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    Valenta 12RPA Load Trial

    Recently I have been working with MAN Diesels on load trialing a Paxman Valenta 12RPA. I managed to get a quick vid just as the engine was working up to 100% Load. If you listen carefully you'll hear the turbocharger whistling away! http://youtu.be/F681jSvz4c8 They are lovely little...
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    Train fire at Exeter St Davids

    From DS Fire & Rescue tonight: Any ideas of the unit in question?
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    Current Possessions

    Is there anywhere online joe public can find out about current possessions and what works/tsr are in force? Done a cursory google but results are not conclusive TIA. :D
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    Compensation against cancellation

    Hi Guys, I tried travelling to Newquay today from Plymouth. The service had been suspended mid journey and my connecting train from PAR-NQY was cancelled. Alternative transport was available (Taxis/buses) from PAR but i'd miss my appointment and it'd be difficult getting home again in case...
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    More Collisions...

    NR Reporting a person has been hit by a train at PAD and an initial trespass incident at Belper has become another person hit by a train. PAD incident is 10 minute delay and climbing, whilst the Belper incident is an hour. ...Alot of collisions so far these past few days. Sad for all...
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    Weather-Related Disruption (Dec 2012)

    Could be experiencing more weather disruption here in the SW over the next 24Hrs. Met Office have issued a severe weather warning for rain over the next few hours. 20 - 40mm rain is expected. No disruption reported from FGW/XC as of yet. But it is veeeeeeeerrrry wet! :lol:
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    Lineside Equipment

    What constitutes 'Line side Equipment' when TOC's often quote it as a reason for delays/canx to services? You often hear of Signal Failures, but surely the signals are line side equipment too? Any explanation welcome! I'm only a humble commuter! :wink:

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