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A quick question on routeing, since I am not sure if this is valid. I have checked the Routeing Guide online, but its a bit complicated isnt it? Anyway, I am travelling from Weston-super-Mare to Chafford Hundred lakeside. Getting to London is easy. Its getting through London that throws up a...

We often hear talk of the Beeching Cuts. But at the time they happened, there was also a great deal of rationalisation. Whilst many lines and stations were closed, others were combined. So how much new infrastructure had to be built at the time? Was it just a question of a few connecting...

I thought there might be some website listing all of these, but I cant find anything on google.... Anyway, I always enjoy seeing statues on my travels. I often travel around the country without leaving the railway or stations, so statues are always interesting to take selfies in front of! So...

When booking a ticket with GWR, they are still insisting you make a reservation on most services. They are also advising " Once a train reaches its seating capacity our systems will not allow bookings to be made. And, we won’t be able to guarantee you’ll be able to board " Obviously there will...

Does anybody know if there is a map available that shows the boundaries of all the various regional rovers on the same map? Even one thats slightly out of date would be useful Ive got about 10 pdfs open at once here and my computer is slowing down!

OK, trivia question. Which location on the British network has the most links to other stations, without having a direct link to London? (I say "location" so as to exclude Glasgow and Cardiff Queen Streets!) I have an idea of a place that may be the correct answer, but no means of checking...

I rather enjoy visiting those places where there are two stations, which arent connected by rail, and you have to walk from one to the other. Can we get a complete list? St Albans Warrington Wigan Southend Dorking Glasgow Gainsborough Maidstone Canterbury Are there other...

OK, a three part question here. In a couple of weeks I shall be embarking on my latest All Line Rover, and as always, I will be taking the two week First Class option. Can anyone confirm if this gives me access to the various First Class lounges dotted about the country? I have read in...

I was looking through some of my railway books the other day. I have several on a similar theme "See Britain by Train" "Britain from the Rails", "The Railway Route Book", "On the Slow Train" etc, which describe the best, most scenic railway journeys in Britain. But they mostly cover the same...

Im sure there was a thread here a while back where someone posted the FGW HST seating layout in first class (or at least a link to it). Does anybody have the link or image? Or maybe someone can confirm if seats 9 (for our outward journey) and 13 (for the return) are on the single or double...

Since the underground station at Cannon Street is closed on weekends, whats the best way to get to Cannon Street from London Paddington? Is it in easy walking distance from any other underground station?

OK, so Im still in the middle of planning a 2 week First Class All Line Rover for next March. On my previous 3 ALRs, I havent done much travelling on weekends, but this year Im intending to. Im aware that FGW tend not to have at seat service in First Class at weekends, and you have to...

Hi guys! I'm in the process of planning my fourth All Line Rover for March of next year. As always, I will be doing 2 weeks First Class. So, can somebody tell me what units operate on the following routes, and whether or not they have first class (even if its just a small seating section...

OK, so heres a challenge for you all. Surely, somewhere out there, there must be a decent book I can find to read that simply tells the full history of railways in Britain. From the start, right up to something close to the present day. BUT! To make it more difficult for you, I want a...

OK, I think about some daft stuff sometimes. This could be one of those really fun threads. Or maybe one that dies after one post. "Places that seem small if you go there by train". Sometimes, the railway line passes through a supposedly large town or city. But only on the outskirts. Or...

Voyagers are one of the least popular trains on the network. But I gather Meridians are slightly different, and are much more popular. But what exactly are the differences? Perhaps you could all enlighten me.

I love the scenery on rail journeys. I love the English countryside. I love the Scottish mountains and lochs. And I love the coast in Cumbria and at Dawlish. But, I also love industrial scenery and landscapes. Power stations, factories, chemical plants, steelworks, railway goods yards. So...

OK, so it seems that IEP is going to be cancelled. But its also obvious that Britain is going to need lots of new long distance trains in the next few years. And its also clear that one of the major problems that needs to be solved is that of diesel vs electric traction. Too many diesels...

I have a feeling that some people on here will love this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eBT6OSr1TI

OK, so who remembers these? For those of you who dont know, these were excursions/holiday specials, usually run on sundays in summer. You would get a 47 with a rake of Mk1s, which would stop at a series of local stations (in my case, everything between Taunton and Bristol Parkway), and then...