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Recent content by BigGB

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    By God - Those Class 331s Are Fast!

    They were even faster off the mark before drivers got told to stop driving them like they were stolen
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    Northern 323s refurbishment and cascade

    In theory it could be done with route/traction conducting but I can't think of any reason why control would bother arranging that.
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    Northern 323s refurbishment and cascade

    Why would it cause issues terminating at Stoke? Platforms 1 and 2 are plenty long enough to accommodate a 6-car 323. Only (potential) issue is Kidsgrove, due to the mid-platform signal however if its showing a proceed aspect the driver pulls to the end of the platform to fully accommodate the...
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    Northern 323s refurbishment and cascade

    Ahh, the most hated headcode at my depot - 2K14! It's a double set 323 believe it or not, they can indeed work in multiple.
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    Northern Conductor training

    Hi all! I know there's plenty of other threads like this but some seem a bit out of date! I'm starting as a conductor at Piccadilly with Northern in January! Can't wait! Is anyone else here on the course? Or a conductor at Piccadilly? I'm looking for an insight into training school and then...

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