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  1. Hampshire Unit

    Double Decker Trains (again)

    Just thinking about the tunnel at Southampton is enough to make me fear it !!! They dropped the track bed there by a few inches so that the new larger freight containers could fit through and how many weeks did that take ???? And thats just one tunnel :(
  2. Hampshire Unit

    Double Decker Trains (again)

    www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/transport/double_decker_trains_to_reduce_rail_congestion_1_2607319 Please use the above link. "She added: ‘Comfort and availability of seats are vital to that’ " Love that bit. And that must be why SWT use the 450's on the route:D
  3. Hampshire Unit

    Train despatchers

    Shout a warning to people as and when required ? Im sure that most travellers have heard someonr being told to "Stand Away" whilst a train is starting to move. Use the different available ways to warn the traincrew to stop there train if required? Remember prevention is better then cure and...
  4. Hampshire Unit

    Tops codes

    Thank you Problem solved :D
  5. Hampshire Unit

    Train despatchers

    There Job may seem pointless to some in the public eye but at some locations they are worth there weight in gold !!! Its a shame that some toc's can't see just how important they remain especially in a situation like say a child trying to run along next to the train to race a friend. In...
  6. Hampshire Unit

    Southampton Signaling problems this morning

    One of the reasons was due to a faulty batch of relays supplied and used during the work :roll:
  7. Hampshire Unit

    Tops codes

    Help needed from a tops user ????? From Tops or trust how do I find a loco pool ???? I remember it being something like ..... LP 2H WBAN Sorry to those who don't use trust/tops I just need a quick refresher :roll:
  8. Hampshire Unit

    Railtourer 'The Channel Coast Express' 02/05/11

    1z43 02/05/11 skegness 06:20 peterboro pass 09:04 flettonjn 09:08 09:23 conngtnsj pass 09:31 huntingdn pass 09:39 sandy pass 09:53 hitchin pass 10:13 stevenage pass 10:18 woolmrgrn pass 10:21 digsweljn pass 10:24 welwyn gc pass 10:26 pottrsbar pass...
  9. Hampshire Unit

    Rail Guide 2011

    No to ADHD but he does have a slight learning disability. Possibly very very slight autisum. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- So is it safe to say that no one knows if these books show max speed for units and locos ????
  10. Hampshire Unit

    Stupid things

    Passenger : Does this train stop at Portsmouth Harbour ?? Station Staff : I hope so madam or it will make one bloody big splash. :D
  11. Hampshire Unit

    Rail Guide 2011

    Im sorry to start a new thread having not been here for Soooooo long but need some help as normal. I am looking for a book for my son. For some strange reason he needs to know just about every fact there is about different classes of trains and inparticular there speeds. So the question...
  12. Hampshire Unit

    Portsmouth To Waterloo Closed

    yes sorry it was 6N01 but the right engine. It was on a ballast run from Eastleigh. It was freed without the crane and continued the journey without assistance.
  13. Hampshire Unit

    Portsmouth To Waterloo Closed

    The Line has now re-opened at 0750. Not bad shut from 0130 – 0750 all because of a metal bin and a teenager who can’t hold his beer !!!!
  14. Hampshire Unit

    Portsmouth To Waterloo Closed

    The Line is closed between Petersfield and Haslemere on the Portsmouth to Waterloo line Due to 6N02 (66091) Hitting a Large metal bin placed on the line at Liphook. The crane might be needed to lift 66091 so may remain shut for sometime. I feel sorry for all the Portsmouth fans trying to get to...
  15. Hampshire Unit

    Platform Tickets

    Looking at this thread in a slightly different way, during my time of working on the Platforms and ticket barriers we were encouraged to point people in the direction of the Platform Ticket. Not for the revenue protection aspect but simply because it provided insurance to both the person...
  16. Hampshire Unit

    Rescheduled strike dates

    The law of the land requires seven days notice. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Please don’t get dragged in by the media coverage. Yes the Database was out of date but it’s the same staff members who are still eligible to vote. The location of his work being wrong is...
  17. Hampshire Unit

    442 Wessex

    Was wondering if anyone could help me out with the same question but for weekdays ??? Do the 442’s run on the Gatwick Express or do they mainly serve Brighton ?
  18. Hampshire Unit

    Do trainspotters lie

    Sadley sooooooooooooooo true
  19. Hampshire Unit

    Do trainspotters lie

    Just as a different view on this I don’t think the activity involved really matters. If you get a liar in life its not because that person is a rail enthusiast, Bird spotter or even a stamp collector its because he is a liar and will be at work and play.
  20. Hampshire Unit

    Network Rail Signallers: Strike Action

    Alternatives then please ??????? Is a safe Railway not important to yourself or are you happy to take Risks as long as the travelling public might get there ???????

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