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Recent content by Billy Hunt

  1. Billy Hunt

    Freight Train Derailment near Ely 14/08/17

    Thanks,I had an idea that would be the case !! Thanks again :wink:
  2. Billy Hunt

    Freight Train Derailment near Ely 14/08/17

    Whats the chances of getting to Norwich from Peterborough tomorrow ?
  3. Billy Hunt

    My idea for Grand Central HST's for CrossCountry

    Interesting reading peoples views on the GC HSTs,especially being a GC Driver ! All we have been told is that they are deffo going in December but where we dont know ! We've heard the tales of their departure to XC,one rumour being on the Stansteds but that would require POD etc ! The remaining...
  4. Billy Hunt

    BRSA Clubs

    Possibly for not much longer !!:(:(
  5. Billy Hunt

    Sleeper Services Past and Present

    Back in the early 80s the sleepers came from Edinburgh and as a shunter in those days we used to attach 3 sleeper cars to the train around 2230ish for London and when the sleeper arrived from London we detached 3 cars from the rear and then shunted them into the bay platform(the one we used is...
  6. Billy Hunt

    Door Opening and Door Closing procedures on Guard operated trains.

    GC 180's Driver releases doors only,Guard closes doors. GC HST's Guard releases/locks doors.
  7. Billy Hunt

    GC Pelaw goods loop

    Always good to check theres nothing hanging off !! :lol::lol:
  8. Billy Hunt

    GC Pelaw goods loop

    Ryhope Grange is used on Sat/Sun rather than Pelaw as timings are a bit tighter ! Ryhope was looked at as a permanent option in the past but the cost of having the sidings upgraded was ridiculous !! :shock:
  9. Billy Hunt

    St Philips Marsh Open Day 2/05/16

    Which one would that be then ?
  10. Billy Hunt

    where do grand central staff board

    Only Drivers get Lodge Allowance !
  11. Billy Hunt

    where do grand central staff board

    If you want to work a Rest Day yes ! No lodge allowance but you do get evening meal/breakfast in hotel !
  12. Billy Hunt

    where do grand central staff board

    Sometimes but not often :wink:
  13. Billy Hunt

    where do grand central staff board

    All staff join at Sunderland to work services south.The 0645 & 0842 departures come from Heaton Driver only as does the empties for the 1228,1518 & 1731 services after ecs moves to Pelaw/Ryhope respectively ! :wink: --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Sometimes twice a week :wink:
  14. Billy Hunt

    Grand Central Driver

    Im not quite sure on shift patterns but traction is all 180's ! No railway pension either !
  15. Billy Hunt

    Grand Central Driver

    Only Sunderland Drivers lodge at Kings Cross."Early" Lodge Driver works 1A61 0842 Sun-KX then an ECS move from Bounds Green for a West Riding service.Next day works ECS from Ferme Park to form 1N90 0802 KX-Sun. "Late"Lodge Driver works 1A69 1731 Sun-Kx then ECS to Ferme Park for fuel and...
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