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    FGW 142's to Northern

    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?
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    Ely - Bristol and Exter St Davids t oEly

    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?
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    Spotting 150's belonging to first Great Western's fleet

    Where is the best place to see these, given the 150 fleet? Would it be:- Bristol Exeter or a combination of the both?
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    Plans to reopen Leiston branch line

    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
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    National Express lauunches 24 hour coach service to airports

    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
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    150009 London Midland

    Is this unit still around? Last time I saw this was at End of August!
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    Ipswich - Felixstowe 153 topped up using customer's water

    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
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    Nene Valley Railway - Lineside Photography

    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.
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    Tysley today - DMU

    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
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    Thurston to London Off peak restrictions - Kings X and Liverpool Street

    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...
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    D&? at West Somerset Railway

    When I was on holiday at the West Somerset Railway I saw a loco which I think was D7??? in Green. Any ideas which loco it was? Thanks
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    Tysely or Small Heath

    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...
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    Taunton station

    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...
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    Tom Tom Sat Nav - POI

    I am looking for site where I can download the locations of heritage railways into my SatNav - but have not yet located a suitable site Any ideas?
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    Fares to Bury Valley Railway (Aylesham)

    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.
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    London midland 150's - reallocations

    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?
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    Facebook resoruces

    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?
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    Tylsey depot

    While I am aware you can easily see Tylsley depot from the train, is there any good vanage points to see what the have and take photos?
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    Holiday in Taunton

    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!
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    Bury St Edmunds to Stourbridge . moor Street

    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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