Recent content by Blackwatch013

All dependent of course on the mindset of the reader :D

Hi Guys, How good is your geography? Head north from Peterborough - where to you end up after 116 miles? :wink:

Established route builders CreativeRail have released their latest offering in the form of Britain's premier route 'The East Coast Main Line,' which is set in 1980. We can't boast or declare that all 393 miles have been included in this release, but what we can tell you is this initial package...

Hi all, here's a small selection of latest images.

Hi all, we have a new East Coast Mainline route in production at the moment and here is a preview of how it looks. More details are available from our main website: http://www.creativerail.co.uk/in-development Daily update pictures are posted on our Facebook page...

Many thanks for that, and as you say, some excellent photos which capture days long gone.

Hi guys, I'm on the lookout for some images that clearly show the Island platform at Grantham pre electrification. I'm not entirely sure when the original buildings were demolished, but I'm trying to recreate the station as it was in the 1970's. If anyone knows of where is best to try and...

'China Clay For Export is now available to buy from CreativeRail. Check out the gallery for a preview of the route: http://www.creativerail.co.uk/gallery

I'd also seen that website, with lots of good info but very good of you to share the link. Might be worth trying to get in touch with them. Many thanks for your help. :)

Thanks for that, I'm sure they are likely to be similar, if not the same.

Yeah the first batch were converted from HAA's but there was complete new builds as well.

Hi All, Does anyone know the speed limits of China Clay CDA hoppers at the time of their introduction in 1988?

Hi all, Here's a video preview of a forth-coming route which some may find useful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7Do71RoHvo

Hi, Many thanks for the replies guys. Mark you're a star man, that is a tremendous help. Can I ask which book its from? I have the Ian Allen Main line gradients book, but haven't come across anything else. Cheers.

Hi all, Can some kind soul point me in the direction of the gradient profile for Newquay - Par please. I actually have a profile diagram, but unfortunately it has no values of the grades on it. Many thanks.