Changing electricity supply while in service
What precautions are in place to prevent a driver forgetting to change from overhead to live rail or from live rail to overhead? Is there a list of the locations where such changes occur? First Capital...
View ArticleLondon to Camberley
Hi folks, a workmate of mine is looking to travel from Hartlepool to Camberley this saturday coming, with his partner and his daughter, returning monday. He has a family railcard, but does not wish to...
View ArticleDevon and Cornwall Railways?!?
"Devon and Cornwall Railways" is listed as being a open-access rail company 'In Development". On further research it is owned by British American Railway Services, which own the Dartmoor Railway. Is...
View ArticleDee Viaduct repairs
in this weeks shortened http://www.nwrail.org.uk/nwnews.htm Bad Day in Bangalore, as Charlie the Editor calls it,but well done to get this weeks edition out. plus Book Review by Dave Sallery Tales of...
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You can tell you're a rail enthusiast...
... when your first reaction to that image is "They've got the 313's body shape wrong". :oops:
View ArticlePoints problem wcml?
Currently on the wcml outside crewe. Very slow. Is there an issue with points somewhere? --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Quote: Originally Posted by Cheshire Rover (Post 975251) Currently...
View ArticleAnybody know what the t & c's will be like for when crossrail take over GA...
Anybody know what the t & c's will be like for when crossrail take over Greater Anglias metro services? I.E. pay and benefits etc? Thanks! NLC1072
View ArticleTrains Running Empty
Hi All. Just joined the forums today. I have recently purchased the PC-Rail Signalling Simulator for Preston Station and am putting together a 'real' timetable using information gleaned from the...
View ArticleThis Sat CME
Anyone know how Cromwells getting to Carnforth for this Saturdays CME. (Timings indicate Light engine to Preston early AM) Nothing on UK Main line posts. Did she arrive by low loader earlier this...
View ArticlePrague - Amsterdam Sleeper Withdrawn?
I'm trying to find this sleeper on DB website and it recommends a bus to munich or IC train to Dresden then change onto a sleeper from there. Has this been withdrawn?
View ArticleOut-of-the-way trains
In lots of other threads odd long-distance services that take odd routes or travel huge distance between otherwise unremarkable place have been mentioned and it would be great if we could make a list...
View ArticleBig Man / Sam Main - no charges
Just for information, not trying to start World War Three. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-fife-16954147 [Mod Note - This is a follow-up to this thread in case any new readers are wondering....
View ArticleManagers interview
Can anyone tell me what to expect in the above, I have passed the assessment and have been invited to the above interview. Its for a Trainee train drivers role how much should I know about the company...
View ArticleGuess the Town or City
Rules : Brief Description No Villages Only Towns or Cities within England,Wales,Scotland & Northern Ireland Clues can be anything to do with Town or City Lets start with an easy one : Im a big...
View ArticleCapello resigns as England Manager
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16941457 Good or bad thing? Undermined by the FA over the stripping of the captaincy from John Terry? Or a petulant overreaction to that decision by the FA?
View ArticleFGW Groupsave 4
We are looking to book some tickets on FGW's site using Groupsave 4. The fares have come up correctly and it has bought up the services, but it is asking me to select a service. If we select a service...
View ArticleNorthern 142 on the television
A BBC program I just caught the end of was talking about Eccles cakes, it went on to the importance of the Manchester-Liverpool rail line and showed the presenter boarding a 142 at Eccles. How did that...
View ArticleTrains do not run early enough on Sundays but I see why this may be the case
Hi there This is a slight rant but one where I can see why it is the case. London Midland have an offer on at the moment. Travel on their network for one day for £15, with rail discounts available. I...
View ArticleCaldervale stock?
Can anyone with access to TRUST or other inside information tell me which units were working the following services today: 0529 Leeds to Manchester Victoria (& 0659 return). 0637 Leeds to...
View Article97 & MK3's on Cambrian
Saw a NR 97 and around 6/7 Mk3's in Virgin livery departing Newtown this evening @ 1934 heading for Shrewsbury. Anyone have any idea what they were doing? No lights on inside carriages.
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