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Ah, that makes sense. I noticed that they had cut through the steelwork? where the roof was attached to wall. You can actually see the cut off bits in my photo. I thought it odd if they were being refurbished to cut them off. Thanks, mystery solved.

Picture taken today from west end of platform 1 of where first section of roof has been removed for refurbishment.

The schematic 4.1.3b is correct regarding platform for existing layout for penistone trains. Schematics c 4.1.2b refers to a long disused platform arrangement now occupied by a 'mens group's including half a class 144.

Figure 4.1.2b diagram is wrong. The track for platform 2 should be next to platform 1. Platform 2 is indeed indented free m platform 1, but on the other side

Visited Huddersfield this morning. Didn't seem to be any work ongoing at ground (road) level in relation to bridge span which has been removed at Bradford side during this possession. The big crane has gone and all the bridge broken up and removed. I could not find a vantage point to see what's...

Mirfield today. Main platform 2 has been reduced in width and new slow line track installed next to it. I assume that they will continue to use platforms 1 & 3 (wooden one) until such time as original main platform 2 is usable. Then remove platform 3 and add two new fast lines???

The bridge at Bradford road huddersfield being worked on comprises a substantial central stone built section which presumably carries the existing double track and metal bridges either side which I believe used to carry the other two tracks. Is the plan to 1-remove one metal bridge (already...

I understand that the 'bridge deck' just to east of Huddersfield station is being replaced over next week or so. Is this the wide one near the George hotel with around 3 separate decks? Will all the separate decks be replaced, avoiding the awkward angle which constrains the east end of the station?

Whilst on holiday, I've been on a coach today with seats made by Spanish company irizar. Take a look at their website www.irizar.com. The seats are comfortable and have decent padded cushions. Why on earth can't these or similar typed of seat be specified for rail use instead of bone hard ones...

I seem to remember it was used for motorail, can anyone confirm this?

Now.There are some NR guys who've just finished using a gauging device? on the farthest Siding from platform 8 at Huddersfield. No visible work on roof, listed refreshment place surrounded by fencing, but no action. There is something going on in front of of the closed off tunnel nearest...

Consultants were all working hard on the train.....the gravy train!

If the couplers were changed to dellner, could sleeper sets comprise one 5 coach all sleeper and one ex-tpe Mk5 day coach set with full recliners?

On a visit to Manchester suburbs cars were parked nose to rail on both sides of long, narrow residential roads, all partly on pavements. I had considerable difficulty weaving my way through, no chance of emergency vehicles getting through. There were no spaces at all to park and the idea that...