Recent content by g8396

I think the use of a 442 as the royal train should be considered. Then use a power car to drag it when its not on 3rd rail.

According to the gov website non union members are allowed to join the strike as long as it is an official one. Last section on this page. https://www.gov.uk/industrial-action-strikes/your-employment-rights-during-industrial-action

I'm wondering if the reason that the berths have never been fitted with normal 3 pin sockets is down to the fact that there is running water supplied to the hot and cold flushing toilet (sink).

As similar as all the Dellner and scharfenberg type couplers are how many of these have pass through of the brake pipe and main reservoir pipes? Or how many require suitable TMS link ups from the controlling unit and even then in a 'recover' situation if the unit is 'sat down' does it still...

Hi mate, what are you currently doing within the military? I made the transition across a couple of years ago and haven't looked back. There are a few of us working in my depot on the rolling stock. I've been going through the process of trying to get a driver job while carrying out this role...

That's what I thought as well, will have to wait and see

Anybody hear back from the latest round of internal vacancies yet?

I'm aware its not likely, but at the same time possible. Having seen some of the damage that gets caused underneath by rogue pieces of ballast

123trainmad456, are you aware of the potential bill you could face from the train company if you camera was to strike and damage the underside of the train?

They are indeed, not sure how many of them there are though :D

HST are normally set up by the driver to supply ETS from the rear power car for a couple of reasons; - if the rear power car shuts down they can then enable the ETS in the leading cab. There is no ability to turn it on remotely, only off. - also when the ETS is running the power car is...