Recent content by southy39

while the tour being re run is by no means confirmed, Cotswold advenza can act as a TOC. and the VWC Mk.3 set has had an A exam so its reported as available if cotswold or someone else agree to hire it for a tour.

well it seems the phones were still rning late last night... and spooner(cotswold) has drivers and guards ready and willing to operate the stock its just a matter of finding stock... the chief at wembley has people going in today to give the VWC set an A exam 3 days early just incase it gets...

your not alone.... atlest the mk.3s will be warm and comfortable.

well atleast when the FC end is coupled next to the loco it will look good since the blue is the same shade...

just wondering if anyone knows what LHCS is to be used... AFAIK it was originally meant to be the Cargo-D/Rail Blue Stock that was to be used then the Rail Blue set with some Ex FMR Mk.2s now rumours sugest that the DRS set is to be used along with some odds and ends from WCRC

do you honestly think that the government wants to have to pay for the lease on all stock, for the refurbs, for all the other things.... remember this is the same government that while they are specifying the spec for the HST2 do not want to purchase them themself... as they dont want them...

well given that Bombardier were at fault, with the damage caused to 103 caused by Bombardiers Lifting jacks faling, and the maintainance of the units the responsablity of Bombardier.. then it would be their responsability either through insurance or avoiding the insurance to avoid premium...

no offense and not to try to pull you down but it was my understanding that Bombardier/Thier Insurers are coverig the cost. However if that is wrong i appologise.

If you read Issue 111 of Railway herald it is reported that 47832 has been bought by Mainline Rail(ECT/Nemesis/Fragonset) and is on hire to VWR and id assume DRS till December 15th.

well considring only 2x 87s are passed for use on NR it would be a 50/50 chance at getting the good lord... but i too am thankfull

amen to that

it went to southend light engine... for what.... theres nothing in Southend... well nothing that would be any use. unless its to do with the Royal mail terminal there.. next to Southend victoria... i think it has a platform....

from the initial post i took it as meaning the colour used may not be the correct shade or an acceptable shade of warning yellow...

i quite like the LM livery... the livery that is on the 170 is really quite close to the livery that is on the Southern 170s... only difference being the black and green blow the windows... and the green curve on the cab side. but id agree the grey version probably will wear better.... white...

which seaside?