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    Commuter help: Android widget for departure times

    My app stopped working today. It needs a new API but I can't seem to get one. Is it a case or just keep trying or has the App undergone some changes. I use it daily. It's super. Thanks
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    Progress on Avanti West Coast's 805/807s Hitachi AT300 sets

    Bedding in should be done prior to entering revenue service. For the customer, the transition should be seamless.
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    Progress on Avanti West Coast's 805/807s Hitachi AT300 sets

    Seems the first one off Birmingham to Holyhead is cancelled or partially cancelled more than it makes it through. Not the most reliable when it's a train that connects with a ferry to Ireland. In the last 5 days it's only made it to Holyhead twice, neither of which were on time.
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    Class 397 TPE "Nova 2" Diagrams

    Heading out tomorrow from Oxenholme. Does anyone know if any 397s will be out and about? Thanks
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    Loco hauled services operated by WCRC on the Windermere branch

    I have made a video of the two week operation if anyone is interested. There is plenty of onboard footage as well as lineside shots as: Heading to Windermere - Natland, Oxenholme, Kendal, Hallgarth, Plantation Bridge, Staveley Crossing, Staveley Station, Reston, Blackmoss and Windermere. Coming...
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    Loco hauled services operated by WCRC on the Windermere branch

    Lots of cake, bunting, silliness, finished off with a pint and a jump in off the boat!
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    Loco hauled services operated by WCRC on the Windermere branch

    Would West Coast be able to run through trains to Manchester? That is what a lot of people round here want. I'd love to have locos on the line all the time but I think the through trains from the airport are of greater convenience to tourists and locals heading further afield for the day/holiday.
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    Loco hauled services operated by WCRC on the Windermere branch

    Same two 57s today. Just arrived at OXN very early so probably same for the rest of the week.
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    Loco hauled services operated by WCRC on the Windermere branch

    No problem, glad you enjoyed it and nice to meet you!
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    Loco hauled services operated by WCRC on the Windermere branch

    Haha my day off but I'll be on the train!
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    Loco hauled services operated by WCRC on the Windermere branch

    Enjoy, make sure you wave to me when you pass. I skipper the Tern which will be the 1600 to Lakeside so will pass you on your way back from Lakeside. So far it's definitely free on the branch. I've used it multiple times. Never been asked for a ticket or anything. Lovely staff on board willing...
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    Loco hauled services operated by WCRC on the Windermere branch

    No its not but you can get the Stagecoach app. The afore mentioned day ranger ticket will cover you for the bus but not for the boat/L&HR. The day ranger ticket is valid, annoyingly, for a single trip on the lake with the idea that people pick up the bus at the other end. Assuming you get the...
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    Loco hauled services operated by WCRC on the Windermere branch

    Don't worry about the L&HR connections. They wait as long as needed for the steamers. Latterly they've been using the 42073 Fairburn or the 1245 Barclay.

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