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    Just booked the night Riviera at the end of July. Any Tips?

    Last used the service in September 2019. The First Class lounge had very little food left and I went next door to McDonalds !! Possibly due to being late in the evening as I have always had an excellent selection of food when visiting for early day trains. On the train the bar was as far as I...
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    What train encapulates your childhood?

    Annual summer holidays from London Euston to Heysham on "The Ulster Express" in the sixties. At one stage around 1965, prior to electrification at Euston, the train was hauled by diesel, electric and steam engines all on the one journey.
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    Last train journey of 2015

    A class 315 from Stratford to Liverpool Street earlier this morning.
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    Grange Hill

    Have never seen the TV programme but I travel from Grange Hill on The Central Line each day !!!!!
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    Abellio Greater Anglia Questionnaire

    Title of brochure is "Tell us your thoughts" Section 1 - About your journey with Abellio Greater Anglia today Section 2 - Tell us about the station where you boarded this train Section 3 - Tell us about your ticket for this journey Section 4 - Now thinking about your time on this train...
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    Abellio Greater Anglia Questionnaire

    I received a 16 page questionnaire from Abellio Greater Anglia at Liverpool Street Station this morning. Will have to pad out my answers a bit as I only travelled from Stratford to Liverpool Street !!!!
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    London Euston to Heysham 1960's

    As a schoolboy, around this week each year from 1964 to 1969 I used to be taken on The Ulster Express from London Euston to Heysham and then on one of "The Duke" boats, overnight to Belfast. We always went 2nd class on the train but 1st class on the boat. It was a great experience. Does...
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    UK All Line Rover tour

    Thank you for these wonderful updates on your current travels. I feel as if I am doing the journey from the comfort of my office !!! Looking forward to see where you go during the week.
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    The Ulster Express

    Thank you for the reply - Glad to know I was not dreaming !!!!!
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    The Ulster Express

    Could anyone confirm the following may have happened or is it just my imagination. In the 1960's my parents used to take me each summer on The Ulster Express from London Euston to Heysham. I believe it departed at 18.50. Before electrification into Euston, I believe the train started diesel...

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