Recent content by Lord Longhop

It only goes to Cliffe Vale and the reason it was cancelled today is, because, as has been stated no wagons were loaded last week.

Hmm I'm not sure how the weighbridge at Carne Point effects the Stoke mainlines train though

Or it could have something to do with Imerys re calibrating all their loaders and weighbridges.

Sounds like good news is in the offing for DB regarding the clay contracts, and also it has been noted that not 1, yes that's right NOT 1 RHTT train was worked by Colas or any other FOC drivers in Cornwall, every single one was worked by DB drivers from St Blazey, so as usual all the rubbish...

They all wear DB uniforms is another clue

Im only guessing but I think the fact that DB locos work it and it goes to St Blazey every day probably says not Colas

DB appear to have enough resources to not only run the clay services but the RHTT as well which yet again has been crewed exclusivley by them, much no doubt to the disappointment of the hovering vultures

Is there not still a "calling on" signal from the Newquay branch into the branch platform at Par ?

Not all the time as 3J11 St Blazey-Par via Penzance jets water in most places AND then lays Sandite at Hayle in both directions

What an earth has a container falling off a train accidently got to do with a company who have failed to present a good enough safety case to NR ? and have staff who act so badly that had they done the same thing 90 seconds earlier the consequences would have been horrific. Put your house in...

Some would say this should have happened a long time ago and the railways will be a safer place for the suspension. Lets hope they and other companies of the same ilk put their houses in order and are back sooner rather than later, as it would be a crying shame for the charter train market to fold.

No you are correct again that numbers have dwindled but all DBS drivers book on by phone, and there are no managers there the nearest are at Westbury I believe

You are correct although calling the train crew depot largely disused would be harsh on the 20 people who work there daily. The plain simple facts are certain train operators expect everything to be free and unfortunately these days DBS have become wise and will no longer foot the bill for...

DBS are nothing more than a profit making company, if figures are to be believed about how much is needed to repair the turntable then it is no wonder they won't put up the money and lets be honest why should they.The simple solution is for whoever wants to use it repair it, If my next door...

Redudancy ? Turnable ? I think I realise what you are trying to say, and no I don't work for DBS but why should DBS be expected to repair something they don't use, if other companies want to use then pay for it , simple really.