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  1. leomartin125

    Avanti West Coast Glasgow to London Services

    Hi, I've noticed that some of the Glasgow to London services during the week that are booked non stop through Crewe are calling at Crewe, example being today's 1M07 (linked below). Does anyone know why this is and why they aren't running as booked according to the Working Timetable? Link...
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    Hull Trains at North Pole

    Hi, Just a quick question regarding seeing Hull Trains at North Pole. 802303 was seen heading to North Pole IEP Depot from Bounds Green on 23/03 as 5Q97... does anyone know why this is? I do recall that they have a lathe at Bounds Green, so unlikely for that (do they have a lathe at North...
  3. leomartin125

    Alnmouth Signalling Issues 29/12

    Hi, A family member who uses Alnmouth reported today that a staff member at the station informed them that one of the signals in/around Alnmouth station had collapsed in the high winds recently thanks to the storm. Can anyone shed any light on this or have any details what has happened? Trains...
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    Southeastern 707 Diagrams

    Hi, Does anyone have the above diagrams for me applicable from the latest Timetable Change? Many thanks.
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    Spotting at London Stations

    Hi, Just a quick query regarding the above. It has been many years since I have last 'spotted' at London Stations, however I wanted some advice on spotting at London Victoria. I notice a few interesting moves whilst I'm in the area later this week and wonder, do the barrier staff tend to allow...
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    LNWR 230

    Does anyone know where the ex LNWR 230s went when Vivarail went bust? MTIA
  7. leomartin125

    Grand Union '22X'

    In the recent edition of 'Modern Railways' magazine for October 2023, there is an article referring to Grand Union now wanting to use '22X' trains on their upcoming Stirling to London route via the WCML. The magazines seems to infer that these are the off-lease 221s from Avanti West Coast...
  8. leomartin125

    Parkandillick Freight Runs

    Hi, I'm taking a trip down to Dawlish in a few weeks and aim to see the JIA wagons in action if at all possible. Do we know which days and times these services from Parkandillick run from Exeter or further afield? Any help would be much appreciated.
  9. leomartin125

    Colas Ribble Rail

    Hi guys, Just wanted some information on the Colas Ribble Rail to Lindsey service... Does this run on a Tuesday, i.e. every Tuesday? Or is it more of an 'ad hoc' service? Many thanks for the information.
  10. leomartin125

    6E32 Preston to Lindsey

    Hi guys, I'm after catching 6E32 Preston to Lindsey at Preston (road crossing) one day. With this aim, I wonder if anyone knows what days it usually runs and how frequently it runs? Many thanks!
  11. leomartin125

    Class 88's on 6L48

    What happened to the plan for electric traction by DRS on 6L48? Is this going to be resolved at some point? Thanks
  12. leomartin125

    Chiltern 68 Operations

    Hi, looking to travel on a Chiltern 68 as part of a longer journey next month. Does anyone know if they are currently operating and what the diagrams are please? MTIA
  13. leomartin125

    Tour De France Shuttles in 2014

    Hi Guys, This maybe a long shot, but does anyone remember the Class 67 operated Tour De France shuttles between Leeds and Harrogate in 2014? All I need to know is whether the trains were non stop between the two or not? This is for a project I'm working on. Many thanks in advanced, Leo
  14. leomartin125

    RHTT at Sheffield

    Hi guys, Does anyone know what times the RHTT runs and stops in Sheffield on a weekday? Many thanks.
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    Proposing New Railcard, any contacts?

    If one wanted to propose a new railcard, how would this be achieved? Would I have to go to the ATOC website, or Rail Delivery Group? Many thanks!
  16. leomartin125

    Class 380 ETCS

    Hi, After a brief look in a Class 380 'Desiro' cab recently, I found an 'ETCS Acknowledge' button on the dashboard. I did some research online, to no avail, and didn't know the Desiro family was even fitted with ETCS or ERTMS signalling. Can anyone explain why the 380 has this button and what...
  17. leomartin125

    Wherry Day Ranger & PRIV

    Hi, After a visit to the Wherry Lines in February 2019 taught me that you couldn’t get a PRIV discount on the Wherry Day Ranger Ticket, I decided to enquire further with GA about this matter. I am happy to say, after some negotiations, Greater Anglia will now provide a PRIV discount to the...
  18. leomartin125

    Wherry Lines Loco Hauled

    Hi, Does anyone know when the Loco Hauled services finish on the Wherry Lines? Planning a trip next month and need to know when the last date is. Thanks.
  19. leomartin125

    Spotting at Ebbfleet International

    Hi, I wanted to ask before I book anything... are you able to photograph Eurostar trains at Ebbsfleet International from the SouthEastern platforms (Dover + Margate and St Pancras Intl)? Do they not take kindly to it, with it being an international station? I have spent many hours at Stratford...
  20. leomartin125

    CrossCountry Switcharound

    Don't know if anyone else has noticed, but recently CrossCountry have had a massive switcharound with their services involving the following core changes: South West England to Scotland services will cease to operate bar one per day. Southern England to Scotland services to start, with over 8...

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