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    Car Parking around M25/M4 area

    Good Evening. I have an appointment on Monday afternoon in Central London. I am an infrequent visitor to London, so am after a bit of advice. I am unable to book any advance ticket to London due to the nature of the appointment, not knowing the duration etc, so I will be driving down the M4...
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    Weston Super Mare Disruption (19/03)

    Does anyone have any details on the apparent disruption around the Weston Super Mare area, causing both XC and GWR services to be delayed in excess of 3hrs; http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/C11174/2019/03/19/advanced http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/C58959/2019/03/19/advanced...
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    Routing Query

    On Saturday I will be travelling from Bristol to Liverpool. My ticket says route "any permitted". It is a SOR. With expected bad weather at the weekend, I'm trying to make a contingency route incase the XC Birmingham route becomes affected by the inclement weather. The Marches isn't the best...
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    NLL Junctions and Chords

    Have been familiarising myself with the NLL and various fringe routes lately as I will be spending some time around the Camden and Tottenham areas soon. There are a few routes and chords that I can't see what purpose they serve and whether they are still in use today. There is a junction to...
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    Freight Yards/Lines around the West Country

    Any of the more knowledgable members know if any of the following places are still in use and see fright services today? Tytherington Quarry Machen Quarry Avonmouth Bennets Siding Chittering Estate Ashchurch MOD sidings Melding Quarry Moorswater Berkeley (Sharpness) Nuclear Yard...
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    ECML Closed near Darlington due to fire (now cleared)

    The ECML is closed between Newcastle and Darlington due to a line side fire. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-19664996
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    6z69

    Does anyone know the ID numbers of the two Class 31 loco's that worked 6Z69 Cardiff Tidal - Chaddesden Sidings please? Much appreciated!
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    A couple of unusuals at Bristol

    Anyone know what 7Z09 was formed off? And does anyone know the 2 Class 73's that went through Temple Meads at around Midday on 0O73?
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    What stations am I describing?

    1). 13 Passenger Platforms 2 Through Lines Served by FGW, SWT and XC Trains Daily Freight passes through 2). 4 Passenger Platforms Served by SWT, FGW, Southern and XC Trains Daily Freight Passes through 3). 4 Platforms Served by XC, London...
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    Tamworth Freight

    Hey all! Just wondered if the more travelled and experienced spotter could help out and give me a heads up with any freight that is expected through Tamworth between 10.30 and 16.30 tomorrow! Me and my boy are going to Tamworth for a little bit of spotting/watching tomorrow! He likes...
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    Avonmouth BHT

    Anyone know anything about traffic to/from the Coal plant at Avonmouth! I haven't seen a coal train down there for what must be over 3 months now and I go past there a good few times every week!! The trackwork still has a shine though so I presume something still goes there!! How many...
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    Dawlish bakery

    Edit by Yorkie: Posts moved from thread about tour timings May I recommend a visit to Gays Bakery whilst you're waiting! The best cakes and pastries I have ever had!
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    Train Service Controller

    Hey guys! Having a ponder about going for the above job! I know what it's all about etc! However, I don't know what the salary is like! Does it exceed £25k? Anyone able to tell me would be much appreciated! Ta muchly!
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    A small request please!!

    Just a quick one!! Is anyone able to tell me what traction ( and number if possible ) operated 5Z51 today? DRS operated Crewe Gresty Bridge - Devonport Dockyard? Thanks in advance!!

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