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A bit of an odd one this... A what if? The LBSCR began electrification using 6000v AC (and 25Hz I think). If this system had prevailed over the 3rd rail system what effect would it have had today. To start the thoughts: Would we have 25kV or would 6kV supplied sufficient power for a modern...

I can understand the reasons for using DMU's for short (say up to 3 carriage) trains, but once one gets to 5 or 6 carriages surely the costs of maintaining 5 or 6 engines, transmissions etc is higher than using a single, or even 2 locomotives with un-powered carriages Also what about purchase...

I see that this tour has been rerouted away from the the Yorkshire Coast line due to "gauging issues" This locomotive visited the Yorkshire Coast line in 2015 with no obvious problem (got the pictures), does anyone know whats changed, particularly at short notice, it would probably be similar...

Found this picture amongst the family photos that I inherited from my Mother. It will have been taken by my maternal Grandfather, Norman George Benstead, who served in the Royal Naval Air Service during WW1. It was taken in 1917 at Kingsnorth Airship Construction Station which was where he...

A few related points. TPE have canceled two afternoon services from York - Scarbourough, the 14:40 York - Scarborough, and the 14:50 Scarborough York. This is because the race is going over the level crossing in Malton. Is this the first time a sporting event has closed a railway (OK only for...

A bit of a 'what if' this, Not sure if this is the right forum... If the Micklehurst line had survived would it solve the problems of Trans Pennine capacity between Stalybridge and the Standedge Tunnel, Stoppers use current line, Non stop trains would use Micklehurst line. Although...

I pass through Blackburn station regularly, and there appears to be ongoing work at the west side of the station, relaying track curving to the North. What is it? A quick google hasn't shed any light Thanks

Saw the Yuletide East Yorkshireman pass through Bempton hauled by D1031 Western Rifleman. According to Wiki this engine was scrapped, and tour info said D1017 was being used. Can anyone explain please

I notice that in the new timetable some TPE Newcastle services are running non stop York Durham. Is this to speed journeys up, or to reduce loadings. On a similar note I use 16:50 Preson - Man Ox Rd and this doesn't stop at Wigan, I assume this is because it is often standing only when I...

On the last two occasions I have passed through Leeds at just after 08:00 I have seen a Grand Central set pulling in to one of the platforms on the north side (5 I think) It says Not in Service on the indicators on the side, but is disgorging a fair few passengers, seen it twice now so its...

Not sure if this is the right place... Take the following scenario: Traveling from Seamer to Manchester Airport mid morning, there are no through trains at this time of day, so you need to change. There are 4 possible places where you can change, York, Leeds, Huddersfield or Manchester...

Just returned from a week in Paris and surrounding areas, Traveled out on one of the new Siemens units, returned on one of the old units, Standard class both ways The new units overall seem more roomy, are they built to the larger continental loading gauge? They are comfortable, light, and...

Living on the east coast I rarely use the West Coast mainline, this week I did however use it for a short journey from Warrington to Preston. It was my first time in a Pendilino second class, (did first class on a longer journey a couple of years ago) and thing that struck me was how...

Are Northern planning running any extra trains from Hull/Bridlington to Scarborough that day? Last Year Northern ran some extra trains and strengthened others. I travelled to the finish in Scarborough and the extra services were well used. A trawl of the Northern website hasnt uncovered...

TPE have gone from 4 to 5 trains per hour between Leeds and Manchester, and there is no doubt in my mind the service is less reliable. When they increase it to 6 trains per hour it will no doubt get worse still. Running more trains per hour must require more units, instead of making the...

Whilst sat on a late running Scarborough bound train outside Malton station waiting for the York bound train to clear the station I wondered how many other stations have only one platform on a double track line. Malton is the only one I have seen. The timetable means that if the Scarborough...

I plan on using the train to travel to the finish in Scarborough, thing is I plan on joining the train at Bempton (stop after Bridlington, also on TdY route). I have looked at the Northern Rail website, and there is an extra train north from Bridlington after lunch, and the website promises...

At Malton this afternoon a number (6-8) of passengers were trapped on the train when the doors on the TPE class 185 failed to open properly in our part of the carriage. They opened less than 6 inches, and the people getting off had a fair bit of luggage, by the time they realised what was...