle and back to Crewe on 4th Novenber 1989.
37411 Carliosle.
Class 37/4 No. 37411 has just run round at a Carlisle while hauling Pathfinders The Pennine Voyager Railtour from Swindon, which it took over at Toton, and worked up to Carlisle and back to Crewe on 4th Novenber 1989.
Virgin Trains Voyager interior
Vehicle interior of Virgin Voyager coach D, the non first class, first class coach.
Had all the Voyagers been specified with this interior layout (and more coaches!) I think they'd be a very good product!
221107 - Birmingham New Street
Comparisons between Virgin and CrossCountry Voyagers at Birmingham New Street
221107 was working 9J17 1123 London Euston to Shrewsbury, whilst the CrossCountry unit was stabled in the middle road