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http://www.charity-railtours.co.uk/futuretours.html The 2016 (hopefully the first of two!) Charity Railtours' excursion will be in aid of MacMillan Cancer Relief and will feature 61306 Mayflower with its namesake tour - The Mayflower on Saturday, June 11th of 2016. Leaving with a Diesel...

Hi Chaps and Chapettes, 317729 and another 317/7 are at Hornsey to work as an 8-car Diagram for First Capital Connect. I was wondering if anybody "in the know" knew if there were pre-planned diagrams for the pair? Better still; I was wondering if anybody had the 317/7 diagrams period...

Well hello Ladies and Gentlemen from Oxfordshire! Unit 1198 has now safely arrived at her new home - which will be revealed by . The move was near enough completed 'overnight' from the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway, with whom we conclude a good working relationship. We obviously wish them all...

All, I am pleased and proud to announce that the EMU Preservation Society is commencing its first real fundraising appeal - in the shape of our 'Fratton Fund'. The general jist is that we would love for people to visit our Paypal page and take part in the 'Fratton Fund' - where a donation of...

Chaps and Chapettes, This weekend (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) the EMU Preservation Society needs an awful lot of hands to help them with keeping ex 'CEP' unit 1198 fully up to scratch at the Pontypool & Blaenavon. This is the last weekend before a VERY important inspection by what should be...

Has anyone seen this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V9QR7XkYc V9QR7XkYcU

Won't bore anybody with any amazingly gritty details, but be prepared to keep August 2nd - August 4th in your diaries. Rushden's 31206 is now a confirmed attendee for the Summer Diesel Gala. They haven't had a 'Goyle' on that line as the current incarnate, what happened before 1985 mind is...

66727 passes Wandsworth Town with a Class 466 Drag 37667 and 37610 pass Watford Junction with a Nuclear 66594 passes Watford Junction working the 4M49 ex Grain 90039 and 92019 pass Watford Junction working the 6L48 ex Garston 90044 passes Watford Junction working the 4S88 ex...

Guys, I have a question which some of you may be able to answer, how do railway companies, heritage railways and railtour operators sell alcohol on their trains per licencing? I had heard that if a train operated between two Counties, or between two Council / unitary authorities, you...

Gentlemen A quick question from me, I am aware that a company called Ferneaux Riddall of Portsmouth make the "Halo Plus" range of Dispatch or Signalling torches, as I ordered one for various duties at a Pres line. I would however like to ask if anyone knows the name of the company who...

Gents The Swanley & New Barn Railway re-opens on the Saturday 24th of March. It will operate every weekend until September, and during School holidays is also open weekdays. Bank Holidays will also see it open. What is more important though is that we would appreciate anybody over the age...

Gents The Swanley & New Barn Railway re-opens on the Saturday 24th of March. It will operate every weekend until September, and during School holidays is also open weekdays. Bank Holidays will also see it open. What is more important though is that we would appreciate anybody over the age...

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/29830 Following two recent incidents, I am nothing short of compelled to act, I see at least, on behalf of various enthusiasts who may not be likely to complain. At London Bridge, a member of staff saying it was illegal decided to try and block my...

Was looking at VT's franchise and services last night, and wondered if anyone would be interested in sharing their opinions on what they could do to improve I looked at Manchester and Liverpool, and think there are some problems with the way it is. Last train Monday - Friday is shown as 2007...

Sorry for being late Friday 24th, 4E24 split in half (an FLA wagon appeared to just "snap" in the middle) outside my house. Luckily I was able to get pictures - the only person to do so. http://www.flickr.com/photos/drs37087/5872133659/in/photostream