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Some unwelcome news from the BBC.... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6py84255e6o

Yesterday's Great Britain VI demonstrated that it's possible to run a double headed steam train with 10 carriages from Craven Arms to Llandeilo Junction without deisel assistance. And quite late in the day. Is it feasible to run from Crewe at, say 0830am, to Llandeilo by steam, stopping to pick...

Just seen a video of this passing Bucknell on the Heart of Wales line. Double headed Black 5's no diesel on rear!!! GREAT!!! Any ideas why they dropped the diesel? Isn't it required to power the consist a/c and electric doors? If not then why do all those other excursions using mk2 aircons...

Does anyone have knowledge of original 1960's photos of BR Mk2 carriages in maroon livery? (Preferably in colour). AFAIK these were only FK's, everything else was corporate blue/grey. Any references to books/magazines greatly appreciated.

Seen a few videos of this train, looked splendid. Can anyone advise which of the carriages in the consist (A to J) were standard class? I was unable to determine from the videos. Thanks.

Last year I did a 3 month 2nd class global inter-rail. This year at the other end of the scale I'm doing a 4 day 1st class global IR combined with other passes on the continent. I'll be travelling to London for the Eurostar. Are there any time restrictions using the IR pass, and what "benefits"...

I saw video of this train on Shap, later learnt loco had failed at Carlisle. Just a question about the rolling stock: all Mk1's (hooray) except the last carriage Mk2 air-con (boo). Do I assume they don't have one MK1 TSO with door locking to complete the rake? Also how do they power the Aircon...

As no timings have been issued by Vintage Trains yet I searched realtime trains. If the train runs according to those paths, it'll depart Birmingham New St at 0748. It has just over two hours in Hereford arr 1052 dep 1316 (a bit tight to grab lunch?), then shows a stop in Gloucester arr 1520...

Apart from the Westerland (Sylt) route, does anyone know of regular loco-hauled RE services serving Hamburg, Bremen or Hannover? I'm there in early May and want to use the DB €49 ticket, hence IC or EC are not permitted but I'd still like some loco haulage. If you have train route numbers I can...

Travelling second class or the equivalent can be a bit of a lottery. For me a good view out is important, and if possible with a table, not airline style. Perhaps we can share recommendations for good seats, with operator, train type and seat numbers? 1710707629 RENFE 3 car media distance dmu...

Just a heads up for anyone having to change trains here. There's no cafe just a drinks machine, and during the hour I was here the toilets were closed for 40 minutes. Also once through the (manual) ticket check you are not allowed back on the platform until your train is called, so no good for...

I'm planning to do some travelling in rural Germany and Denmark in May. Because there's two of us travelling together I've looked at the Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket for the German leg which allows travel on regional trains throughout Germany (but not IC or ICE) for €46 a day. This seems much...

I've seen some YouTube videos of Tangmere on Shap and the S&C this week hauling a train largely comprised of mk2 air-con stock. I'm well aware of the non-availability of central door locking MK1 stock which has given rise to this situation. Does anyone have any reports on what it's like on...

The idea was to sample some of the narrow gauge FEVE routes as a taster for a longer holiday in late Spring or Summer. Flew into Santander from Birmingham with Ryan Air, bus to city centre is every 40 mins, duration 20 mins, fare €3.40. Bus and train stations adjacent in central square...

Worth noting that the seating plans of ALVIA at least need to be taken with a pinch of salt: booked two elige seats 1A 2A shown face to face round a table but on the train they are airline seats, and seats 4A and 5A are the ones with a table. Hence several individuals stuck facing each other and...

Hi, How much of this system is actually running? The Renfe link as cited by ManatSeat61 only gives details of Ferrol to Ortigueira and Leon to Cistierna. That's about a tenth of the system. Does anyone have up-to-date knowledge of what's running and an idea of train frequencies? Ideally I'd fly...

Planning to travel to Ludlow and back tomorrow. Northern Rail App is routing via Hereford but ticket validity any permitted. Is "any permitted" also via Shrewsbury? Would be good to know so could do a circular trip. Thanks

A bit of a long shot but...... Does a 2015 model year polo with a rubber cambelt need this changing? Independent dealer suggests VW to do this as very difficult job, VW say not necessary as belt should last life of car. However last year same VW dealer happily changed partners identical polo...

Heard massive "explosion" sound last night c. 1050pm @ Kidderminster. House vibrated, cutlery rattled. Friend driving on A456 saw huge flash in sky to north but as driving with music heard nowt. Others reported hearing same in Stourbridge area, plus I got a text at 11pm from from someone in...

I have a 3 month season ticket between two stations and, say, make one return journey each weekday. If the train I regularly get home is cancelled, on multiple occasions, how do I claim a delay repay type of refund? On occasion the train cancellation has resulted in my travelling home by bus at...