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I recall when the planning proposals to reopen the line as a test track were proposed. Some furious objections from residents who had expanded their land illegally by encroaching on to the land by the line. Also a well known former England fast bowler and cricket radio commentator who didn't...

Does it matter which way a half brake coach faces at the back of a train? And how we're such trains turned around at terminus stations?

Do posters think that with ever more congested motorways that a motorail service could be reintroduced as a viable economic service? Where might services start and end? Could the infrastructure logistics work? I'd be very tempted to avoid the M1 or M6 to Scotland if I could take my car by rail.

The HSF.

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Presumably this means that TPE will be using the Chat Moss line for its Liverpool services rather than the CLC?

66575 renumbered in 2011. http://www.railuk.info/diesel/getloco.php?item=%2066848

Why did GBRF stop using 92s to places like Trafford Park?

My mother who lives in Southampton recently visited me in Manchester. We took a Pacer into town and she was genuinely shocked at how basic and decrepit it was compared to the trains she uses in the south.

Interesting article in the Guardian by David Mitchell who highlights an advert by First Group that uses the GWR brand to imply public ownership of the company. Don't agree with all he says but there are some interesting issues he considers...

I imagine it's linked to money. Just like a car. A proper overhaul is more effective than a service. But who's to say that DRS haven't given 310 a good overhaul since returning it to GWR? I guess a faultly driver safety device could happen to any loco though.

Can't see any mainline buyers for this lot tbh. Spares and parts maybe for the likes of Colas with the 37s.

For those who might be interested I have written a Linked In post about how the Northern and TPE franchise awards might contribute towards the Northern Powerhouse project. I realise it is early days and many routing and fleet details are yet to be finalised. I also recognise that there will...

For those who might be interested I have written a Linked In post about how the Northern and TPE franchise awards might contribute towards the Northern Powerhouse project. I realise it is early days and many routing and fleet details are yet to be finalised. I also recognise that there will...

How long has 68001 been in commissioned service now? What has been its main work and how many miles would it have possibly racked up?

What is happening with Europhoenix 37884?

So open access operator will run services between London and Blackpool from 2018. Intends to purchase new Pendolinos, expected to be six carriage versions. http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/aug/07/virgin-has-a-rival-gnwr-london-blackpool-west-coast-rail-service

Would an 88 have enough grunt to haul and power the Caledonian?

I think UKRL is lining up its renovated 56s for a bid also.

30 diesels or more possibly? Dust down the stored 60s?