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    Peco to close Pecorama

    I went last year with dad, as we were on holiday in brixham so decided to go there (I wanted to have a look in the shop and spend) It is not exactly easiest to get to by car, its on a hill which people who are less mobile will struggle. the model railway was looking a bit tired and one layout...
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    What is the best remedy for the Coryton line's performance?

    the junction between the rhymney line and the coryton line was moved in 1984, it was orginally double track for short length then single track (prior to 1984) and after 1984 single track The line needs doubling between heath low level and say rhiwbina or even whitchurch
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    South Wales 'Metro' updates

    Ok thanks :)
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    South Wales 'Metro' updates

    rover way will be a problem as thats the main road to the docks for HGV's etc, it needs widening to dual carriageway
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    CWR on Heritage Lines

    Also volunteers to do maintenance I expect is getting harder to come by. so anything to reduce workload is a advantage. I went on the GWSR in may with dad and our rough collie (she loved it) and the ride is quite decent.
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    South Wales 'Metro' updates

    I thought they were extending the double track up from bargoed northwards? as looked on google maps and it hasnt been done
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    Automation of sail boats - is it possible?

    as a powerboat instructor (RYA) I think personally automation of sailing craft worrying.
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    Automation of sail boats - is it possible?

    not safe sorry, due to collision regs etc.
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    Reform UK discussion

    I think you should rephrase your comment. Calling us who vote reform less educated is a slur. I for one take offence to that.
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    Reform UK discussion

    Voting for brexit was a choice alot of us made, myself included. And before you start by calling me thick and uneducated. I'am educated and certainly not thick. I made my own choice as I looked at both sides.
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    Reform UK discussion

    I can see reform making big inroads here in wales, bear in mind we have had labour since 1999 ish, and the country is worse for it. to be fair it wasn't too bad till 2015 ish, but soon as covid hit. it has got worse with very strict lockdowns (we were stopped from buying stuff in shops as he...
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    Are Diesel Cars still popular and practical?

    Mpg on mine is around 45-55mpg on motorways as regular motorway user for work (EGR blanking has helped) Euro 4 though, I use shell or esso/texaco diesel. clean air zones I avoid anyway
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    Are Diesel Cars still popular and practical?

    actually not, i have tried different fuels and they are not the same. 1738944000 correct and my car sails through MOT on emissions. as use shell/esso
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    Future expansion of the UK Motorway Network

    M4 extended (3 lanes) to west wales, also m4 relief road (remove 50mph limit) or better still comp purchase houses above brynglas tunnels and made into 3 lanes A470 dualled all the way through wales as it will help the economy up there and provide better travel A38 made into 3 lane motorway all...
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    Are Diesel Cars still popular and practical?

    Saying that, thats why I bought a euro 4 57 plate passat estate 138BHP as it doesnt have a DPF, It has got a EGR which is now blanked (passes MOT fine on emissions) as had issues with it, she just had a new turbo etc so want it to last, I will not go into ULEZ zones anyway out of principle. I...

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