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  1. LucaZone

    Class 377 in 00

    Hiya, In case noone has picked up on this, but the guy behind Wells Green EWS Traction Maintenance Depot, is building his own Class 377 from a 168/170 Turbostar. http://www.wellsgreen-tmd.co.uk/omwb.htm Thought some of you would like to see. Regards
  2. LucaZone

    Alstom suing Eurostar over choosing Siemens

    Anyone know anything about this? Saw mention of the High Courts setting a date of October 2011 for the case to proceed. Regards
  3. LucaZone

    Weekly more expensive than Daily? [SWT]

    Hiya, Not sure if ive missed something but Ive gone back to taking the train from Brookwood to Guildford after a stint of driving into work. My week ticket cost £33.20 (covering 7 days of travel) Out of curiosity, I checked a ticket machine for a peak return to Guildford that day and it...
  4. LucaZone

    ELL Gradient Profile

    Hiya, Anyone know where I might be able to get information on the new East London Line gradients and formations? cheers
  5. LucaZone

    South West Trains Cycle Policy

    :-xCycling to work has got to be one of the most environmentally friendly methods possible, and saves a fortune in travel costs. In this 'Green' crazy world we now live you'd think companies would be falling over themselves to be seen promoting support for environmentally friendly customers and...
  6. LucaZone

    China HSR

    Any ideas what the train on the left is? Not see that before.
  7. LucaZone

    German Update for RailWorks

    Hi all, A little notice so that you know what is coming hopefully today. So for those that like to 'Back Up' do so soon. As far as we are aware the only issue users should have is that old Save games will not load once the new update has been pushed out. best regards Adam The German Update...
  8. LucaZone

    HS2 - Old Oak Common

    This is sparked by a graphic in what some like to call 'Liar' but bear with me, as I think its an interesting discussion. Rails current issue (640) has a graphic of a proposed layout for an Old Oak Common interchange between GWML and HS2, positioned directly opposite the North Pole building...
  9. LucaZone

    High Speed One

    Looking at the competition and other images dotted around the Europeanbahn Website, it looks like they are set to release High Speed One from St Pancras at least to the Channel Tunnel. Not sure if they will cross into France or carry on through to Lille or Paris. I did a heck of alot of work...
  10. LucaZone

    [Ticket Advice]Munster > Padaborn

    Hiya, Can anyone offer some ticket advice on the following trip: Im trying to get from Munster Airport to Padaborn Airport by Rail and Cab in North East Germany. Its an easy cab ride from Munster Airport to their central station as well as from a local station to Padaborn. What I am...
  11. LucaZone

    Southampton Tunnel

    Hiya, Maybe I have missed something but I am interested to know/see the improvesments to the Southampton Tunnel carried out over Christmas. I thought there would be some topics but cannot find any. Cheers
  12. LucaZone

    UKs sharpest gradient change?

    Saw this pic and it got me thinking. http://www.trainpics.net/p62111415.html How fast would a train need to go to 'jump' the rails? Are there other sharp gradient changes around the UK? Cheers Adam
  13. LucaZone

    Class 450 Traction motors

    Hiya, Cna anyone point me towards details about what and why the Class 444 and 450 units make the high pitched whining sound? Im looking to recreate or record these sounds and want to know what causes them to occur. Cheers
  14. LucaZone

    DLR Gradient Information

    Anyone know where I can find information on the DLR gradients and track profiles? Cheers
  15. LucaZone

    Free WiFi on SouthWestTrains

    Does anyone know about developments of Free WiFi for SouthWestTrains? I was on a train coming back from London last night, checked my Ipod to change the music I was listening to and realised I was connected to a WiFi network. At first I thought it was someone else on the train with a laptop...
  16. LucaZone

    Glasgow Aiport Link Scrapped

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8256474.stm Have the Class 380 units been started yet?
  17. LucaZone

    Dapol Class 67+DVT Exclusive Deal

    Dapol have produced an exclusive set of Class 67+DVT models in N-Gauge that are being sold only from the onboard WSMR trains. Not entirely sure if its a dummy set or if the Class 67 is powered, but thought I would give a heads up to anyone interested.
  18. LucaZone

    HTA Coal Hopper in Db Schenker Red

    I could have sworn I recently saw somewhere, a HTA wagon repainted into DB Schenker Red, in relation to DBS targeting some new freight market. Anyone else seen this? It could have been in Liar.....
  19. LucaZone

    Woking Down Yard

    Anyone know whats going on at Woking Down Yard, the virtual quarry they have setup there. They are gradually making a rather large concrete base at the west end, next to the Portsmouth line junction. Is this for a new site office maybe? Replacing or moving the one built from many a...
  20. LucaZone

    Class 380 Corridor Connection

    Can anyone confirm if the amazing slant in the mock and designs of the Class 380 Desiro is actually serious? It looks far to unlikely to operate I would have thought.

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