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For many years the 07:00 service from Cardiff to Bristol TM has been the subject of many complaints regarding overcrowding even proposals to cut out stops at STJ to reduce overcrowding.Now that usage is vastly reduced its booked for a 9 car 802 at present!

Just spotted 2 ICI Tanks on lowloaders in Newport presume heading for Sims.The ICI roundal was the old pre blue style so must not have been painted since the 80s.Anyone know where they have come from?

Why are so many running during the week and not Saturdays?

I think the time has come to allow fully vaccinated people to be able to go abroad and attend mass gatherings etc.The ones who choose not to be vaccinated will have to miss out.

A few years ago I travelled on a Steam excursion from Cwmbran to Carlisle and not far from Carlisle on the outward journey the loco failed causing a fair amount of damage to the middle motion/cylinder.I cant remember when it was or the loco involved.

Has the extra 15mph and Tilt been worth it? Would a new build of 91s and Mk4s done the job?

With electrification almost there it may not be long before we see an AC Electric run into South Wales. Has one ever visited before under tow? I remember the odd ones dragged into Blackpool North before the wires went up.A few 87s were cut up in Caerwent but I think they came in by road.

What are the largest Towns in the UK that have no Railway Station?

Will there be any Freight along the GWR lines using electric haulage?