Recent content by DFG237

From what I can see its just Crosville MS that is closing down due to diminishing passenger numbers and presumably revenue (The Somerset area has suffered with cuts with council reductions in subsidy plus concessionary pass revenue reductions). Good to see they have given the statuary...

Many thanks to both of you and yes would like details of loco's photographed in the area. My first days spotting was very 'mixed up with several numbers that weren't in the then new edition of Ian Allan's loco shed book. The book was soon despatched to obscurity as I remember as I had B5 down...

Probably a trip around Devon and Cornwall in 1966 with North British Type 2's to Ilfracombe, through coaches to Padstow on Saturdays or visit Kingmoor shed early in 1967. Its a pity that you couldn't have all that as a 13 year old then. But at least there were 2-6-4 tanks at Chester and...

My first days 'spotting' was when the 2 Castles visited Chester and I went around Chester 6A shed whilst they were coaling etc. besides spending almost 7 hours on Chester General station. My question is does anyone have details of what was 'on shed' at this moment as I have long lost my first...

This also occurs from Castle Cary where certain journeys allow a Taunton and back plus Bruton is valid via Caste Cary as well - even to the point a Bruton - Bristol ticket is valid via Castle Cary and Taunton..which is a long way round but quicker than waiting 3 hours for a service. This makes...

I'm a train planner trying to get back in NR after 28 years service then 4 with a consultancy..they wont entertain me as I only had a average last review (which was highly biased by one of the 'travellers' that take advantage then leave the industry) and so doesnt fit their criteria, I am good...