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  1. 168lover

    Customer Host Heathrow Rail

    Hi all, Start in the above role a week Monday and very nervous, not 100% sure on the role and what it entails, anyone able to help please? Is it just station based or do I end up on trains occasionally?
  2. 168lover

    Things to do/see in the Liverpool area?

    At a loose end in Liverpool for a few days, any suggestions on transport related things I can do/see or even just cool stuff? Thanks
  3. 168lover

    Platform Assistant Watford Junction London Northwestern/West Midlands

    Recently applied for the above role, just wondering if anyone on here works for Abellio and can share an insight into what the job involves, types of shift times and recruitment process please? Thanks in advance
  4. 168lover

    SWR Guard Staines

    Hi all, recently applied for the above role of Guard based out of Staines, just wondering what train types, routes and shifts they generally work? Thank you in advance
  5. 168lover

    Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North

    Does anyone know what normally works these services, particularly the 17:31 to Blackpool North from Manchester Piccadilly on a Saturday please? Hoping to ride on it and would love to try out a pacer!
  6. 168lover

    Budapest

    In Budapest until Sunday afternoon, any transport related activities worth doing? I'm gonna be in possession of a City card. Already planning a trip on the children's railway time allowing. Cheers in advance for people's suggestions.
  7. 168lover

    Service Delivery Assistant GWR Oxford Station

    Hi guys, been invited to an assessment for the above position on Monday in Swindon. I am aware what the role involves but just wondering that if I was successful, what would the shift times be per day? Thank you in advance.
  8. 168lover

    2B93 1724 Basingstoke to Southampton Central and 17:00 2B60 Poole to Waterloo

    http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/W11520/2018/10/29/advanced On the above service tonight and real time trains state it's a Standard Only Service, is this the case or will 1st still be inforced? Also what is diagrammed to work it. As an aside also on the 17:00 2B60 Swaythling to Waterloo...
  9. 168lover

    GWR Train Manager Reading Questions

    Hi all, Recently applied for the above position and have got as far as the assessment centre stage which I will do in a few weeks time. Just wondering what routes and traction train managers based at Reading sign. Thank you
  10. 168lover

    Travelcard to Heathrow on TFL Rail

    As the title suggests, just wondering whether Zone 1-6 Travelcards are valid to Heathrow Airport on TFL Rail?
  11. 168lover

    Chinnor Railway Diesel Gala 17th-18th March 2018

    On Saturday and Sunday 17 - 18 March 2018, we will be raising the roof with another diesel spectacular. With four or five locomotives operating each day hauling a good couple of hundred tons up our 1 in 68 inclines and with a 'loadex' as the finale - you’ll get the full music of the selected...
  12. 168lover

    Steam rail-motor visiting chinnor and princes risborough railway

    On 29 June 1957 the last BR passenger trains ran between Princes Risborough & Chinnor (and Watlington). To commemorate 60 years since BR passenger closure we are delighted to say that thanks to our fantastic friends at Didcot Railway Centre, the historic Edwardian period Steam Railmotor No. 93...
  13. 168lover

    Chinnor and Princes Risborough 99 year lease signed

    e are delighted to announce that the C&PRR has finally concluded a lease with Network Rail for the land and sidings west of Princes Risborough station. Our sincere thanks go to those in Network Rail and Chiltern Railways who have supported us over the last couple of years in securing the lease...
  14. 168lover

    Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway Diesel Gala

    3-Day BIG DIESEL 'THRASH!' We've listened to the many enthusiasts who said they would travel with us if we put on a 3-Day Big Diesel 'Thrash!' So we've set the dates for Thur 11 May, Fri 12 May, and Sat 13 May 2017 and we have agreements with the respective owners to hire in 5-Big...
  15. 168lover

    Chiltern Slamdoor Set 'Banbury Set'

    Hi all, just to let you know that due to unavailability of chiltern compatible 68s, the set is currently top and tailed 68002 and 68018, with 002 on the northbound end and 018 on the DVT at the southbound end.
  16. 168lover

    16lover's Locohauled Bonanza

    Today's the day, currently on the first train of the day to London Marylebone which today is in the hands of 165004. Once in London it's straight over to Liverpool Street for the 0730 Greater Anglia Locohauled to Norwich in first class :-). Once at Norwich I was supposed to be rising behind 37s...
  17. 168lover

    Advance from High Wycombe to Norwich, Valid via West Ruislip?

    Hi all, tommorow morning i'm off to Norwich to ride behind 37s and 68s for the day:D When I booked the tickets to and from Norwich the journey planner gave me an itinerary via Marylebone then tube to Liverpool Street but what I was wondering was would my ticket be valid if I change from Chiltern...
  18. 168lover

    Trip to Norwich, some questions

    Hi All, Currently in the planning stages of a trip to Norwich and the Wherry Lines a week on Thursday travelling both ways via London and both ways in first class:D. Anyway, I'm wondering what time does the first class lounge open at Liverpool Street? Is first class worth the extra £7 each...
  19. 168lover

    Day trip to Edinburgh

    Hi all, Next month my dad and I are off on a day trip to Edinburgh arriving into edinburgh at 06:00am on the 16th of December off the Night Megabus Gold and departing at 19:15 that evening on Ryanair out of Edinburgh Airport. Just wondering what would the best sights to see and go to in...
  20. 168lover

    Abellio Greater Anglia Class 153 workings

    Hi all, I'm looking at doing a day trip to the Anglia area to get a ride behind the 68s and 37s. I'm also planning on trying to get a ride of a 153 in. What I am wanting is the diagrams for the 153s if possible please? Thanks

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