Chafford Hundred - via Upminster (Split Tickets)
To avoid any potential issues with RPI's in the capital could someone clarify if the following is acceptable. Im travelling to London in Feb in a party of 2AD/2CH. When Im there I will be using Day...
View Article'Le Pong' Hits the South.
Smells like the delightful ( :-x ) gas clould resulting from the french chemical plant leak has hit North Hampshire - Anyone else across the south had / smelt it this morning. Quote: Foul smell...
View Article56301 + 33103 + 45133 to the MRC
Hi All With having a day off I decided to make the most of it and head to colton Junction for the Convoy move from Bishop Auckland to the Midland Railway Centre. My shot from this morning can be seen...
View Article313121 now in Network Rail yellow
...at Wembley. Update published by Network Rail yesterday on its progress. Due to start work as early as this summer. http://www.networkrailmediacentre.co...ty-takes-shape
View ArticleAssessment with Network rail for signallers
Hi I wondered if anybody knew how long the assessments are valid for once you've passed them? I took the assessment (and passed) back in 2008? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks in...
View ArticleScenic Railway Journeys -Under-rated and Over-rated
I was looking through some of my railway books the other day. I have several on a similar theme "See Britain by Train" "Britain from the Rails", "The Railway Route Book", "On the Slow Train" etc, which...
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Northern Rail up fight against trainline
Mildly amused when I seen Northern Rail's take on the Trainline's Sheep adverts, currently advertised on the Northern homepage. Thought this one was worth sharing: Attached Images Northern Sheep.png...
View ArticleReverse Formation for Part of Journey
Just noticed this on the EastCoast website: 16:30 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh due 21:17 Details: This train will run in reverse formation between Newcastle and Edinburgh. Additional Facilities...
View ArticleManchester - Scotland future services
Apologies if this has already been discussed but are the 350s still set to take over running this route via Chat Moss and Wigan this December? What will happen to the existing hourly xx:00 from...
View ArticleEdinburgh council powerless to remove caravan parked on yellow line
I found this amusing, but can't make up my mind whether I approve of this gesture of defiance or not: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-fife-21162535 Quote: Edinburgh City Council has said it is...
View ArticleTractor Thrash: 37608 and 37602 head to Doncaster
Hi All After hearing there would be a pair of DRS tractors heading to Doncaster with a Rail Train, I couldn't resist the chance of getting a shot. I managed with only 10 minutes to spare to capture a...
View ArticleFirst Great Western: person hit by train at Dawlish Warren
16.20 today, person hit by train Dawlish Warren :( delays of 60mins. Thoughts to all concerned.
View ArticleThe Parkan Ride,18/09/1999 37377 and 33103
Pathfinder to Parkandillack,Plymouth Friary and The Cattewater Branch, 18 September 1999. Featuring 37377 and 33103 aided by 37417,37421,08786 and 09008 http://youtu.be/lBBb4pXHg4A
View ArticleThe Davos Delusion
OCCUPY NEWS NETWORK: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Quote: While Bono demands justice for Africa in the ballroom, Goldman Sachs bankers brokers its demise in the backroom. Today, British Prime Minister...
View ArticleDisabled Persons Rail Card
Good evening forum users. This is my first ever post, and I am looking for some advice. I suffer from chronic back pain and find it very difficult to walk long distances or stand for prolonged times....
View ArticleIs There A Digital Locoshed or equivalent.
I am New to train spotting after a 35 year break. Was wondering if there is a digital format "Book" like the locoshed available as I cannot find one. Amy help or advise would be welcome. Links etc
View ArticleSignalling assessment and Driving Assessment - comparison
Interesting question I had from a colleague the other day - I know a lot of people who have had one of the above, but off hand cannot think of anyone who has done both. If there is someone who has done...
View ArticleISS (Infra Safety Services Ltd) anyone work for or worked with??
so past 4 months ive been with Amber Train, passed my PTS, DCCR and (fingers crossed) will pass my TIC on Friday were then getting passed on to ISS who give us a job if were competent, but im a little...
View ArticleBTP launch appeal after "abhorrent" attack on train driver
https://www.btp.police.uk/latest_new..._attacked.aspx Best wishes to the driver and let's hope the attackers are found.
View ArticleScrapped/Preserved Mark 3 Coaches
After looking through the Platform 5 Coaching Stock book and seeing the gaps in the numbering of the Resturant (102xx series), First (11xxx) and Standard Class (12xxx) Mark 3 vehicles, I wondered which...
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