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    Grand central 180’s in Lincoln.

    I saw 2 Grand Central’s 180 passing through Lincoln at 16:55 and 17:12 respectivelytoday, the 1655 going towards Saxilby direction and 1712 one passing in another direction. There is also an Azuma at 1714 going towards Saxilby direction. I want to know is there an diversion on East coast...
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    Northern class 158+153 coaches out of Lincoln

    i just saw a minute ago 12:20 a Northern class 158 is coupled with a class 153 in GWR colours heading out of Lincoln. I want to know the coach number of that 153, its gone so quick and I just can’t see the number. Thanks in advance
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    Scotrail liveried 158 in lincoln

    I just saw a minute ago a scotrail liveried 158 in heading out of Lincoln. The time is 1735 , I want to query what no is that unit?
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    Northern rail Sheffield - Lincoln diagrams

    I noticed in the past 2-3 weeks there are no pacers on this route and it is replaced with 150, 156 and 158s. I wonder where the pacers are displaced and originally what lines do those 150 and 158 works on. Times I noticed: 11/06/18 19:22 class 150 (to Leeds?/ PIDS display Leeds but I think it...
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    Trespassers mindset and ways to change that.

    In this forum I knew that almost everyone is strongly against trespassing, also network rail, BTP and TOCs did got adverts to educate people, nevertheless there are some people still trespass. I believe some ideas which may change that. Why people trespass First- They want to save time...
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    [trivia] Examples of heritage railways connected to the National Rail network at more than one end?

    Are there any Main lines/Branch line connected by a heritage rail in between, either sharing a station or not? What I mean is you will not doubling back at the heritage rail.
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    First colour light Aspect in Great Britain

    Where and when is the first colour light aspect signal in Great Britain? I mean the 2,3 or 4 aspect signals. I assume colour light aspect comes along with track circuit so I may wish to know also where and when is the first operational track circuit in Britain.
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    Earphone policies for Train Drivers

    I spotted a freight train driver using earphone while driving. I wondered is this allowed in this industry or not? If caught what will happen to the driver?
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    Train Driver training in East Midlands Trains

    This is an article from Derby Telegraph, showing Train Driver's training. Managing a HST train running at 125 mph with hundreds of passengers is a huge responsibility. Thank you for keeping the country working.
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    People driving different modes of transport

    Does anyone in here drive different modes of transport, such as driving buses and trains or even boats? Can anyone share their experiences? :D
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    MTR South Island Line

    The Southern District in Hong Kong is the most beautiful part within the Hong Kong Island and it is famous for its seafood (Along with Sai Kung). The South Island Line started its service at late December in 2016. Here is my recent trip on this service. I boarded the train at Lei Tung and the...
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    What is your longest awake

    What is you longest awake- which means you do not have your eyes closed and can you explain why you are not asleep? I am interested because I haven't sleep for 16 hours and prior to that I have only 4 hour sleep.:idea:
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    Different Punishments for different offence- Funny Observation

    I know that different criminal offence attract different penalties. But I sometime find some offence should be treated more harshly got low penalties and some offence that is not so serious is treated more harshly. This is a table from the parliament website. Are recordable offence and like...
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    Unexpected License and Permits for different activities in UK

    I know the title is a bit vague but this is my best title I can have. Basically what I mean is do you ever heard some license and permits in UK - Which is England-Wales-Scotland and Northern Ireland that you don't ever heard about and never expected to have. Maybe I give some examples it will...
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    Heritage Rail connection with Network Rail Tracks

    I want to know is the GCR in Loughborough connected to anywhere on the Network Rail tracks. I can't see any connection of the GCR to the NR tracks on Google maps. Are the Visiting trains loaded onto a Truck and put onto the tracks every time. Also I want to know is the NVR in Peterborough...
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    Charlie Gard: Parents' appeal for US treatment bid fails

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-40206045 Basically, I feel that the judge should have allowed it. Even if the chances are silm if it can bring a little hope to the parents then it should go forward. If the treatment is successful, that is great but if isn't then people will gain some...
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    Class 153, 156 Window height query

    I went on a train trips few days ago and I sat at the table seat of a 156 on outbound journey and a 153 back(Also table seat) ( Both train journeys are on EMT). I feels the 153 windows are higher because my view is blocked a bit but when I took the first train the views are normal. Maybe I am...
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    Trespassing penalty

    I travel to different station and I noticed the penalty written on the signs are different. Some are 1000 pounds and some are 2000, which one is the correct amount I wonder ?:roll:
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    GCR 1940's War Weekend

    I went to the GCR War Weekend, such a nice experience. Having enjoyable chats and also bought some items in the vintage market. Photos to follow.:D
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    Hikers of RailUK Forums

    How many here on this forum are hikers? I mean someone who hikes quite often and like to go to different hills around the UK :idea:

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