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    A TPE Class 802 got up to 145mph - A record?

    Various bits of the ECML were engineered for 140mph back 35 years ago. The fact that the diesel speed record happened here and was safe probably suggests to me that this was safe. Time to stop this silly obsession with 125 and consider properly how and where faster limits can be deployed...
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    LNER Class 91/Mk4 service status/withdrawals/2021 refurbishment

    Yes both under power, and this arrangement is rumoured to be being repeated to test the new OHLE north of Bedford.
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    Hull Trains HST

    Is an end date known, please?
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    LNER Class 91/Mk4 service status/withdrawals/2021 refurbishment

    Would also be interested to know. Some were repaired from both sets though, I believe? Someone will be able to clarify.
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    LNER Class 91/Mk4 service status/withdrawals/2021 refurbishment

    Did the second class 91 withdrawal happen, or is a revised date known, please?
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    TfW to operate Class 37s on the Rhymney Line

    Dont Riviera have some mark 2A (etc) with opening windows?
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    Hull Trains HST

    Can anyone predict diagrams tomorrow please?
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    Hull Trains HST

    Does anyone know if it's out today or tomorrow please?
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    Creation of class 230 DEMUs from ex-LU D78s by Vivarail

    So will Arriva Trains Northern quietly take some?
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    155 to 153

    When conversions were done the 523xx cars became 153301-35 and the 573xx cars 153351-85. Very shortly after 57301 et al had 50 added to make them 57351 etc
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    Class 73/9 for Caledonian Sleeper

    I'm aware that the original class 73/1 couldn't supply ETS when on diesel: I assume this is different on the 73/9?
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    Trivia: longest time rolling stock has been in sidings

    There's some stuff in the Peterborough area that's been there ages.
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    Trivia: Diesel services that run on electrified tracks all the way.

    I regularly see a diesel unit at ilkley, so I believe there is one regular diagram that's still diesel. Open to correction.
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    Some details regarding ScotRail HSTs released

    Indeed, is first class being retained?
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    FGW HST First Class Plug Sockets

    And indeed, the quality of your wire, with a 28/24 USB cable being better than cheaper ones, so I understand.
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    GNER Oval Windowed Mk. 3s?

    Don't think the idea ever progressed beyond the drawing board.
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    Strange Class 158 pic

    Could it be a bodyshell that was given an overseas customer's branding for the purposes of trying to get an order?
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    Porterbrook to create Pacer demonstrator (now unveiled)

    Something in my memory tells me that when new, 142 luggage racks were one side only but 144 ones were both sides. Anyone?
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    Porterbrook to create Pacer demonstrator (now unveiled)

    At seat service of drinks and light refreshments in first class?
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    Eurostar e320 / Class 374 "Velaro"

    Is it correct that all the LOL 373/3 sets have been scrapped now?

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