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Having never been on a railtour, I can't honestly see the attraction myself, even for steam hauled ! Spending a few hundred quid, hardly seeing the traction your behind and certainly not at speed, is not particularly appealing. I'd rather go to a location and see/photograph a railtour...

As we move closer to Remembrance Day, a recent report in Lancashire stated that there has been an increase in white poppy sales, The difference for those who don't know is that white ones are worn to remember all those who died in war & conflicts civilians as well as members of armed forces...

An article in Railway Magazine suggests that by the end of CP5 (2019) approx 35 miles of sidings will be required to store redundant rolling stock (approx 2500) that are being displaced by new rolling stock. Amongst the stock listed are, Mk3 carriages Abellio Greater Anglia, Mk4's Virgin...

The future of the railways has always been ultimately in the hands of the numerous Ministers of transport / Secretaries of state. So who do you think have been the best and worst Ministers looking after the railways and why? Worst - Barbara Castle, closed 2437 route miles in nearly 3...

This has just come up yesterday on Northern's website, trainee driver vacancies at Skipton, closing date is this Thurs 25th Aug http://www.northern.engageats.co.uk

For info posted on Network rail, an advert for future Signaller opportunities (grade 2-5) for anyone interested living in that part of the world, based at: Worcester Tunnel Junction Worcester Shrub Hill Henwick Droitwich Spa Norton Junction Evesham Moreton-in-Marsh...

For anyone in Cornwall on Saturday September 10, Cornwall Railway Society are holding a special open meeting at Redruth community centre starting at 18.30 There are 2 guest speakers, Christian Woolmer and the editor of Rail magazine Nigel Harris Here's the link for more information...

Hi, Just applied for this position and have been using the search engine for any details on the interview process without success (unless anyone knows better!) So basically can anyone enlighten me as to what the interview process involves with Northern ? Thanks --- old post above --- --- new...

The Rail safety and standards branch (RSSB) has published its updated key requirements for rolling stock for manufacturers, procurers and system suppliers. Among the requirements listed are, Anti trap and drag function for doors Full CCTV across all compartments All seats to have USB...

Back in the heydays of the big 4 and all the wonderful marketing they used to generate for their services, I was curious as to what famous and not so famous titled express trains survive today, so I have compiled an alphabetical list as follows, A.C.E - Paddington to Newquay Bristolian -...

Whilst we would all love to see heavy rail passenger (and freight) lines reopened as demonstrated by the number of threads on this subject, surely not every line today justifies its existence, there must be some candidates for either for closure or conversation to tram or tram/train operation...

On Tuesday night Channel 5 are showing a documentary programme about Brady using his own words ! I really can't think of any good reason why anyone would want to make a programme about this killer. For what he & Hindley did and put those families through, imo this is probably one of the most...

In an article in the new edition of "Rail magazine", the question was asked did GBRf see itself long term as a major charter operator, the answer was yes. They have currently seen a rise in interest in them running charters, namely Pathfinder, but deny its down to WCRC's issues ! Whilst they...

Evening everyone, I'm thinking of taking a trip to the NRM in the next couple of weeks, since its been close to 20 years since I last went. So basically I just wanted to get opinions as to whether it's still worth a visit given their recent funding issues etc ?

As an alternative to the usual Beeching/Marples/Castle bashing that takes place whenever his name comes up, I thought it might be appropriate to highlight one of his successes, namely freightliner, I believe that his forward thinking laid the foundations for todays rail freight industry...

The reason for this thread is that recently i was researching my great uncle who died in 1917 serving in 1/5th Loyal North Lancs regt, aged 20, near Ypres. He was in Belgium for only 29 date before he was killed. His occupation was a train reporter working for the London & Northwestern...

Just for info, Northern are holding a "meet the manager" session at Bolton station tomorrow morning between 0730 & 0900 That's if they turn up of course !

Question is basically this, who decides to name a loco etc and how does that process work ? Any info appreciated

With 2014 comes the 50th anniversary of the real start of the closures outlined in the Beeching report, on the 6th September 1964 the last passenger service ran on the Preston to Southport line, known as the West Lancshire Line, "Lankyline" or even the "Potato line" This was my local line and...

For those of you in the BBC Radio Lancashire area, on Monday September 1st between 5 & 6pm, Northern's MD will be live on air to answer questions , the company, service etc, I think you can also email questions in before hand.Tod curve & Pacers anyone? I won't be able to catch the programme...