Recent content by 14xxDave

Err having been involved with forward planning I would respectfully suggest that this would not be the case. A lot of designers and engineers are somewhat stuck in a rut.

Thank you.

Noticed another train failure just before. Was this a new one or old one?

I agree about the seconds and the fact that it isn't advertised so a lot of people will not know of it's existence. But having struggled with two large pieces of luggage on the metro before the fact that you can have your hands on your kit before the door opens is a boon.

I notice that Nexus are quick to blame failures on Network Rail overhead equipment even though it was installed to Nexus requirements and specifications.

I had my first trip out on one of the new beasts. From Heworrh to South Shields and back. Nice trains but really uncomfortable in the seats. I honestly contemplated standing.

Maybe platform lengths might get in the way!

And a compatible coupler and ETS so that's a 73 in the consist I assume.

Ah now I didn't pick that up from your post. Definitely not something that should happen.

It's the condensate stripped out of the air as it's cooled. Same reason you get a puddle under your car if you use the air con.

Maybe it's all down to how you sleep. I have a friend who can go to bed at eight and wake up at six. I can't. I seem to only get 3 hours at the most

Good luck to them.

How would it fit in with the theme of the museum? The latest era is the 1950's way before the Metro.

I think there are around five locos involved with the Highlander. I might be wrong though.

Also at Newcastle but I can't figure out how to attach a diagram.(I saw it on Railcam) Ps sort of found out! Image shows signal births at Newcastle Central Station with a Merry Xmas message.