Good job it was yesterday and not today or else Leander, train and passengers may have been marooned in Plymouth thanks to today’s serious bridge...
As an enthusiast it doesn’t bother me one bit having a diesel loco on the back of a Saphos tour I must admit. In fact, I much prefer the extra...
Not sure - but being 4 mins early at Totnes she would have got checked by 1C77 in any event (which didn't pass Aish until 1254).
Lol! Yes - slip of the keyboard.... (Fairwater on the return though)
Loco change in Taunton station P1 this time so I understand.
Indeed. All depends how much risk you want to take with your delay minutes of course!
The industry guidelines document for steam train lengths and loads issued by Network Rail shows load 8 for a class 6 power classification for...
Should be dry by the time you arrive in the west of Somerset, the morning rain having disappeared off into Wales - and thundery showers forecast...
That's right. The loco change will be done on the reversible up and down relief alongside Fairwater Yd. Quite straightforward - it was done like...
The limit for a class 5 loco is 8 coaches between Newton Abbot and Plymouth. Class 7 and 8 locos are allowed 9. (Both reduced by 2 coaches between...
On the back burner for now. As has been said before, it's not needed to run the timetable and with money and resources now very tight, it won't be...
The unit failed with an air leak in the tunnel I believe. The other line was also blocked whilst the crew dealt with the problem. Not a pleasant...
Speaking as one who was quite close to the 47 all day at the rear of the train, there was hardly any assistance just notched on and taking its own...
Sorry - but that’s not correct. The MP for Taunton Deane certainly does cover the WSR - her constituency includes from Norton Fitzwarren to...
The KWVR is perfectly positioned and just the right length so it can be economically operated, and be able to manage infrastructure costs. Key...
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