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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/near-miss-at-euxton-junction Luckily no injuries, but this must have been a really frightening experience. James

Yet another Woodhead conjecture thread, so apologies in advance. If in the 1970's Woodhead had been converted to 25KV OHLE would it have lasted longer? And how much is involved changing from the original 1500V DC to 25KV AC? James

I seem to remember that some loco works used to work on units or locos that were well away from their normal allocated areas. For example, Southern EMUs went to Horwich for painting- necessitating a long distance journey for a job that could potentially be done locally. Was there any reason for...

My partner and I are hoping to visit London on the coronation weekend Friday 5th to Sunday 7th May. Outbound seems fine, but the return is all greyed out until Wednesday 10th May. The journey is EBA (Euxton Balshaw Lane) to EUS. Any ideas? James

Let's exclude the London terminii.Wigan Wallgate to Wigan North Western via normal timetabled services? Any others that immediately jump out? James

At times it can take ages from planning to completion of a route or branch off. Are there any cases where a line was planned for a particular flow, was built and before completion the reason for the flow was withdrawn? Otherwise what was the shortest a line was in use? James

I've been using the excellent Rail Miles app as well as RealTime Trains. I wonder if there is anyway to hybridise these and incorporate a highlighted rail route onto a map? Google maps will highlight the current route so it can be seen in the context of the local area. I think it would be...

I note on Real Time Trains that there is the station Euxton Balshaw Lane (EBA) which is goes over the WCML at 90 degrees. About a mile south there is another Balshaw Lane as a location - situated about 1 mile (and approx 5 chains) in the direction of Wigan...

Anyone have any clue about the steam loco on a low loader on the M61 Southbound between junctions 9 and 8 this afternoon. Looked to be either in primer or bare (rusty) metal. Think it was a tank loco of some type. I was in heavy traffic so difficult to get any other details. James

Ten pence dearer for a return journey as opposed to the single price. What's the furthest you can get for the least amount of money? Just over 2 and a half miles for a penny. At that rate it's Manchester to London for a quid. James.

Are there any routes that although part of the National Rail Network are completely isolated? Isle of Wight would be a candidate, but are there any others? There have been temporary examples when routes have been severed and stock has been trapped. James

What track or route has the least frequent usage that is also regular? So a once in a blue moon RHTT won't count but a timetabled service. James

Does anyone remember this one? I managed to get a copy on VHS and transferred it to digital, quality is poor. The story is about British society being overcome by a fear of machinery and only a young girl and several foreign companions can go anywhere near machinery. I'm not sure how it...

I've recently been staying near Horton in Ribblesdale, at a campsite overlooking the S&C. Could the ticketing gurus give me the cheapest option for a day's travel from Horton in Ribblesdale to Carlisle and then travel to Settle, finally returning to Horton in Ribblesdale. In theory it's...

I've had a look on the TwoTogether FAQ page and can't see anything, although it was a bit of a "man look" so I've probably missed the glaringly obvious. My partner and I use a TwoTogether railcard for purely leisure travel. We have probably lost about 3 months validity due to the Covid...

From 1924 to March 1957 there was a large ammunition storage facility just off Sinderland Road, known as RAF Broadheath. During WW2 this made Altrincham and Sale a prime target - notwithstanding the industrial complexes locally. Today there is very little left, a few concrete foundations and a...

As a child I was always amused by my father recounting how he used to travel from St. Pancreas as he used to call it. Any other places on the network (loosley) named after body parts? I suppose Penistone would be a good shout! James

From 1924 to March 1957 there was a large ammunition storage facility just off Sinderland Road, known as RAF Broadheath. During WW2 this made Altrincham and Sale a prime target - notwithstanding the industrial complexes locally. Today there is very little left, a few concrete foundations and a...

I'm in danger of sounding like a serial complainer - that's not my intention, but tonight I'm rather seething. My elderly mother and another pensioner are planning on travelling tomorrow (11/07) from URM to LIV - needing to be in Liverpool just after 09:00 - the 07:58 service is ideal. I've...

Following on from this thread - https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/trivia-signals-that-never-show-green.180040/ Are there any signals which have not changed aspect for years? I seem to recall that when a line is lifted the junction is still signalled as it's easier to show a signal at danger...