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    Operations of the Waterloo-Exeter 50s (and loco diagramming in general)

    I had 50007 to Waterloo from Exeter & then back just after lunch with D400 in 1992 Was window hanging enjoying the ride & some chub nicked my seat & moved my bags. As he was twice the size of me I decided not to make too much of it, just staring at him when I felt like. He bailed at Basingstoke...
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    Locomotive Services Fleet (LSL) updates

    Saw it at Atherstone Regarding 47841, after she’s been picked bare what then? Scrapping? If so what was the point of spending thousands on a repaint!
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    Driver Experiences - Diesel

    Did one a few years ago at the SVR Very professional & they put you at ease Thoroughly enjoyed it driving 50035
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    Freightliner Class 57/0 old diagrams & workings

    I know they worked to & from Lawley Street & also to Crewe as I used to photograph them at Nuneaton, Tamworth & Water Orton
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    Leicester-Burton line

    Took these two photos of the line during a walk last weekend First one is towards Lounge junction Second is towards Moira/Burton
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    Leicester-Burton line

    I live in Ashby, a stones throw from the old station & have done since 1977. The roads are full now & when 600 new homes are finished it’ll surely be worse. When I started driving back in 1986 the 9 miles to Burton took 20 mins Today it’s a good run to do it in under 30-35 Same applies to...
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    Who will buy the DRS Class 37 engines

    Some will be saved. One or two will possibly be purchased for parts only All depends on price. Deep pockets are needed either way.
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    Redex

    Always used it in my petrol cars. The cavaliers always responded nicely to a dose. Tried the diesel one in my present car & the mpg went up by around 4 mpg, hardly worth singing about but over 10,000 miles it’ll add up
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    Which heritage railways will do best financially in CY 2024?

    Did very well with its end of season one day diesel running day too with over 1,000 persons turning up to travel. More events like this are planned apparently
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    WCML South - rough riding?

    When I used to use the Trent valley from Tamworth the class 350’s had a tendency to hunt if that’s the word, where you can feel the wheels moving side to side on the rails. Used to be particularly bad north of Stafford Do they still do this?
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    Future of SWR's class 158/159 fleet

    Ok to run diesel into central Birmingham,Manchester, Liverpool or any other major city but not London?
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    Dangerous boarding procedures at Euston

    I drive to London as it’s generally cheaper. The only time I use the train nowadays is travelling into London to Marylebone or when on holiday in the West Country or if I’m popping into Birmingham when I drive to Sutton Coldfield which to be honest isn’t a lot as I can’t stand Birmingham
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    Dangerous boarding procedures at Euston

    Been like it for years at Euston. Why I gave up & now drive to London.
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    Looking for 0-60 times for all consists of trainsets that run in the 2020s

    Didn’t Rail Express do a 0-60 guide about 10 years ago?
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    Gaelan's train checker

    In my favourites already. Very useful
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    Pathfinder Premier Dining

    We always pay the supplement for a table for two Done it for a number of years Haven’t looked back since
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    Disruption due to an issue at Dawlish (18/10)

    1697720988 We’ve stayed on Marine Parade for a fair few years now just down from the tunnel on holiday We noticed that the ‘bang’ from the sea hitting the wall has got louder
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    Disruption due to an issue at Dawlish (18/10)

    Looking at Dawlish webcams the sea is choppy but it’s the spray coming over the wall

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