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If anyone is interested, about 1 minute into this Youtube video is a bird's eye of the new depot and also a couple of pictures towards the end

here's a link to a photo on Flickr from October,things have advanced since then https://www.flickr.com/photos/128796627@N05/53279049618/ and a link to the planning Application https://pawam.gedling.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=RV9MB5HL0CA00&activeTab=summary Toton &...

Can't be far off opening now,four buildings have been erected and an extra (3rd) siding installed 56302 has been there since June. 70801,D400 (50050) 37099 and 56090 have been there for a few weeks Yesterday 97302,37607,70808,56105 a small diesel shunter and a saddle tank (the I.D.s of these 2 I...

Out for my walk this morning around Netherfield Lagoons (not as exotic as it sounds but still a pleasant walk) The route takes me past the old Total oil terminal where DATS stabled their electric test trains a couple of years ago I don't think it's seen a train for about 18 months I was there in...

A couple of 170922 at Nottingham

I sent an email to EMR about their lounges and got this reply I’m sorry to hear of your disappointment that the first class lounges being closed during your recent visit. We have taken the difficult decision to close the first class lounges at the moment, and use the space as additional...

Interesting comment from TM that 5 cars was usually just about manageable for the 20.05 as the EMR seat finder puts this service in green on weekdays just how reliable is that seat finder tool as on some journeys i've made it bears no resemblance to reality/

After some use the seats have become a bit more comfortable,my 1st journeys on GWR & LNER class 800 series trains left me in pain,now the same length journeys (just short of 2 hours) are no problem

Part of the Greater Nottingham Area Rail Development of the early 90s was to reopen the line to Gedling Colliery and in the longer term to Calverton & Cotgrave This was altered to the South Notts Rail Network in 2003 and we are still waiting From the document...

Spent about 5 minutes on Nottingham platform 7 looking towards 156402 before I realised it was in Northern colours :oops:

I've had two 1st class rovers in the last month,4 trips with Avanti and no problems with the catering,and very good service as well Pity about the food,it's a poor offering considering the fanfare before its introduction

Carlton-Crewe no Crewe-Stafford no Stafford-Crewe to my surprise yes Crewe-Carlton no Had to buy tickets at Crewe,good job i'm honest,I could have spent the day at Crewe for nothing Just how much revenue is being lost?

I believe (though not 100% sure and I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong) that the other entrances are unchecked because they are the route of a public footpath and the council won't allow checks The footpath was until around 1990 on a footbridge that had no steps on to the...

A few 43 updates for you 43302 is in service (was on the 10.45 Nottm - St Pancras on the 7th Oct) 43054,43066,43076 & 43089 are working D.A.T.S. trains from Rectory Junction (ex Total oil sidings) Nottingham Not sure whether Locomotive Services Ltd or DATS are leasing them

I'm not using a mask, if the become mandatory on trains I will stop travelling. It may be of slight use in protecting other people If you have Covid 19 but you are putting yourself at greater risk of health problems Have a read of this to see why I'm saying that...