Recent content by Skimpot flyer

Breach of the police would definitely constitute a breach of the peace!

On a late-night train leaving Gatwick towards Haywards Heath, formed of two differently-branded GTR units, an announcement that the train would divide and the front 4 coaches would go to Eastbourne and the rear 4 to Brighton. ‘If you’re unsure of which carriage you’re in… if the seat is red...

You must stop accidentally using a railcard you don’t possess, of course, and not make things worse

There was indeed one occasion I know of. The joke among staff was that if the train had left the confines of PRDC, even to the reception sidings, the postie would have faced a conduct code charge of ‘missing from point of duty’

Just as long as she stands still and doesn’t go Walkabout…

Ah, thanks for the link

For those unfamiliar with them, who are Hanson & Hall ?

I suggest you tell your friend immediately that you used their name in this way. If he finds out about this via a letter, he may not be your friend much longer!

Ok. Thanks I was sure I once read of a service going from the ECML to St Pancras in the past. Maybe a railtour that used the Harringey curve?

If you actually meant you were thinking of buying one, that would be an excellent idea. You could make a note of the Railcard’s number and quote it in your letter of apology as evidence you are aware of the seriousness of your previous actions and that you intend paying for ALL of your journey...

As per title, can someone settle an online argument please? Can trains crossing the Holloway flyover reach St Pancras directly, using the North London Incline ? Thanks

The doughnutting was ill-advised, of course. But claiming refunds too was particularly naughty. Fortunately for you, they won’t be deducting the sums you’ve already paid for the short tickets from the sum they will calculate that you owe. No credit will be given for those. Having taken a look...

From the brief information you’ve given, it seems like they scanned a digital ticket. From that, they’ll be able to look at your purchase history. I think they’ll have trouble believing this was all accidental, I’m afraid.

They were actually used at Willesden in service with Royal Mail for a few months around October 2021. They proved unreliable for various reasons and the contract was terminated. I well remember my shift manager and senior executives waiting on the Platform 1 and 2 island at PRDC when the first...

The 325s that ran from Willesden PRDC conveyed up to 708 York containers if run as 3 EMUs. They were full of parcels and the Yorks for Scotland would be separated. One carriage would be filled with Aberdeen, one with Inverness and one with (Amazon) returns, going to the Scottish Distribution...