GBRT 5: trains at Tonbridge 1988
This is a Mini episode of my Grandads old rail tapes, this one being in Tonbridge
What is trainspotting?
Trainspotting is a hobby founded across the world by spotting trains along railways being identified by their look, class and number. There are several other forms of trainspotting in the community such as bashing which is riding behind heritage diesel or electric traction with old coaches or you could be a veg which is where a person particularly specializes in photographing a certain train or just photographing trains in general.
Who am I?
My names Brian, a 17 year old transport enthusiast who wishes to work in the railway industry. Have loved trains ever since birth, but only started taking photos of them since 2021
Why do I like trains?
I mainly like trains because of the way they sound, but it’s also for family reasons. My late grandad, my Dad and Uncle were all and still is in a way is interested in the railway
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He founded my love for the railway
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This video features trains at Tonbridge and Chichester, captured as part of a series based on the uploader's grandfather’s old rail tapes. The content includes commentary from Brian, a 17-year-old transport enthusiast who has been photographing trains since 2021. He explains his interest in trains, including their sounds and family connections to the railway. The footage is presented as part of a personal project exploring trainspotting and related hobbies within the rail community.
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