RailUK Forums http://www.railforums.co.uk/ A UK-based forum for discussing all aspects of the railways. Also includes competitions and general discussion forums en Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:11:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://railforums.co.uk/images/misc/rss.jpg RailUK Forums http://www.railforums.co.uk/ OTDIH 7 years ago http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85522&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:49:44 GMT *18 June 2006* 50049 at Wick: http://englishelectric.zenfolio.com/p721848834/h9331b21#h9331b21 50031 at Thurso:... 18 June 2006

50049 at Wick: http://englishelectric.zenfolio.com/...31b21#h9331b21
50031 at Thurso: http://englishelectric.zenfolio.com/...1b21#h1ed28260
A brace of vacs at Thurso: http://englishelectric.zenfolio.com/...31b21#h1175936 ]]> 50041 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85522 Red Spotted Hanky: Fantasy Wimbledon http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85521&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:48:20 GMT Another installment of the Red Spotted Hanky Fantasy games is upon us, and this time it's Wimbledon! It can be accessed here.

Rules
Prizes

Give me a PM if you want to be, and make sure you tell me your team name in the PM! You have until the 24th to make your team by.

I have no idea about tennis so I've essentially randomly chosen these ones, so we'll see how it goes ;)

Thanks! ]]> General Discussion Searle http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85521 1990s Wigan-Lancaster stopper? http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85520&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:39:56 GMT Hi all As a kid, I remember several times travelling up from Wigan North Western to Lancaster on Sprinter DMUs: this would be about 1996/1997.... Hi all

As a kid, I remember several times travelling up from Wigan North Western to Lancaster on Sprinter DMUs: this would be about 1996/1997. Now, obviously, no service like this exists nowadays, but what was it then? I THINK it was a stopping train, but I remember little else about it: I remember hoping for an 87 or HST and being disappointed.

Any ideas? ]]> L+Y http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85520 question for google chrome techno guys http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85519&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:44:39 GMT when i am on facebook, a notification appears as normal, i click the notification expecting it to take me to the new comment/content etc but the addy... when i am on facebook, a notification appears as normal, i click the notification expecting it to take me to the new comment/content etc but the addy in the URL bar changes and i have to click the ad bar and press enter to get to the new content destination. likewise, if i then want to go to any other page on the facebook domain i have t do the same thing, click it then hit enter.... is there a fix for this as i am struggling to find one.

cheers ]]> General Discussion MCW http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85519 What to write in prosecution letter-I have depression http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85518&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:39:56 GMT Dear all, Today I received my prosecution letter. I suffer from depression and anxiety and have had problems finding work. I did not pay my fair... Dear all,

Today I received my prosecution letter.
I suffer from depression and anxiety and have had problems finding work.
I did not pay my fair on a journey from hackbridge to Herne hill.
The inspector asked why I failed to provide my fair.
I said someone had suggested it so I decided to try.
Depression and anxiety interfere in how I behave, so I must include this in my response. Has anyone had any experience with mental health and missing a train fair?
Nick ]]> Nicholas smith http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85518 Help identifying an unusual working http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85517&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:25:07 GMT Sorry it's short notice but does anyone have any what is working the STP (Tonbridge - Ramsgate) tomorrow? As i've just spotted this appear on RTT and I haven't a clue what it is or could be..

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/trai...06/18/advanced

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/trai...06/18/advanced ]]> Jedipickles http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85517 Split Advances / changing station http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85516&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:53:44 GMT Sorry I couldn't think of a clearer short description.

Can two tickets be combined / considered as one journey where there is a walk between two stations?

Examples:
From Three Bridges, to go north of London I will buy a ticket to St Pancras then walk to whichever station my train goes from (assuming an advance for the next section). If my FCC journey is delayed by 2 hours where do I stand with the following:
Advance ticket departing St Pancras (covered I believe)
Advance ticket departing Kings Cross
Advance ticket departing Euston (especially if my onward ticket was on the sleeper)
Advance ticket departing Marylebone.

In the above cases do I need a ticket from Three Bridges to the station my next train departs from or is a Three Bridges - St Pancras ticket sufficient to create 1 journey?

Second query this time in Glasgow.
I have an advance due in at Glasgow Central @ 17:05
I have an advance for the Glasgow Queen Street to Fort William @ 18:21
(Which is also the last train of the day)

Do these two tickets represent 1 journey or does the walk between stations negate that? ]]> Weary Walker http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85516 <![CDATA[Bowen Cooke G2's]]> http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85515&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:23:16 GMT Evening All I have added a small collection of former LNWR Bowen-Cooke G2’s most taken in the North West around Preston by Tony Gillett but a few... Evening All

I have added a small collection of former LNWR Bowen-Cooke G2’s most taken in the North West around Preston by Tony Gillett but a few from other locations

http://railway-photography.smugmug.c...3605&k=HkmVsdx

Neil ]]> neildimmer http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85515 Sunny Surprises : NNR Convoy, 60015 and 3Z11 Test Train http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85514&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:06:47 GMT With blanket cloud cover I almost didn't leave the house, but with some varied traction on offer and the sun breaking through in the end I was glad I decided to head out in the end! Ta to JS for the lift, glad the bike wasn't needed in the end ;)

56311 returning 45133, 33108, 56301 and 31190 from the North Norfolk Railway
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clagmon...n/photostream/

37425 was seen returning two test trains from Calibration at Old Dalby, shot number one at East Goscote...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clagmon...n/photostream/

...and shot number two at Cossington powering along the MML
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clagmon...n/photostream/

60015 finally made for a new loco on 6E38 after an eternity of 60020! Another sunny angle from Cossington
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clagmon...n/photostream/

A final shot, the final shed for DB, 66250 with aggregate empties from Ely to Peak Forest
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clagmon...n/photostream/

Apologies for the 'shed' shot, I couldn't resist the sun :D Comments welcome! ]]> wensley http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85514 Video: The Cathedrals Express, 4464 Bittern, 17 Jun 2013. http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85513&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:06:46 GMT Seen here passing Sandy on the final day of the trip to Scotland. If you like A4 chime whistles, this is for you! *http://youtu.be/MOD2ic7qlaY* Seen here passing Sandy on the final day of the trip to Scotland.

