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  1. Wyvern

    Channel 5 Documentary: Intercity 125

    And of course the APT which was going on at the same time.
  2. Wyvern

    Channel 5 Documentary: Intercity 125

    Verdict: A Curate's Egg. Short on historical and technical accuracy It all actually started when they wanted to run cement trains faster and the Presflo wagons kept derailing. HSFV1 was the forerunner of the HST and the APT and every new train since:
  3. Wyvern

    Ecclesbourne Valley Rly Multiple Memories Gala

    I see East Midlands Trains will also be loaning a 153. Interesting question: does the EVR have an EMT driver among its volunteers, or will they have to find someone who signs them and provide a pilot? I understand it will be making some journeys, not just a static exhibit.
  4. Wyvern

    Editing Wikipedia

    Firstly discuss it in the article Talk Page Or then contact the person directly who keeps reverting you. Or appeal to an administrator
  5. Wyvern

    Mobility information website (including all public transport modes)

    http://www.rica.org.uk/content/mobility For those with limited mobility, particularly wheelchair and scooter users this a most useful site. It details the provisions by each TOC, tram and bus company. Which companies provide free access, through those requiring pre-obtained permits to...
  6. Wyvern

    A new clock at St Pancras

    I saw that the other day. Thanks for explaining it Too subtle.
  7. Wyvern

    Photography petition

    Petitioning European Parliament: Save the Freedom of Photography! #saveFoP
  8. Wyvern

    Freeview - lack of channels

    Local repeaters often only give a limited number of channels. Most of the aerials round me point to Sutton Coldfield to get the most, but they also get West Midlands programmes. I use the local transmitter so I can get East Midlands and put up with reduced quanity and in any case I'm too low...
  9. Wyvern

    Effect of strike on Tuesday 26 May?

    I imagine the effect will be considerable as it will affect a large number of people. :)
  10. Wyvern

    Who could take over from Ed Miliband?

    On so many occasions peope resort to ad hominem attcks to reinforce their arguments. It has been pointed out that, as a decorated former serviceman, people would have to focus on issues and avoid personal insults. Another point with any choice is that there is a perception that politicians...
  11. Wyvern

    General Election 2015 - Thoughts/Predictions/Results

    Regarding electoral systems, I dont claim to be an expert, but I'm a fan of this fellow; http://anotherangryvoice.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/fair-votes-now.html Moreover he doesnt just whinge , he offers things people can do. (The rest of his massive site is worthing loking through too)
  12. Wyvern

    Trivia: Two changes from London?

    Wirksworth (Yes its on National Rail Enquiries and I'm pretty certain you can buy a through ticket)
  13. Wyvern

    Samaritans Adverts on trains

    There are Samaritans adverts on most stations around the country, particularly where ther have been suicides. I haven't seen any on trains though,
  14. Wyvern

    An Interesting Film: Diesel Trainride (1959)

    Trouble is peope would mess about distracting the driver, causing him to pull the blinds down for privacy. As usual the few spoiling it for the many. And nowadays you've got the sm**a**ses with Twitter spreading ill-informed commentaries far and wide.
  15. Wyvern

    SIM Cards for visit to UK

    EE is possibly also the best for coverage. ???? It has never let me down anyhow.
  16. Wyvern

    On this day Diana Rigg was tied to the track at Stapleford!

    Funny to think that the first owner of Stapleford was so set against the railways he was responsible for the massive curve in the Syston-Peterborough line. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syston_and_Peterborough_Railway#Preparation On the oher hand the next owner, Lord Gretton had been much enabled...
  17. Wyvern

    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway goes Underground

    Meanwhile work beginning on the Midland Main Line electrification :)
  18. Wyvern

    Terry Pratchett

    My introduction to Tery Pratchett was "The Thief of Time" I now have all of his books and some of the spinoffs and have to resist the tempation to buy them as presents for my grandsons. . Terry Pratchett gave us a million dollars for Alzheimer’s research – here’s what we did with it
  19. Wyvern

    TV Programme - 'The Nation's Railway' BBC 4 : Tues 24 Feb

    Like this by the LMS you mean? :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9rSzitGZZg However by "something worthwhile" I was meaning world-leading railway technology :evil:
  20. Wyvern

    TV Programme - 'The Nation's Railway' BBC 4 : Tues 24 Feb

    They built that after this happened. THe lads were quite subdued when they returned to the RTC that afternoon

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