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Thanks for the explanation, I obviously hadn't heard them say that.

I enjoyed the programme but was wondering why the train stopped in the middle of nowhere and the driver checked his phone then carried on. It didn't appear to be a passing loop.

Thanks for your help.

Sorry but my computer skills are very limited, don't know how to post pictures.

A new sign has appeared overnight on the ECML, which my house overlooks. Its a black and white diamond shape with The black diamonds vertical and white horizontal. The sign is not meant for drivers as it is facing the line. Can someone please tell me what it means.

In Newcastle now as 5X14 and about to leave for Darlington.

Sorry I didn't make it clear the trespass pictures are not from today.It was the fact that Amble is nowhere near the York to Newcastle route I was referring to.

BBC Local news is showing helicopter pictures of trespassers on the line taken during Flying Scotsmans run between York and Newcastle.It goes on to say the pictures were taken near to Amble.That is some camera on board that helicopter!

Great video and good luck tonight!

After watching last nights programme featuring the high speed Javelins i would love to travel on one.I live in NE England and would appreciate advice on which route to take.I would arrive Kings Cross about 11.00 am,and then cross to St.Pancras but after that i am lost.Any advice would be...

I live very close to where this train came to a halt and can confirm that all emergency services responded very quickly and efficiently. The passengers were stranded for almost 3 hours, but only 20 yards from the rear of where the train stopped there is a proper access point to the line,complete...

The only train through Chester-Le-Street for ages has just passed by and it was an A4 Pacific.It has the East Coast Main line to itself!

Thanks for the advice.I have decided to go via London as this seems the best option.My ticket is an ALR so I will probably return via the scenic route.

Thanks,I have only travelled on a voyager as far as York before (from Durham) so six hours does seem a bit much.

I am travelling from Durham to Newton Abbot shortly with an open ticket.I can either go direct or via London.Has anyone done both and which route would you choose.Sorry if on wrong forum.