Had my first trip on the BMR today. Three coaches plus the caboose behind No 2 - standing on the veranda uphill is quite something, particularly...
I tend to regard Paul's views as reasonably consistent in fact. He believes in simplicity of structure, authenticity of presentation, and...
I was also going to comment on the 'international trade' comment until my connection failed. Given that the British Empire was based on...
378s don't have loos, though they are designed for short journeys in reality - rare is the person who (like my brother in law) regularly uses it...
I tend to find non-corridor stuff lovely for short runs, but on anything taking longer than about 30 minutes it does start to get very...
I travelled the whole IoW 'network' on a day trip in the summer, and was generally impressed with user levels on the Island Line, but it was a...
My experience with 'non-enthusiast' friends and family is a distinct preference towards more interesting and 'attractive' rolling stock. Generally...
I'm not a regular viewer but did watch this. The storyline did appear to be taking place on a preserved railway (with the train leaving 'Deeside...
The arguments put forward about the 'superiority' of mainline steam by ABD are very curious. 150,000 passengers a year on the mainline, 3 million...
I wonder how many people have travelled on mainline steam tours this year compared with heritage railways?
Interesting to see people laying into lawyers at the first available opportunity - speaking as solicitor some of the views on here are looking to...
So the ban was common sense?
So imposing an arbitrary ban on those aged over 70 is acceptable?
Sorry spamcan - misread your posting. In any event, my point about primary evidence stands. There is a lot of froth here (about a man who cannot...
With respect, I'd be concerned at any historical book based on taking things 'on trust'. I would want to see extensive use of primary evidence...
Ben - wondering whether there are still seats available in standard, and approximately how long the break in Liverpool will be? Tempted to book as...
Fabulous! Looks well worth the trip!
Also had a shed tour at Howarth yesterday - am I correct in thinking that No. 752 was the partially dismantled saddle tank stored between the shed...
Only had time for a four hour visit today so please do not take this as a judgement on the whole gala, but just on the bit that I saw. Firstly,...
I certainly don't want to be in a 142 doing 200kph! Saturday certainly featured some 'vigorous' running from both 60009 and 45699 at times and, in...
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