Ah fair enough - not something I knew.
There's something odd in that the railway can't spend the life membership subscriptions. They get filed away in a separate bank account for some...
Any idea how the diagrams will be altered?
They should only freeze if the point heaters fail, not through a lack of use (in my experience, of course).
Except there isn't any evidence to suggest that is what has happened regarding the re-opening of the WHR and any potential effects on the TR's...
There's no evidence to suggest that there is any competition between the FR/WHR and the Talyllyn. It's just in some people's paranoid minds to...
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Yes there are days when the TR trains are busy. Most bank holidays for instance. I remember trying to get on a train in June 2011 and it was...
I've heard this argument before and not sure I buy it. The WHR was opened in stages, not one go, so the wear will be very different on the Pont...
There seems to be a curious contradiction from the forum on this issue. If Network Rail have to pay out big compensation because of the current...
Sounds great but can we swap 4930 for 45110?! ;)
A few points Russell: 1) The Traffic & Operating Committee has no powers to increase passenger numbers or make suggestions to that effect. I...
Know better for what Russell? You'll note I don't brandish my preseved railway credentials and speak only for myself on this (and other)...
Better shot here: 5699 Galatea outside the steam shed at Carnforth. 14th Jan 2013 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
I was stood in the cold rain at Drumochter and could hear her coming for some time before she came into view. A really impressive engine....
Certainly looks a bit green. Judging from how high the coal is in the tender I wonder if it's got some movement planned (whatever the engine is)...
Re: LU 150 plans... High quality wouldn't be being able to see huge graining. When the technology moves on that you can get images without the...
Re: LU 150 plans... While I can see that this is becoming a highly popular subject from photographers I'm still very sceptical about the...
The TR has tried running empty trains up and down the Fathew Valley for a good few years now and found that it does nothing for passenger figures.
Thanks Michael.
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