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Bere Alston to Tavistock by "December 2016".

I was just going to post on the thread we had previously but it's closed :(. This article: Quote: County Council welcomes commitment to examine rail network resilience Posted on: 8 January 2013 Devon...

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[TrainSim] Class 45 Peak

Does anyone have this loco (by IHH) currently operating in the latest version of Train Sim (2012/3)? On the IHH website it is listed as not yet being Optimised, but I wonder how others may find it...

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Commute dilemma

Hi, Long time reader first time poster! I've been offered a job in Farringdon, London and have been asked for salary demands. I am trying to calculate how much my commute will cost and the cheapest way...

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Ipswich to Norbiton

Good Evening all, I'm off to watch AFC Wimbledon vs Plymouth Argyle on the 26th February (I'm a womble :D ) - and I was wondering what is the cheapest way of getting to and from Stratford or London...

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Complex Refund Puzzle

Good afternoon, It being a slow day at work, I've come up with a fiendish change-over related refund situation for folks to have a go at...if you dare. :twisted: Just to make life a bit easier for...

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To London Victoria ticket

Hi there, I have (since it became the cheapest non FCC ticket) an Annual season from Hassocks to Victoria. Can anyone tell me please what stations/route I would be able to use it from (bar the obvious...

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Embsay USA Tank 65

Does anyone know if this locomotive is planned to be used over the coming weeks?? Thinking about going this saturday and would be nice to see it seen as though its based in Kent. Thanks 60163tornado:p

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Heritage lines open during weekdays

Hi all, are there any heritage lines, preferably in the north, that are open on week days? (excluding holiday times) I want to record the sound of a steam engine for a project I am working on but I...

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Snow: railways can't win

Today as snow was forecast GA cancelled a proportion of services and imposed a 60mph speed restriction to prevent severe disruption being caused. Passengers have complained bitterly about the...

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Belfast-Dublin "Winter Enterprise" 3/2/12 (feat. steam and diesel haulage)

Sunday 3rd February will see the RPSI operate a "Winter Enterprise" from Belfast to Connolly and back. It will be diesel hauled on the way to Dublin with DSER Mogul No.461 working the return leg....

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Holding trains in Germany, and the knock-on effects

When trains in Germany are running late (and despite the stereotype I'm sure you'll be aware this does happen) it is common for connecting long-distance services to be held in order that passengers may...

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OMG! HMV Set To Call in the Administrators!

Quote: Originally Posted by ITV I understand that after weeks of trying to turn things around, tomorrow HMV will throw in the towel and appoint administrators, Deloitte. As we reported last week the...

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Voyager question.

Can anyone please tell me what the small vertical orange lights are on the outside of Voyagers near the doors/ destination displays?

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Virgin w/e First - free beer??

Thinking of upgrading on the way to Glasgow and back this weekend, but noticed on Virgin's website the following; http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/weekend-first-class/ No mention of complementary beer and...

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Video: Steam on the Met 13/1/13

Video Link Metropolitan No 1 and No 12 Sarah Siddons at High Street Kensington, Lillie Bridge Depot and Notting Hill Gate (at night) on 13/1/13 hauling the London Underground 150 celebration specials....

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First TransPennine Express applicants 2013

Hello everyone. I know there is a lot of people on here applying for these positions. I want to be one of the first to wish everyone good luck I myself have applied today so ive got my fingers crossed...

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Cholsey Fatality

It seems there is a fatality at Cholsey affecting trains through there. It is sad and not the fault of any TOC. I will be on the train at Reading until we begin our journey again, without complaint....

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What I lovely place this forum is

Having recently joined, I'm pleased to find a really nice friendly forum, I've spent a lot of time since 2005 on another friendly forum called Sabre (a roads site which I was site manager for two...

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Scotrail's Mission Statement

Hello, Does anyone know Scotrail's mission statement? Does anyone also know if Scotrail have a customer care strategy? Does anyone know if Scotrail have any future objectives it is trying to, or wants...

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January 2013 Photos from The Wanderer

Evening all, The first photos of the New Year are from Kyle Crossing North of Limerick Jct. plus Oola, Dromkeen and Woodfarm between Limerick Jct. and Limerick. http://smu.gs/U5ZC2Y The Wanderer. ---...

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