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    Katowice to Prague via the scenic route

    Evening Recently I booked a spontaneous long weekend for next week flying into Katowice and out of Prague and was wondering if anyone could recommend a scenic route between the two via the Carpathians/Tatras that's hauled throughout or most of the way (preferably with fresh air stock) ...
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    Stagecoach in The Lakes Olympian and B10M routes

    Hi Planning a day in The Lake District for the end of August, does anyone know what routes (with good views) normally produce Olympians and B10Ms these days please? Cheers. Thanks, Jim.
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    1st Class Caledonian sleeper supplement with STD ALR

    Hi Bit of a silly question, but I just found a 50 quid Caledonian sleeper supplement from EUS to ABD, which I think is a good deal. However, is it possible to buy this with a standard class all line rover I would I need a first class version? Thanks, Jim.
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    First class on 0812 EDB - MAN Saturday

    Hey Does anyone know if there's complimentary refreshments in first on this service on Saturdays? Cheers.
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    Most frequent parliamentary service?

    These obviously aren't very frequent, just curious though. I don't suppose the now-hourly Melksham service counts?
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    Old FGV/TRAM Benidorm to Denia MAN 2300 DMUs

    Hi I may of posted something like this before, but does anyone know if the old MAN 2300 DMU running between Benidorm and Denia in Spain is still in service? As I'm planning to go down there in April 2015 and it would be very nice to still see it in service and give it a bash. Either way...
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    Class 319s - Southern logos

    Hi Just noticed on Facebook today that some of the TSGN Southern livery 319s have their Southern logos back. I thought they would be going in the new TGSN livery or something? Thanks, Jim.
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    Plug socket trains within travelcard zones?

    Hi Guys Bit of a random one, I know service you can use within the London travelcard zones run by 377/5s/6s/7s, 450s (Declassified first ONLY), and 379s,etc. Does anyone know any other trains/services with safe plug sockets between travelcard destinations? Thanks, Jim.
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    Upcoming major diversions

    Hi Bit basic but does anyone know of any upcoming major train diversions, including ones that are planned but are yet to be announced? Thanks, Jim.
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    Scottish 158s

    Hi there During my upcoming stay in the Lake District, I'll be off exploring the network of Central Scotland. Does anyone know what services the small amount of 158's with original BR seats work up there, especially ex-SWT 158786 (does it's original interior remain?) Thanks, Jim.
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    Class 317/7 diagrams?

    Hi Just wanted to know if there's any specific diagrams the class 317/7s in passenger service are following at the moment, if so, what? Ta, Jim.
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    X43 Poole - Weymouth starts 27th July

    http://www.damory.co.uk/news/x43-weymouth-poole-starts-27-july/ Might do this when I bash the Weymouth Wizard HST again in August. It's just a shame that they've rerouted it to Poole rather than Swanage unlike last year. What does everyone think? Wonder what buses Damory will use on it this...
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    153's with '158' seats

    Does anyone know if any still have this kind of refurbishment? Thanks.
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    SW 158 to Paignton

    http://headcodes.info/tractionSearch.php?trac=158884 I know that it happened back in July/August, but I didn't know it's been happening again recently, does anyone know of any other times since July the SW 158 has been back on that diagram? Would love to see such a now rare sight on the sea...
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    SWT 158880 at Exeter Central 5th April

    Noticed single unit 158880 arriving and leaving Exeter Central on Saturday with the 1530 Waterloo service... Does anyone know why this happend? Did it continue to Waterloo as a single unit from Salisbury? Has this happened a lot recently? Thanks, Jim.
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    Class 458/5 diagrams

    Hi Does anyone know the diagrams for Tuesday the 15th of April please? Thanks, Jim.
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    Berlin ABC day tickets

    Hi Does anyone know if these tickets are valid for travel on intercity/ICE services within Berlin e.g. between Sudkreuz and Spandau? Thanks, Jim.
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    Bournemouth platforms 1 and 4

    Seeing as these platforms are still 'officaly open', do they ever seen any use by passenger trains? Thanks, Jim.
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    Class 159 whining noise

    Hi Since July/August, I've noticed that all of the 159's have started making a whining noise when accelerating and have only started making this noise since July'ish. I thought it would be because of the heat but it still happens now. Could anyone possibly shed some light why this happens...
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    444's and 450's to be replaced? (answer: no)

    Was reading through the transcript of SWT's recent live web chat. And one of the answers was that It is true that SWT 'have plans' to replace their Desiro fleet. Could anyone shed some more light on these 'plans'? Thanks, Jim.

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