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Earlier this evening I passed through Castlethorpe. It still has the layout of the old station and could easily be used? When did it close - 1960s? It could still be used (I bet there's a decent catchment of people who would use it) and has there been any plans or campaigns to re-open? Or would...

This is a long shot, but I wondered if anyone back in the day had, or can remember now , about a Train Driving Simulator which went from Euston to Crewe on a class 87. It was text only, as far as I recall, and came out around 1987-88. I wondered if it could also be found on a website somewhere...

On Tuesday evening, I travelled on the 18.56 from Euston to Birmingham New Street (I went as far as Hampton-In-Arden). This service is 'fast' to Leighton Buzzard (well Ledburn Jn, where it crosses ot the slow lines) and this is done in around 30 minutes. Then it's all stations to Birmingham...

Not sure if this is the correct thread, but the variety of freight traffic on WCML ( and everywhere) is less diverse than it was in the 80s. Is this the decline of industry? BOC and oil tank trains are examples i can think of. In addition, class 6 railfreight/speedlink too. And the coal traffic...

Are there no direct services anymore? Can't find any for tomorrow.

Please don't read anymore if this may trigger a bad reaction. A few years ago, I read about this murder on the WCML (Northampton Loop) in March 1985. It is a terrible story, horrific. I don't recall this. RIP Janet Maddocks. https://www.btphg.org.uk/?page_id=8519

Hi all, looking for some trooublw shooting re Sim Sig. Can't get the new games to load (demo only) and I've bought them/bought licence. It is saying I don't own a license! I'm a bit dumb on this, but thought it should work once brought. Any tips pease? Thanks in advance.

I recall that there used to be ( I'm talking about 80s and early 90s)a lot more freight on the Stafford Bushbury line , some on Stour Valley lines and Grand Junction, plus southbound via Coventry to Rugby. I see a lot of South bound freight, instead of going through Stechford to Coventry and...

As the wind ramps up outside, I recall a few incidents (2008 & 2015) where containers were blown off Freightliner trains (3 on WCML - Cheddington, Hardendale and Scott's Green). The other was at Deeping St Nicholas. What developments with the spigots or fixing locks have been don since ? Where...

I'm sure that back at the time, something was posted about this incident. DC Rail where in bad shape after this. They are still going, but does anyone know what happened to the driver and tech involved? Are they still employed on the railways?

Just seen this on Traksy heading through Atherstone. Any idea what this is? Heritage empty stock?

I've been travelling often to London from the West Mids/Warks area recently. Two weeks ago the 10.29 from Dorridge was packed. Stood until Leamington Spa and then just got a seat. Seems like it was a single 168. Quite packed on return in the evening too - plus last train out from Marylebone...

Not sure anyone can answer this, but I was talking with my Dad about the amount of freight on the WCML around the Trent Valley and south of Rugby on WCML. What did the WCML timetable appear like in the 70s to 90s? I used to see a lot of freight at Rugby and Stafford in the 80s, but there's a...

I recognise the 304s (mainly Midlands / N West) and 310s , but for a while 312s were on certain services between West Mids and Euston. When were these phased out? mid 90s? 304s were very bumpy, 310s less so. 350s are luxury in comparison. I recall 310s and 312s mainly Brum/Rugby to Euston.

Hi folks, just a quick question. I'm wondering what is happening with the Brum -Chester services (Via Salop) tomorrow. I am booked on a 10.20 train and hope that should be ok without fall out from today. Any restrictions likely? Hopefully West Mids rail from Dorridge to Brum should be ok too.

Who remembers the Ford wagons on Dagenham -Halewood services?Bright blue wagons. I once saw an N gauge wagon (Lima?) and a model train of them on a layout back in the 80s. I don't think ever saw the real ones in Service. When did they go?

I saw this on 4M19 today (very lightly laden) at Hatton. Does this mean Sunderland will go up?

Is there anyone from the Black Country or wider Midlands who recall the Albion Oil depot? It was just on the Stour Valley line before you approach Oldbury/Sandwell & Dudley from the North. Sidings were on the down side and I think there was a collision with an EMU once - back in the late 60s -...

I was at Nuneaton yesterday morning and I saw the memorial to those lost and injured in the accident on June 6 1975. I realise it was a gas cylinder powered warning sign which was out, so the driver wasn't aware of the 20mph restriction. McKay the driver had not realised the speed restriction...

There appeared to be a little congestion and disruption for a short while this morning. 6M13 was held at signals on the down fast - he was given the DS and off they went, but following came in a test train of 2 x 703s and two northbound Pendolinos which were held for around 20 minutes. At this...