Steam Train

Wed 16 Jun 2021, 08:44

A bit more obsessive! It’s a more serious trainspotter. There are probably subtle differences in meaning between “gricer” and “basher” too…

Wed 16 Jun 2021, 07:20

I would guess it means the same as 'gongoozeler' on the canals.  Am I right Richard??

Tue 15 Jun 2021, 19:54

John – dare I admit I already knew what it meant…?!

Tue 15 Jun 2021, 17:41

Malcolm thank you for the accolade! 
On ‘gricers’ I’m glad you asked. I hoped someone would read my post!! See https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gricer . Other word look-up websites are available :)

Mon 14 Jun 2021, 17:51

John D - what the 'eck is a "gricer"?

BTW thanks for the weather station. We check it for every dogwalk to decide which coats to wear!

Sat 12 Jun 2021, 12:23

Hannen - Return via Swindon. Allegedly. Maybe it was routed earlier thru’ CBY to avoid spotters/ gricers. Must check realtimetrains later on.

Sat 12 Jun 2021, 10:51

Bother!

What about the return journey?

Sat 12 Jun 2021, 10:48 (last edited on Sat 12 Jun 2021, 10:48)

Yes, it came this way: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U54738/2021-06-12/detailed

Sat 12 Jun 2021, 10:46

As far as I can make out it seems to be via Swindon.

https://www.railwaytouring.net/the-cotswold-venturerc4cbaca4

Sat 12 Jun 2021, 10:19

Did Flying Scotsman just pass thru Charlbury? I thought it had been routed via Swindon. Haaarrrrumph…! It seems to be returning to London via Swindon.