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I understand 97304 has recently been tripped over to Barrow Hill, presumably for an exam. Does anyone know if it is likely visible when visiting Barrow Hill Roundhouse? They are open this weekend and was thinking of popping by. MTIA

Is that this path? https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U88888/2026-08-18/detailed

Hi, Is the Britannic Explorer operating to Pwllheli this week at all? Many thanks.

Due to the derailment at Lewes (thoughts to those affected), the tour today is due to head through Lewes en route to Eastbourne. I assume this will be diverted now? Any idea which route this will go? Sussex Coast Statesman MTIA

I thought we had a steam ban on at the moment?

I am an external candidate, haven't worked in the railway since pre-COVID. Many thanks!

I applied for this role back in January, and my telephone interview went very well. Unfortunately they didn't progress my application any further at the time... however I recently got a surprise email from Northern Recruitment asking me to attend an Assessment Day in Manchester on 12th May...

This is a job I would love to do, however the issue of anti social behaviour in Manchester really does put me off. Reading some of the comments above would put the fear of god into you, and no amount of money is worth the abuse you would have to suffer to do that job. I work in a different...

And I'm intrigued why a fully formed train would be changed overnight, does anyone know why the 20s were removed?

Does anyone know what happens to the 398s once they get dumped at Pengam? Do they continue under their own power to Taff Wells or are they taken by road?

I saw this at Melton Mowbray. Rather interesting how it was planned though, a VSTP went in Monday night for 0Q40 Leicester - Peterborough with no return path. After it came through heading to Peterborough, I noticed a return path as 0Q41 back from Peterborough - Leicester. Was this driver...

Just to let people know that vacancies have arisen for positions with KeolisAmey for Tram Drivers at Manchester Metrolink. Starting salary is £33,026 p/a rising to £45,165 p/a after a certain unspecified period. Training is 12 weeks with start dates available as follows: 23 February 2026 02...

My quick phone grab at Old Dalby yesterday from the footpath and I saw 398020 waiting to be collected, along with two 398s coupled together (seen above) with pantographs raised and staff onboard, so testing must be ongoing. To answer your question therefore, I can confirm there are more than...

So it turns out that path for 6J14 appears to not be running now with 6C54 having been activated instead: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:H20690/2026-01-16/detailed

Many thanks for all your help, this is amazing. I am hoping to catch it on Saturday so will keep an eye out. Is the image you shown captured from a bridge or from a pole?