Recent content by twpsaesneg

Remember though that the 2nd Generation DMU stock at that time was only funded by the government on a 2 for 3 basis - i.e. three vehicles had to be withdrawn for every two funded. The railway was seen as being in decline.

If I had set that question in an interview, I would expect the candidate to come back with something along the lines of going back to seek clarification about what they were being asked to do rather than just having a crack at it and doing something that was potentially incorrect. Some of the...

I mentioned 4 coaches but only to give a vaguely equivalent number of passenger vehicles to the Class 230's as a comparison - i.e. 67+3Mk4+DVT - in my weight calc.

I stand corrected - I thought there were 3x 3.2L engines in the TfW 230's (in which case my maths would have worked!). I take your point about it not being that simple, however I understand that the 67's are far heavier on fuel on the Marches run than Class 15x units, and the 230's are quoted...

Were they sniggering as they told you? A class 67 has greater cubic capacity in a single cylinder than all the engines in a class 230 combined. The only way a 230 would use more fuel would be if the 67 was turned off and being hauled by it. Crazy assertation to make.

Can anyone recommend a good Cafe to get a full Scottish Breakfast at after arrival in Glasgow Central on the Lowlander? i.e. Lorne Sausage, Potato Farls etc. Thanks!

One of these. This is at Waterbeach, a little further down the line.

Apologies, I must be thinking of a different one!

a) Ground conditions, as stated above b) Pinned base portals have a large reduction in cross-track forces, which enable a foundation less effected by soil movement to be used. There are also even older designs that allow the foundation to move without affecting the mast position (they have a...

Ho ho ho!

^^This It's already a big problem in signalling, having more functions locked into Siemens forever would not be a good plan.

This - 100% If your client chooses not to listen to what you are telling them there's nothing you can do! A recent example of this was the Second Sight computer investigation into the Post Office's Horizon system - the consultants didn't say what the PO wanted to hear so they ignored them.

That seems dangerously sensible!

It's worth pointing out (before some posters start jumping on the consultant bashing train) that all of these reviews, studies etc are due to UK legislation - they're not just made up for fun. Compliance with Environmental and Ecological regulations have definitely started to be tightened up in...

In that case the duty holder will be the highways authority which for for the non-trunk roads and footpath will be Shropshire Highways. Their website has a plethora of information regarding their inspection policies and response times etc...