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Working a tank train to Leeds [Hunslet] back in the day with a pair of 31's I was looking forward to having a birthday drink that evening. I managed to leave the oil terminal a bit early and everything was going fine. I got held at Hambleton south jn [ joining onto ECML] and was surprised to to...

Well in my 50+ years of rail travel the current comfort levels, including the ride quality, is in my opinion now poor in comparison but I don't expect anything else as this is a deliberate policy.

So is this the Drivers becoming frustrated with reporting the track and nothing seemingly being done about it?

It cannot have been damaged in transit in this instance because the buffer beam part that was damaged is not connected to any part of the ice-box packaging, it is in the open with nothing else near it that could have struck it or that shows any damage that could have affected it. The large...

Ordered a Class 47 from TMC The Model Centre which arrived damaged. The parcel itself was not damaged and the loco was well packed inside yet somehow one corner of the loco has been hit hard damaging a buffer and breaking its base and flattening the handrail above it even though the whole loco...

It's as if we are being told/informed of one thing but reality is the opposite. Why would they do this?

Nicholas, I don't think that anything is clear anymore! Let's hope the recovery starts soon.

The Treasury don't seem that concerned about current expenditure, finding endless funds for all kinds of things, it's just unreal! As for commuters I think that a vast amount of those working from home will continue to do so and combine that with those who seem fearful to go out for leisure...