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As this is part of the 9 day 'Great Britain' tour; a big money spinner for both RTC and WCRC, I would be extremely surprised if it doesn't run!

Been up there many times. Instead of going for the A6 stay on the B6261. There are plenty of possibilities off that road and any number of places to park. Just have a look at Google Maps and street view. You'll get the idea!

On 20th August 1984 while coming south over the S&C 777 Sir Lamiel dropped a fusible plug just north of Appleby. Fortunately the owner's rep on the footplate was able to get an injector on to deliver a little water to the firebox crown thus preventing any serious damage.

And given the time it's taking to electrify the Transpennine route, even if it happens, I won't live to see it.

Not at all... If you find you are missing Chicago and its trains there are some live webcams available on YouTube on the Steel Highway channel. Try this one for a start.

There's a map of Prague region tariff zones at https://pid.cz/en/tickets-and-fare/tariff-zones/ and fare information is available at https://pid.cz/en/tickets-and-fare/. From your map it looks like you'll need a Zones 1-13 ticket at 140CZK. Edit: No, I was wrong, that doesn't include central...

It seems the RhB are short of drivers... See story with more details at https://www.20min.ch/ (in German)

Along with the rest of the RhB...

Going back to the early 1970s the MV Loch Arkaig used to sail from Mallaig to Portree calling at Kyle and Rassay a few times a week. I recall returning from Portree very early in the morning and with the sun just rising that was a spectacular journey! That route was withdrawn during the 70s...

Although I've not seen anything official, my understanding is that ENTCS passes are valid at any time and I've often used mine before 09.30. That's not to say it definitely is valid, it may just be that the drivers I've encountered don't know or don't care! Edit: Found the correct gen...

It was built with a view to allowing an upgrade to double track; bridges and tunnels having space, but never upgraded.

The FAQ for the HVV Switch app regarding using the D-Ticket states: Will my Germany ticket also be displayed in the hvv switch app if I am offline? Yes. As soon as your Germany ticket has been loaded into the hvv switch app, it will be displayed at any time, whether online or offline...

Exactly. I'm, let's say getting on in years and don't drive so if I need to make a long journey it has to be by train and being able to reserve a seat is essential. I could just about manage half an hour standing but anything more, I need a seat! If the choice had to be either no reservations...

Some years ago the North Yorkshire Moors Railway did this very well by turning Levisham into 'Le Visham', a station in Occupied France though, while I think there was, I can't be sure that there was an SS presence.

Not a problem where I live. Cyclists can't ride on the pavements due to parked cars blocking it...

Here's another recommendation for the HVV Switch app. Very straightforward and seems less complex than using the mo.pla website as long as you remember to cancel before the 10th of the month. Off topic I know but the ferry across the Elbe at Rathen isn't included in the area day tickets either...

You could start with https://www.xn--v-info-vxa.ch/de which will give you access to public transport timetables across Switzerland. Only available in German. Edit: beaten too it! That's the same site as in the post above!

It will show departures but only for the destination selected in your search and only then displays departures at the current time, not the arrival time. Definitely a step backward.

I wouldn't dismiss going that way since, as long as you don't mind a fairly early start and a long day, you can get all the way to Köln or maybe Aachen using the 49€ Deutschland ticket which isn't valid on ICE, IC/EC trains. With a 7AM start you'd be in Köln before 5PM changing at Magdeburg...

NR systems will have it as 98699 whatever number Smithy has it running as.