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Given the timetable change is when these are supposed to be in service with Northern, does anyone know when FGW will be sending them up to Northern
I assume the 150's from FGW will take the place of the 142's on the Exeter diagrams?
I have to go to Bristol from Ely on Weds 23rd or 30th November.
I have to catch the first train out of Ely (5.30ish)
My return will bne from Exeter St David's, getting back to Ely the same day by 7.00pm.
What is the cheapest ticket I can have, please?
I do not think this is workable myself! given the number of unmanned crossings etc.
Cold be seen as the branch line to no where!
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/leiston_county_councillor_hopes_branch_line_will_reopen_1_1076881
Interestring the National Express, a large bus company, have outsourced this service!
http://http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/business-news/welcome_on_board_new_airport_link_1_3103522
some quick thinking got the train into the station!
http://www.eveningstar.co.uk/news/ipswich_passengers_show_a_lot_of_bottle_as_train_runs_out_of_water_1_1075076#sharinganchor
Would someone be able to tell me of any good lineside locations and how to reach them.
I will be travelling by train - so will not have my car with me!
Thanks in advance.
At Tylsely today I saw unit 121020 arrive, towing two other units.
I noted the side numbers and wondered what they were?
Any ideas?
also, any unit numbers?
121020
Side numbers - spotted from a distance
97045
550028
977850
I have a Thurston to London Off peak return.
It seems I can return from KX when I like, but the restrictions apply to Liverpool St.
Am I correct? I thought there was a off peak restriction for tickets out of KX as well?
also -is the ticket valid Liverpool St via Cambridge as well as...
I am trying to spot 150's before they go!
I am trying to decide between Tysley or Small Heath station.
i. Which platforms would be best at the respective stations?
ii. Which platforms would be best for photographs?
Do all stock that runs through to Tysely pass through SMall Heath...
I may be in the area of Taunton in the next few weeks with my 10 year old son.
Thought I would pop into Taunton station for an hour or so, one evening, say 7 or 8pm.
What am I likely to see at that time of night? Is there a better night than others?
Is the station barrier at the time...
I recall that some years ago I could but a ticket from any station to Aylesham, and travel along the Bury Valley Railway.
My wife and child wants to go and I was wondering if this was possible and cost beneficial?
Trvaelling with Family Rail card.
I note that 150126 has been around the FGW area lately.
What over London Midland 150's have gone to different franchise's already? And with the 172's getting ever nearer to delivey, are the plans for reallocations published anywhere?
I am not too sure which heading to post this question under - so I am doing this here!
Are there any goof Facebook pages / groups for railway enthisiats.
I tried searching but did not find any?
Trying to plan a family holiday.
Probably going to end up in Taunton area for a few days.
There are several railway museums in the area, and wonder if someone could recommend a top 5 of places to visit!
Could someone help me with the cheapest way to get:-
bury st Edmund to Stourbridge
and
Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham Moor Street
on a weekday
Travel out around 6.30am
Travel back (arrive) around 6.30pm
Would be doing journey week commencing 5th September.
thank you
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