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Just seen the preview. Really do like it, just the over-use of songs does my head in a bit but I can live with it. :)

Yes it is Tuesday November 12th. Sky 1 at 8pm, 1 hour long. http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/cp5jb6/all-aboard-east-coast-trains--series-1---1-at-your-service

Slightly off-topic, when someone does commit suicide on the railway, who pays for Network Rail etc to come out and sort things? Is it the passenger through fare rises or is it out of the pockets of the TOCs or Network Rail? It may sound very cruel but I really don't like the idea of holding up...

Pics of the mk4 set (not mine, respective owners on the Flickr pages): http://www.flickr.com/photos/steam60163/10558475316/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/steam60163/10558450545/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/steam60163/10558476506/ Absolutely marvelous if you ask me. I really cannot wait to see it!

Northern Rail get all of the old Mark 4 sets and we will see 91 + Mk4 + Mk4 + Mk4 + Mk4 DVT on lines like Blackpool to Liverpool and Manchester once electrified.

He said that the engines have been around since the 1960s, not the units themselves. :wink:

Hi all Just to say that according to NRE, the closure of the ECML between Newcastle and Edinburgh (resulting in diversions of East Coast HSTs via Carlisle and the WCML) will be on this year: Saturday: 9th November Sunday: 10th Nov 17th Nov 24th Nov 1st Dec Note that on 9th Nov...

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Keep watching their websites' job vacancy pages. I've had a final interview for an apprenticeship with a FOC (I'm 16 and have just got all of my GCSEs) which I hopefully hear back from this week. Even if it isn't in the operations side like driving, you can always work your way up. Sean

Really good episode last night, once again. Anyone notice the cab light being on in the middle of the Severn Tunnel? Plus, the guy who probably rang his guardian to pre-warn them of the RPO asking for his DOB annoyed me quite a lot. Also, nice to see the guy from the Beeb series at Twyford :D

I know that but do stations actually have them? Sorry for any confusion

Slightly OT, but do (manned) railway stations normally have track circuit clips on hand for use in emergency?

Really really enjoyed it; I noticed the criss-cross of Mk3/Turbo shots but it didn't matter one bit. Next week will be a good one it seems - especially as it shows the guys 'up front'!

Congrats Meridian Richard; thanks to the 3 that voted for mine. A stunning shot by Richard - I voted for it myself, modern DMU traction and all that :D

Surely there would be frequent alternative transport available (such as bus services for example) for short-distance passengers so that is why long-distance passengers are given priority because there aren't as many alternatives?

Anyone able to ID what Northern Rail 142 was on the front of 2N18 1805 Carlisle - Newcastle this evening? 142068 was on the rear. Also could anyone please ID what DBS 66s were on 0E61 1910 Carlisle Yard - Tees Yard (which ran 60 early) this evening? Thanks in advance Sean

Normally the 2-car 156s/142s that run on the Tyne Valley aren't standing (apart from certain services, such as Saturday late-morning services from stations toward Carlisle to the Metrocentre and the 1720 Newc - Whitehaven) but saying that they are hardly ever 'dead'.

I like the sound of the Tyne Valley link from the Boro to Carlisle... needs to be stopping at Metrocentre though in addition to Hexham and Haltwhistle!

They wouldn't have been live if the emergency stop plunger was activated :wink:

Could removal of the pantograph gear on a 375 improve the train's performance because it is lighter? Or would it hardly matter? Sean