Leicester to Grantham in the steam days
In the late 50s/early 60s I used to travel from Leicester to Grantham to view the ECML in its prime, sometimes we travelled direct by bus, other times it was Leicester Central to Grantham via...
View ArticleWaterman Railways
Has anyone anybody got photos of Waterman Railways locos or coaches please?
View ArticleUnable to amend AP ticket purchased on EC website
On 16 October I purchased an AP single from Reading to Exeter St Davids for travel on 27 October on the East Coast website. Due to a change of plans I needed to transfer my reservation to another train...
View ArticleWhat now..........
Ok, ive done the interviews and assesments, got the job and start date. What can i expect the next few weeks and months to hold. I understand the first week will be an induction to the company, but...
View ArticleVirgin Web Only tickets not on WebTIS
Hi, Does anyone know why "Off-Peak Day Single (Web Only)" are not showing up in the Mixing Deck for me on WebTIS sites? Its not that this is only available from Virgin, but it appears on...
View ArticleInvitation for graduate interview
Hi all. At the heads up of a friend who's a driver for Freightliner, I submitted a speculative application form directly to the traincrew manager on Monday. To my joy I today got a phone call from him...
View ArticleGovernment Chief Whip ('Rt Hon' Andrew Mitchell) resigns.
Breaking News that Andrew Mitchell MP (Con), Government Chief Whip and MP for Sutton Coldfield constituency has resigned. It is not clear if he has just resigned from his position as Chief Whip or from...
View ArticleDisruption between Birmingham New Street and International today
Got caught up in the mass disruption caused by overhead line problems at Marston Green today. Of course it's completely inevitable that these things will happen, but I did think there could have been...
View ArticleNice Thrash from 37s on 6M22 Today
Filmed at Uddingston http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkOCo3pi_y0&feature=plcp
View ArticleClass 31 on MML today?
Not sure if I was seeing things but on my way to St Pancras this afternoon I am sure we passed a BR Blue 31 between Bedford and the blocks. Did anyone else see it?
View ArticleThrew away ticket for first part of journey (Thatto Heath - Edge Hill -...
Yesterday I travelled from Thatto Heath station to Edge Hill, edge hill being my destination. I bought a ticket which was checked on the train and then disposed once id got to edge hill. After waiting...
View ArticleConon bridge contruction & use
What will this new station be made of? Reading about the re-opening of this station I have looked on the web but cannot answer my question which is will they use timber to built it (a local material)...
View ArticleThats one nice Traffic Regulation Order!!!
Thats one nice Traffic Regulation Order!!! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-way-road.html Quote: Enough to drive anyone around the bend? The 50ft bus stop that swerves half way across the road...
View ArticleNorthern Rail distance / time calculation.
Hi all, Does anyone have any insider knowledge / experience of what program Northern use to calculate your distance from depot? I'm 57 mins away according to google maps - so its very touch and go if...
View ArticleWeardale Wanderer : 61994 and 37706 on Charter Duties
Today's Boulby and Weardale charter offered the chance for some more sun and K4 action. Worth the wait for the two shots and a quick look in for the A4s at Shildon as well, before I return south...
View ArticleCheap printer
Hi everybody, I am currently looking for a cheap printer as my Kodak one has broke. I just need one that prints and has cheap cartridges. I have looked around but they are all quite expensive but if...
View ArticleRailworks London to Birmingham
I have Railworks 13 Now and would like to know, Is there an add-on with the london to Birmingham route. I know there is one for the Microsoft sim, but wondered if there is one for Railworks. If there...
View ArticleZagreb pics
Hi all If you`re interested I`ve just uploaded some pics taken this week in Zagreb... http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bloggs_railway_photos/ Regards Joe Bloggs
View ArticleEast Lancs Railway Autumn Gala
Starring B1 'Mayflower' and NER N2 1744 here is the East Lancs Railway's end of season Autumn Gala! http://www.chriskempsterphotography.com/p992009368
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Barrow Hill - Sept 2012
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