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I tried searching here for advice on a trip from Leeds/Bradford airport to Skipton but was unsuccessful or missed it. I'm visiting the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway this month and I'm trying to work out the easiest way to get there. Am I right in thinking a taxi to Apperley Bridge followed by a...

It's been a while since the Irish Traction Group last ran a diesel gala, which didn't quite go to plan on the day, but we thought we'd put that one behind us and take another chance, so we're pleased to announce our next gala will take place at Downpatrick & County Down Railway on Saturday 12th...

Last month saw the arrival of a couple of power cars and driving trailers from the NIR 80 Class at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway. One of the sets, power car 69 and driving trailer 749 have been repainted by NI Railways into the original maroon and blue livery. Image below by M Young...

I haven't seen this mentioned before but apologies if it's something I've missed. A couple of years ago, I came across a website selling unused GNER dinnerware but I can't seem to find it now. Is the website still in operation and if so, what's the address? Thanks.

One project I'm currently looking into at the railway I volunteer at is fitting a PA system to carriages. One carriage did have speakers installed but nothing further was done. Is there anyone here who has knowledge on the technical specifications of PA systems used in carriage sets on...

For anyone interested, Sunday 28th August is a diesel day at the Downpatrick and County Down Railway. Please note, although this is not a gala, diesel traction will be running the normal summer timetable between Downpatrick and Inch stations in place of the usual steam service. Intended...

Hoping someone with a better memory than I have can help out here. The jackets were more or less the same as a guard's jacket with the wool body and squared collar, but they had red and blue vertical striped sleeves. I remember seeing them in the 70s but I can't remember who wore them...

While not UK rolling stock, the MV A class locos that ran with Iarnród Éireann were built in England and the last operational example currently resides at Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland. The loco did see some use after withdrawal hauling preservation railtours and had...

For those of you living on the island of Ireland or perhaps just visiting for a holiday, this Saturday (20 June) sees the commencement of the summer timetable at Downpatrick and County Down Railway. Trains will run every Saturday and Sunday until 13 September, with one additional running day...

I was hoping somebody here would be able to advise me as to the different cap markings and to which positions they applied to in BR? Specifically, I'm referring to the kepi-style caps which had the piping on them. While most appear to be blue with silver or gold braid, I've seen dark grey...

I have been trying without much success to find a good source which outlines BR uniforms from around 1970 onwards. Would anyone know if there is either an online resource or definitive book which outlines what was worn when and explain the various markings on the uniforms, ideally with...

Over 30 years after withdrawal and almost 12 since the engine was last started, ITG volunteers carried out vital checks and tests, installed fresh batteries and attempted to started former CIE loco C231... http://youtu.be/xym06FylbGc

Downpatrick and County Down Railway last week took delivery of ex CIE loco, Metropolitan Vickers C231. The loco is owned by the Irish Traction Group and although not currently in working order, it underwent a great deal of work at RMS Locotec in 2000. ITG volunteers will be working on...

I hope this is in the right place. If not I'm sure the mods can put it where it belongs. I'm working on a play that involves a train journey from London to Edinburgh. It's set in the 1930s and I need to find out the correct station sign types/colours for Darlington, York, Newcastle and...

I've tried without success, to locate a river crossing where the rail line and road share the same bridge. Without knowing the name of the crossing (I believe it may be near the coast in England) I've been unable to search for it here and Google has proved fruitless. I thought someone may know...

Just came across the following story http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-24474207. Could this be one of the most brazen rail thefts yet?

I don't think I've posted this already but if I have, mods please feel free to remove it. The summer timetable commenced last Saturday (15th June) and will continue every Saturday and Sunday now until 15th September, including the August bank holiday Monday. Undoubtedly the best news for...

While I appreciate the arguments over whether Northern Ireland should be included here or not, I thought it the best place to discuss future infrastructure developments despite it not being part of NR. Apologies if I have used the wrong forum. The Department for Regional Devolpment in...

Firstly apologies if this has been asked previously, I didn't find it by doing a search. I've just purchased a GTW VIC return and chose the mobile phone ticket delivery via the Gatwick Express website. Ive received two texts which contain a URL for the out and return legs respectively and...

This weekend saw the return of steam to DCDR in the shape of Orenstein & Koppel No.1, after a lengthy overhaul/rebuild at the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland's (RPSI) Whitehead workshops. The loco has been undergoing running in and crew familiarisation at Downpatrick in preparation...