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    Future HST usage as the Royal Train?

    I think the use of a 442 as the royal train should be considered. Then use a power car to drag it when its not on 3rd rail.
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    FGW contingency in the event of industrial action 8th-11th July 2015

    According to the gov website non union members are allowed to join the strike as long as it is an official one. Last section on this page. https://www.gov.uk/industrial-action-strikes/your-employment-rights-during-industrial-action
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    Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine in sleeper compartment

    I'm wondering if the reason that the berths have never been fitted with normal 3 pin sockets is down to the fact that there is running water supplied to the hot and cold flushing toilet (sink).
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    Is it time that the UK railways determined a standard design of coupler?

    As similar as all the Dellner and scharfenberg type couplers are how many of these have pass through of the brake pipe and main reservoir pipes? Or how many require suitable TMS link ups from the controlling unit and even then in a 'recover' situation if the unit is 'sat down' does it still...
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    Career change (Military man)

    Hi mate, what are you currently doing within the military? I made the transition across a couple of years ago and haven't looked back. There are a few of us working in my depot on the rolling stock. I've been going through the process of trying to get a driver job while carrying out this role...
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    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    That's what I thought as well, will have to wait and see
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    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    Anybody hear back from the latest round of internal vacancies yet?
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    Train runs over camera!

    I'm aware its not likely, but at the same time possible. Having seen some of the damage that gets caused underneath by rogue pieces of ballast
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    Train runs over camera!

    123trainmad456, are you aware of the potential bill you could face from the train company if you camera was to strike and damage the underside of the train?
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    FGW to convert First Class carriages

    They are indeed, not sure how many of them there are though :D
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    ETS not connected on Cross Country HST power car

    HST are normally set up by the driver to supply ETS from the rear power car for a couple of reasons; - if the rear power car shuts down they can then enable the ETS in the leading cab. There is no ability to turn it on remotely, only off. - also when the ETS is running the power car is...

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