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Recent content by Richard S

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    Bluebell Railway NSE Diesel Gala 4-6 September 2026

    My first visit to the Bluebell and it certainly won't be the last. Great day out with an interesting mix of traction to ride behind and/or photograph. Very friendly staff on the line and the stations are fascinating, museum at Sheffield Park absolutely first rate. Well done to all concerned.
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    Extending a 16-17 Saver

    1787741355 It was sent today, August 26th
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    Extending a 16-17 Saver

    I'm now wondering why ATOC are sending expiry reminders (incorrectly) informing us my 17 year old son can't buy another one.
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    Bluebell Railway NSE Diesel Gala 4-6 September 2026

    This event sounds so good I've just booked return rail travel from Cheshire.
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    Does the UK have a "premier" main line?

    Perhaps we need to consider the importance of the places the lines serve? People in various cities were asked where was Britain's second city? In Birmingham they said - Birmingham. In Manchester they said - Manchester. In Leeds they said - Leeds. In Liverpool they said - London.
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    When will it go all wrong for the SNP?

    It wasn't £40,000 it's £400,000 that was embezzled.
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    2026 UKR railtours

    Sounds a great itinerary, just booked on.
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    Deliberately Misleading Car Park Signs designed to catch you out?

    I agree that the signage is ambiguous. It is a Pay and Display car park but doesn't explicitly make that clear. Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert Forum has lots of advice on PCN so I'd recommend you look on there https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/categories/parking-tickets-fines-parking
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    DRS Crewe Gresty Bridge open day , 11/7/2026 - Cancelled

    If you like beer then this might be up your street? https://www.southcheshire.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=263263 1776972780 I should add that the Raven is currently closed. The town centre pubs are all fairly close to the entrance to the Heritage Centre, plus the Market Hall is now a food court...
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    Stations with GOOD real ale bars?

    Seconded. Departure screens useful too.
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    Disused Stations and Railways - Visited / Walked

    Whitegate Way in Cheshire. 6 mile former salt branch from Cuddington to Winsford converted into a multi use bridleway. The former station at Whitegate has a cafe run by volunteers open part of the week.
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    Potential new service from Birmingham to Manchester Airport

    Andrew E said: On the other hand, doubling the direct airport service would have been excellent: Better connections for people off the WCML, a more reliable service (you only lose 1/2 hr if one is cancelled,) more frequent trains for people leaving the airport after unpredictable baggage reclaim...
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    2026 UKR railtours

    I share your frustration, I can no longer catch a connection home from Crewe. Weighing up whether to forego beer during the trip or stump up for an Uber.
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    2026 UKR railtours

    I've just had confirmation from UK Railtours that the Not Holyhead is cancelled due to issues with the Class 50.

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