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    Prettiest Stations in the UK

    Garsdale is a favourite of mine. Set amongst hills and dales it always seems well cared for and welcoming!
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    Worst Railway Journeys in the UK

    Chester-Crewe I agree with others that best bit of the Inverness-Aberdeen line is approx. Elgin to Inverurie; a bit dull otherwise. Paddington to Cardiff Crewe to Manchester International Airport
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    Deltic on the ECML 1Z55

    1Z55 appears to be back on the main line heading north.
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    Best looking/historic stations

    Tynemouth Metro Station
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    Donald?

    Donald?
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    Carstairs TSR’s/ remodelling

    Many thanks, 92002. I drive past here often and was interested to see some railway activity after quite a long time!
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    Carstairs TSR’s/ remodelling

    According to a couple of diagrams (on Railcam and Traksy) 4Z31/417U appears currently to be parked at Ravenstruther. Is this of any significance to the above discussion?
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    What happened to all the 31's?

    This resource may be helpful: https://www.ukraillog.co.uk/locomotive-fleet-data/19-37
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    Longest distance of track without a tunnel?

    Drumlanrig Tunnel north of Dumfries?
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    ScotRail HST Introduction - Updates & Discussion

    5S01 appears to be under starter's orders at Doncaster. We shall see!
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    Draughtiest stations?

    Glasgow Queen Street Low Level - depressing, draughty & drab.
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    If all jobs paid the same, what would you like to do?

    As an upland farmer, or Driving electric locomotives on the WCML - preferably between Crewe & Scotland, e.g. :smile:
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    ScotRail HST Introduction - Updates & Discussion

    There's some movement at Marshgate Jn, Doncaster!
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    Stations you've changed trains at but never left

    Manchester Piccadilly Manchester Oxford Road Sheffield Crewe (for the Highlander sleeper; from Rhyl onwards to Manchester International Airport; alighting from the Highlander sleeper for a train to Cardiff Central at about 5.30am o_O) Bristol Parkway Warrington Bank Quay Birmingham New Street...
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    MML Electrification: progress updates

    Totally atmospheric photos with the silver-grey portal booms etc. against the dull grey, even threatening, sky! Thanks 59Cos95 for these and the explanations. I see what you mean by the new, as yet uncorroded, copper wire.
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    What's your favourite diesel train?

    1. Deltics 2. 68s 3. 50s Honourable mention for HSTs!
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    Werrington grade separation updates

    Many thanks for the explanation 59CosG95! I'm very interested in electrification and improvement projects but not too savvy with the technical/engineering side of things.
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    Werrington grade separation updates

    Thanks for the brilliant compilation Crun! The music is soothing too 8-). I noticed that some of the pantographs are almost vertical on the mainline in places; does the OHLE have to be high there for a particular reason?
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    Back on the platform

    Thanks for another very interesting and informative set of reports! Sounds like a marathon day with some really good photos. :D
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    TPE Mark 5A coaching stock progress

    :lol: That was low!

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