If you like A4 chime whistles, this is for you!

http://youtu.be/MOD2ic7qlaY ]]> D1002 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85513 Split advances + delays http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85510&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:18:37 GMT hey guys, I'm just wondering if this is correct.

I'm currently sat in an Inverness hotel due to various delays.

Original itinerary;

6:32-7:32 Tamworth-crewe no problems here
7:32-10:36 crewe-glasgow (arriving at 12:05)
12:10-20:26 queen street - kyle of lochalsh (actually left on the 13:41 to Aberdeen changing at Perth, waiting over an hour for next Inverness service. arriving 1900ish.)


The gentleman at the ticket office said that my ticket would not be valid as I had split at Glasgow. He also said I was lucky to get it stamped there. According to him my ticket wasn't valid on the next service (the next day 0900). I have now brought a anytime day single to KYL for £14.

Was he correct on saying my ticket wasn't valid to lochalsh. 90 minutes is more than a reasonable connection time for a virgin service but wires had come down. I would also like to note there were delays after queen street with a failed train at Croy and being diverted via Cumbernauld. if this was on time I still would have been in Inverness and hour before the Lochalsh train left.


Sorry if its a bit difficult to read,

Cheers Alex ]]> alex17595 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85510 Greater Anglia Campaign any requests for help? http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85509&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:11:56 GMT I went to renew my season ticket after a 10 week break from work and there was a poster advising that in May. 700+ penalty fare notices had been... I went to renew my season ticket after a 10 week break from work and there was a poster advising that in May.

700+ penalty fare notices had been issued.

70+ Intentions to prosecute.

I have not used any public transport since April, so I would not have witnessed anything. There does not appear to be any threads created on this sub forum concerning Greater Anglia.

Are their figures all that they make them out to be? ]]> MP33 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85509 Disabled rail card rules http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85507&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:16:38 GMT I have an adult disabled card, my friend wishes to travel to Portsmouth to stay for a couple of days but will not travel on her own. Is it possible... I have an adult disabled card, my friend wishes to travel to Portsmouth to stay for a couple of days but will not travel on her own. Is it possible to purchase a period return ticket for her using my rail card and myself buying a day return again using my discount.I would accompany her throughout the journey both outwards and return. I hope I have explained myself but to summarise it would consist of 1 period return and 2 day returns the journey being from Ramsgate to Portsmouth travelling off peak, many thanks for all comments ]]> gdale1 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85507 Dartmoor Sunday Rover http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85506&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:04:30 GMT National Rail have published details of the Dartmoor Sunday Rider ---Quote--- Dartmoor Sunday Rover ... National Rail have published details of the Dartmoor Sunday Rider


Quote:
Dartmoor Sunday Rover

Product..................Validity................. ................... Price ................... Child............... Family

Dartmoor Sunday Rover....1 Day................................£8.00.......... .........£5.50..............£17.00 (upto 2 Adults + 3 children)

This is a bus and rail ticket administered by Devon County Council. It is available all day on Sundays and Bank Holidays only.

Tickets can be purchased at Plymouth, Exeter or Barnstaple railway stations, from the conductor on the Tamar Valley, Tarka Line and Dartmoor Railway services or from the driver of any of the buses shown below.

Discounts
No Railcard discounts are available on this ticket.

Validity - Rail
Tickets are valid on rail services on the Tamar Valley line (Plymouth to Gunnislake), Tarka Line (Exeter to Barnstaple) and Exeter to Digby & Sowton. Note this ticket is not valid between Plymouth and Exeter St Davids.

Valid only on services of the following Operators:
CrossCountry
First Great Western
South West Trains

Validity - Bus
All Stagecoach buses in Devon
Most First bus services in Devon, plus the X53 as far as Weymouth; not valid on service 31 Axminster - Weymouth or 92/192 Exeter - Taunton.
Beacon Bus 118
River Link service 100 Totnes – Paignton (operates in summer months only)
Western Greyhound services 510, 573, 592, and 599 (operate in summer months only)
]]> OwlMan http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85506 Ghost Tramway Rented Out (video) http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85505&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:37:45 GMT A tramway is being sent to Sydney from Spain on rental. The service is a victim of cuts and the Eurozone crisis, sad to see this really. ... A tramway is being sent to Sydney from Spain on rental.

The service is a victim of cuts and the Eurozone crisis, sad to see this really.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22932518

Quote:
Eurozone crisis: The ghost tramway haunting Spain

A 38 million euro tramway built to link a Spanish coastal town with a nearby beach resort that has been unused for the past few years is being packed up and sent to Australia.

Velez Malaga's tram system was completed six years ago, but the service was a victim of cuts when the economic crisis hit - so now the town's mayor is renting it to Sydney, Australia, to help pay for mounting debts.
]]> International Transport sonic2009 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85505