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  1. spookywestie

    Original Virgin Trains Red/Black livery specifications

    Hello Does anyone have the original design drawings for the 86/87 version of the livery? Thanks, James
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    VTWC Mk3 set coach lettering

    Hi all, I am currently working on doing a detailed VTWC Mk3 set in 00 gauge, I've been doing a little research and devised this order of coach lettering, would anyone be able to confirm it is correct? I'm not 100% sure which was the TSD (disabled coach). I'm setting it in around 2000-2002. B...
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    Up to date chiltern 68 diagrams.

    Hello, does anyone on here have or have a link to any up to date diagrams for the Chiltern 68s, can't seem to find any online that are in date. Thanks. :wink:
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    Nameplate dimensions?

    Just wondering if anyone knew what the standard dimensions are for nameplates? Not the length of cause as that varies. Thanks.
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    Could a donated locomotive be sold?

    Just something I've been thinking about recently which is completely hypothetical. Say Bulgaria wanted 87035 from Crewe Heritage Centre (they seem to want all our 86s/87s), would they not be able to sell it due to it being donated to them by Porterbrook?
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    Last 153 on the Borderlands line.

    Hello all, I was wondering if anyone knows roughly when the last 153 ran on the Wrexham to Bidston line. I'm aware prior to the introduction of 150s they were doubled up to form 2 car units. Thanks.
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    South East Class 508s.

    Hi all, Does anyone know the 3 coaching stock numbers for ex Southeastern 508208 and 508211? Or a place where I can find this info? Thanks.
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    Why did I have to give my address when I refunded my Oyster card?

    I bought an Oyster card today at Euston thinking it would be cheaper than getting a day travelcard each time I visited London (oh how I was wrong!). After it charged me £2.40 between Euston and KingsX I decided to refund it and buy a travelcard instead. I took it to the office where the man...
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    Wessex trains mk2s.

    Hello all, Does anyone know the numbers of the 5 Mk2s that Wessex trains operated, and where they reside today? Thanks.
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    D78 stock units remaining in service

    Hello all, Does anyone know how many D78 stock units remain in service? Thanks.
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    Are rover tickets eligible for a first class upgrade?

    Hello all, While trying to use Virgin Train's weekend upgrade I was told I could not upgrade to 1st as the West Midlands rover ticket I was using was 'an already discounted ticket'. Is this correct? Thanks in advance.
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    Class 87 nameplate font.

    Hello all, I was wondering what font was used on the later Class 87 plates such as 87011? I've found an image on flickr that shows it clearly (not my photo). https://www.flickr.com/photos/60390222@N05/29288573806
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    87002 at Crewe today.

    Hello all, while at Crewe today I noticed that 87002 and a GBRf 92 were stabled at the LNWR depot. Does anyone know why they were here?
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    Freightliner 86s

    Hello all, if anyone is able to find out what services are booked as Freightliner Class 86s today (29/08/16) then I'd be very grateful. Thanks.
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    Heart of Wales 153s

    Hello, I am trying to find the original artwork that was on the side of the old orange Heart of Wales 153s. Any help appreciated. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildmoreway/5637165731 (not my photo)
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    Northern 319s.

    Hello everyone, I understand it can't be known for definite until 2am tomorrow morning, but what diagrams are usually worked by the Northern 319s on a Monday? Thanks.
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    What service is this?

    Hello, Does anyone know what this service is, and if it's possible to catch. It's noted as being an 'unadvertised express'. Thank you. http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/S76592/2016/07/31/advanced
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    Strange RTT working.

    I found a rather strange working on RTT which claims there is an EMU service from Liverpool James Street to Wigan via Chester, which is not possible as the line is not electrified beyond Chester. Would anyone be able to shed some light on what this may be...
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    Intercity Mainline Class 86s

    Hi all, I was wondering if there is a place I could find out which 86s were painted into the Intercity Mainline livery? https://www.flickr.com/photos/37190-dalzell/9419663185 (Not my photo) Thanks for any help.
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    87002 on the sleeper

    Hello everyone, I've noticed that recently 87002 has been running some Caledonian Sleeper trains and wondered if it currently has any set diagrams? Wouldn't mind getting a view of it coming through Crewe. Thanks for any help.

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