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I am going to London shortly and want to see the 395 Javelins and a load of the Eurostars. In the past when visiting St Pancras I go up the stairs to the domestic platforms and can see the East Midland Trains and one Eurostar through the fence on the right. However I have seen on various rail...

I am going on holiday with the family and whilst away I want to take a trip into London and see some of the sights. On Wed 10/3/2010 my intention is to catch the 08.40 from Whitstable to arrive in London Victoria at 10.07. I want to return to pass Hoo Junction yard (as I need this line) and hope...

I'm planning a visit to Crewe on Thursday to try and get some views of the Electric depot for the 90/92s stored there. I have got the directions and know not to upset the Builders merchant !!. Can you see the stored 92s or is not worth the bother. Roughly how far is it to walk from the station...

I am taking the family to London for the kids to see the sights etc on Saturday the 10th October. I want to buy a zone 1-2 Travelcard for 2 adults and 3 children. Am I right in thinking it costs £5.60 for each adult and £2 for each child. I have also read somewhere that children go for £1,but...

On the 10th Septemeber 86638 was noted stabled in bay platform 2 in York station at 08.00 and yesterday I spotted86627 stabled light engine in York Holgate sidings at 17.45. I know in the past the 86s can be routed through York overnight on freight duties if diverts from West Coast are on...

Hi all ! Planning a trip to Glasgow tomorrow and want to take a trip past Mossend yard for the locos stabled. I want to depart from Central station and I think the best route is Central to Whifflet and then change to a Motherwell train. Two questions I need to ask are (1) does the train depart...

Planning a trip to London on the 4th June. I am making a short trip from West Ham to Barking to pass East Ham depot on the north side. I know the tube line passes the north end, but does the overground trains also pass the north end of the depot (I assume overground trains return on the south...

Just a quick question. I am visiting London soon and intend to spend some time on Livepool Street station. The last time I was there, it was before it was remodelled and 37/47s were taking the trains north and it still had an 08 station pilot. Happy days !!. Since remodelling which is the best...

Hi all. I have booked some advance tickets from York to visit various spots in London in April. At the time I also bought a zone 1-4 Travelcard for ease of getting round the various stations I want to visit. However I plan a trip from Euston (on the fast line to get the locos in Wembley Yard) to...

Hi all, I am planning a trip to Crewe with my (also) train mad son and particulary interested in catching some 86,90 and 92 workings. Will be on station from 9.30 til 17.00 and I know a lot of freight goes on the avoiders, but is there a particular day from Mon to Sat where you might see more...

Hi everyone I have finally joined after observing your forum for a week or two. Just got back into trains after about a decade away. Booked a trip on advance tickets from York to Manc Picc (typical the weather was freezing). Went to try and spot some 92s as never seen one before. After arriving...