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  1. grumblingalong

    Sheringham platform replacement

    After a while in the rumour mill, finally today the official announcement that the 1960s "temporary" platform at Sheringham will be replaced with something that is suitable for wheelchairs and trains longer than a 156... Surely the right thing to do...
  2. grumblingalong

    London to South Coast inter-available return

    Evening all, To assist with fares planning for an upcoming day trip could anyone advise if there is a return from London Terminals to the south coast that would permit the below itinerary? I fear two singles may be required. London Bridge - Brighton - Havant - Portsmouth Harbour - London...
  3. grumblingalong

    New Semaphore at Oulton Broad North

    As has been previously mentioned here Network Rail have recently been working on the Norwich bound platform at Oulton Broad North, bringing the stopping point back away from to crossing to allow the gates to be lowered later, thus relieving severe road congestion in the area. Part of this...
  4. grumblingalong

    Got any spare used tickets?

    Stumbled across this on the wonderful thing that is the Internet, I'm sure some of us on here can help this young man out: http://www.barnsley.ac.uk/student-aiming-place-guinness-book-records/
  5. grumblingalong

    Save the Berney Arms pub

    As per previous discussions here the future of the Berney Arms pub, which is of course served by it's famous request stop has been uncertain. The Pub is currently for sale by auction and a local group has seemingly set out to purchase it via this crowdfun...
  6. grumblingalong

    Second Anglian Loco Hauled Set

    Rumors firmly afoot of a second hauled set for Anglia (to cover for 170204?) most likely top and tailed 68's as I don't believe any DBSOs are available, unless of course a DVT is used. No concrete evidence i'm afraid just strong rumors. Discuss!
  7. grumblingalong

    Dodgers

    After coaxing two young "gentlemen" from one of my toilets today to pay their fare it got me thinking, there must be some good stories of attempted fare evasion witnessed by everyone on here, so please, fire away
  8. grumblingalong

    Abellio Greater Anglia Conductor Vacancies

    For anyone who may be interested AGA are currently recruiting for trainee conductors for Norwich, Ipswich, Liverpool Street, Colchester and Clacton. http://apply.abelliogreateranglia.co.uk/vacancies/1059/trainee_conductors///
  9. grumblingalong

    Rail staff - what's your pet hate?

    I was wondering today as I muttered under my breath about the lady who presented me her railcard all nicely folded up in its national rail holder what my staff colleagues on here have as their pet hate? As mentioned mine is railcards/tickets/passes handed over folded up.....like they're above...
  10. grumblingalong

    C? Refurbishments: What are they and what do they involve?

    I often see C4/C6 etc refurbishments for vehicles being posted here, what are the different stages and what happens at each of them? Is it set overall or does it vary by unit? Realised today I havent got a clue :roll: Thanks all!
  11. grumblingalong

    Top places to visit

    Hello all, I have a fair bit of free time coming up which I plan on using by getting out and about on the network. I was just wondering where to go, what places would you lot say are best for a visit? Interested in most stuff, preserved and operational, perhaps a bit out of the way...

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