What I wrote about the Minehead level crossing barriers is not tosh - it is completely true. I was not involved in any of the decisions regarding...
The Minehead signalman can pause the descent of the barriers if he can see someone not getting back behind them. I've noticed this happen on the...
Yes, and there is also a security team at many of the vulnerable spots who can be on the watch for any lineside fires.
Don't forget it has to come back from Minehead each time as well!
I presume that you mean Tuesday 8th July? The only 'half empty' trains today were the last round trip of the day. The 1040 departure was fully...
Even if there had been a spare brake vehicle, then there would have been no catering because the QB brake carries the generator which provides the...
At present, only CH box can be switched out. All the other boxes need to be operational as they are at the token exchange points. MD also needs to...
I think the main problem at Taunton at present is that signalling only allows access to/from the WSR via platform 2 and the Down/Up Relief, which...
Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th Minehead to Williton only. Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th full line open normal service Bishops Lydeard to...
Staement from the railway this morning: We are running trains today! Following on from yesterday’s problems our staff and volunteers have worked...
A solo locomotive can move from one platform to another without going over the crossing, but with anything more than one coach, the train has to...
Shunting between the two platforms at Minehead is quite straightforward - draw out over the crossing then push back into the other platform.
At last year's diesel gala, wristbands were available at all stations where tickets are sold. The pre-purchased rover tickets were also accepted...
By 'on display' do you mean at Swindon? I would think it very unlikely that the Mogul would replace the Manor, as the Mogul belongs to the PLC and...
It would most likely be overhauled at Minehead, possibly Williton. Even when the S&DJRT were at Washford, they did not have the facilities for a...
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