Recent content by 45517

Out of interest, which course are you studying? How do TOC-level questions, routes and destinations help when comparing 'British Railways' to Japan, will you also be surveying different lines within Japan ? Will your 'efficiency' calculation be based on input cost v benefits delivered...

In the times before ticket barriers were fitted, I boarded an evening Leeds train at Kings X, about 15 mins before departure, went to my seat, then decided to nip back onto the concourse to get a sandwich. Going back to the train, I could see all the passengers disembarking. BTP were there in...

You mean paying customers, nice. Your attitude is exactly what this thread's about, you're actually advocating that the railway should make it it more difficult for its users.

Absolutely. Our approach doesn't enable long-term planning and execution. We prevent continuity and efficiency rather than promote it. We don't build a centre of excellence, and don't re-use experience. often in the name of 'competition'.

Are you sure it was a Troops By Rail special ? I've seen a 1st day cover for sale, stamped on a 'Commemorative Special Liverpool York 11th March 1981'. So I checked Six Bells Junction's website, which indeed lists the 150th Anniversary of Troops by Train special, but on 11th March 1981. Ran...

Agreed, but in this case the PA has been loud and clear. Any lack of clarity is caused by the high speed of the announcement.

There's one announcer on LNER who insists on trying to impress us with his phonetic alphabet - 'If you have reservations in Coach C for Charlie' , 'F for Foxtrot' etc. Can't imagine it was included in the training.

NYMR 2008, 3 A4s on the line, seeing them together at Grosmont. Plus the added bonus of the V2, that was something special.

Travelled on the KWVR on the first day of 'Back in Steam' on 19th August, powered by 41241. Oxenhope-Keighley return £20 for two adults in a private compartment, with free pre-booked parking, great value for money. Refreshments available in the shed at Oxenhope. Friendly and well-organised...

Completely agree, it will look stunning, especially through the Derbyshire valleys. I only saw the original parked up at Manchester Central, and will be happy to appreciate this as an impression - it's not trying to be a replica or a recreation. I hope their plans include trips with northern...

Was your study document in support of the 'petition' a few years ago ? Wonder if it will ever happen. Shame there isn't a Pickering bypass planned for the A170....

NYMR Pickering to Rillington / Malton

KWVR at Keighley

The Windows And Traction Society ?

25th March cancellation is a train, not the loco