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  1. Robin1966

    Class 33s on the Bristol to Weymouth line

    Hi guys, calling any Yeovil, or former Yeovil-based, ex-train spotters and/or rail enthusiasts and/or former members of Yeovil Railway Circle, or anyone who may have been taking details of Class 33 diesels at Yeovil Pen Mill in the early 80s or actually at any time when 33s worked the Bristol to...
  2. Robin1966

    Remote controlled 08's

    I've just seen mention of what seems to have been an experiment with a number of 08 shunters fitted with remote control. I know nothing about this, can anyone tell me more about it? Cheers.
  3. Robin1966

    EU-compliant engines for locomotives

    Hi guys, I am trying to find information relating to when an EU-emissions compliant engine could be developed for railway locomotives, not just within the EU but for the UK also with its smaller loading gauge. If such an engine could be produced, presumably it would mean that locos could be...
  4. Robin1966

    Article for Anglotopia website

    Hi guys, I am about to start work on an article for American website Anglotopia, basically giving an overview/guide to preserved railways in the UK. If anybody has any particularly interesting things going on, or things they would like me to mention, please let me know ASAP. Cheers...
  5. Robin1966

    Do preserved lines actually want articles written about them or not???

    Hi guys, a bit of a rant for anyone involved in preservation... I have attempted to put this on the National Preservation Forum, but it seems that site is down at the moment. Just recently I tried to get in touch with a certain preservation project in Dorset, but it seems no-one at this...
  6. Robin1966

    Battery operated trains

    Hi guys, I am a freelance journalist with an interest in rail issues and I am currently engaged in writing an article for Rail Express magazine on the subject of Network Rail's current trial with a modified battery powered Class 379 Electrostar on the Manningtree to Harwich branch line...

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