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Nothing new to report on those Class 60's as of yet.

To be honest. It will be a very sad times when the HST's are no longer operating on the mainline with the original Mk3's with the non-powered doors. Although the GTi's for GWR, the XC and the Scotrail ones will be around for a fair bit. I hope that the 125 group will gain a full length HST for...

Indeed as it will most likely be slightly different on the actual trains rather than as shown on the mock up image ;).

I quite like the new livery on the 390's to be honest :).

So there is a possibility for GBRF to obtain some Class 60's then? :).

Hello Andy, To be honest mate and looking back. I think the problem with that photo was due to one of the "dots" on the viewfinder was on the anti-climber spike (that purple bar thing) and I didn't note that at the time I half depressed the shuttter switch to set the auto-focus before I fully...

I got it and there is a nifty way to "belt" two birds with one stone metaphorically speaking when the GC HST's are retired from service. As the MTU power units could be removed as a source of spares for other HST's as you mentioned and the HST carcass could be sold onwards to the 125 group which...

I got you mate as with all the mass introduction of the Class 800/801 IEP trains that will be entering service with VTEC/GWR. I was under the impression that there would be a mass withdrawal of HST's from both fleets. But thankfully this is not the case and will mean I shall have a bit longer to...

Hi guys, I thought I should mention that the photos of 67028 and 60087 were taken with my Sony WX200 as I tend to carry that on me when I am out and about as it helps with getting some trains on a "fly-by" or if I do not have the time to root out the DSLR :). I use the "Intelligent Auto" with...

It is mate :). I have just had some homemade galaxy coated Scottish Shortbread :). Here is the recipe for anyone interested: Just melt a large block of galaxy in a glass bowl over some hot water in a pan until it is molten liquid and keep stirring it, but do not allow the chocolate to...

For me. I have three favourites. Class 60, The idle sound of this brute shows the sheer power of how powerful those locomotives are. Another enjoyable sound fact about that locomotive is that they sound lovely and nice under full power and on a hot day, you can hear the roar of the cooling...

I have two answers for that. First of all despite that the 180/185/220/221/222 etc all use the Cummins QSK19. I prefer the Class 185 as in my opinion, is sounds more throaty to me :). My second reason and why I didn't list the Class 180 etc is because I didn't want to be greedy :). But the...

Crushed Galaxy Ripple scattered over some Kelly's Vanilla Cornish Ice Cream. Recommended :).

Hi guys, Unfortunately the sun was blazing hard when it came out from the clouds. Being a novice user of DSLR. I am not the best at taking photos. But I am learning through trial and error :). So I do apologise for the over-exposed ones that are a wee bit too bright. I recommend a trip for...

I hope I am not too late in replying. But you could try places like "the British Heart Foundation" or "Cancer Research UK". I have donated some surplus model railway stuff to them in the past and helping out some good causes in the process :).

From what I have seen on the DLC page on Steam. It looks pretty good as there is three locomotives/trains included. Class 43 HST - GWR Class 166 DMU - GWR Class 66 Diesel Locomotive - DB Schenker If they could include the Heathrow line into the route, that would be a good start. But I...

Tunnock's Tea Cakes. Absolutely love them :).

Sorry to hear that mate in regarding the screaming kids. This has happened to me in past travels. Not sure if you like to play music but some noise cancelling headphones might be helpful in those situations. I am glad you are enjoying the days out and soon, I will be using VTEC first class. So I...

Lots of great photos there and some of those locations have given me some ideas for the future of my planned trips :).

Thanks guys :). To be honest in regarding the NR Class 150/1. I wasn't expecting to see that one at Nottingham as its normally 158's and I think the last time I saw a 150 at Nottingham was about 2001 or even earlier in Centro colours. Anyhows its time for the July logs and its a double visit...