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  1. curly42

    SVR diesel gala

    Now confirmed on the SVR site that the Class 44 will not be running,replaced by Warship D821.Visitors include 66789 and 88006.
  2. curly42

    SVR diesel gala

    41001 will be at Kidderminster,but static exhibit only. 47749 will be covering its duties.
  3. curly42

    SVR diesel gala

    Was planning to go on the Friday and Saturday,but the loss of 41001,together with rumours of the class 44 being dodgy,make it look like a one day event for me now.
  4. curly42

    Best sited stations for town/city centre.

    Totally agree regarding Wetherspoons - wouldn't use one if the beer was free. However,it's "horses for courses",as with so many things. Regarding stations convenient to centres - Gloucester is excellent,just the opposite to its neighbour Cheltenham.
  5. curly42

    Cash Machines at Govia Thameslink Railway stations to charge a fee

    Bletchleyite - I wish I was under 18 !! I'm a heck of a lot older I'm afraid. My wife looks after all the financies - both my pensions are paid into her account,and all our financial products are in her name. I just find it easier that way - never had a bank account in my life,strange it may...
  6. curly42

    Cash Machines at Govia Thameslink Railway stations to charge a fee

    DarloRich - yes I'm absolutley sure that I don't have any cards,as I don't have a bank account.
  7. curly42

    Cash Machines at Govia Thameslink Railway stations to charge a fee

    What sort of charge are we talking about here ? I don't have any cards and have never used one of these machines so I have no idea of what sort of charges exist.
  8. curly42

    GCR Diesel Gala 8.9.18.

    A few shots from Saturday at the Great Central Railway - D832 at Quorn - https://www.flickr.com/photos/curly42/30694880428/in/dateposted-public/ 1705 at Kinchley Lane - https://www.flickr.com/photos/curly42/29650041237/in/dateposted-public/ 55019 at Woodthorpe -...
  9. curly42

    Weeds on the Golden Valley Line

    Here's the view from Chalford Bridge,with a passing train - https://www.flickr.com/photos/curly42/40981476925/in/dateposted-public/
  10. curly42

    Severn Valley Gala.

    A few shots from the gala - D821 at Trimpley - https://www.flickr.com/photos/curly42/41295050255/in/dateposted-public/ 56 and 73 comb0 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/curly42/42180951392/in/dateposted-public/ Warship Pair - https://www.flickr.com/photos/curly42/41503136224/in/dateposted-public/...
  11. curly42

    0Z45 Swanage Convoy.

    Kidderminster to Swanage convoy https://www.flickr.com/photos/curly42/27103748457/in/dateposted-public/
  12. curly42

    East Lancashire Railway "40s at 60".

    A few shots from the above event (and not all Class 40s) - 40012 at Summerseat - https://www.flickr.com/photos/curly42/40563621965/in/dateposted-public/ 40106 at Burrs Country Park - https://www.flickr.com/photos/curly42/41493494392/in/dateposted-public/ 50015 at Burrs -...
  13. curly42

    £3.7M for Gloucester station

    When the additional car park in Great Western Road is opened (later this year) there will be access to platform 4. This, I understand will be barriered, and a ticket machine provided. Toilets and buffet over the bridge I'm afraid.
  14. curly42

    Now Playing....

    Myra Melford at the Gorizia Jazz Festival 25.10.15.
  15. curly42

    Rail Enthusiasts: Are you 'out'? Or are you still 'in'?

    I've fortunately reached the age when i couldn't care less what people think of my main interest (yes,it is railways,although music runs a very close second).
  16. curly42

    Photo of the Month :: February 2018

    Could you explain (in VERY simple terms please) how to upload a picture,as none of what is said above makes any sense to me,and I've been unable to send in any picture.
  17. curly42

    Complete list of Britain`s Preserved Railways

    Here's a link for the Vale of Berkeley Railway. A long term project,but well worth a visit. http://valeofberkeleyrailway.co.uk/
  18. curly42

    Complete list of Britain`s Preserved Railways

    How about the Vale of Berkeley Railway ?
  19. curly42

    Paperless rail tickets across UK by 2019 - Chris Grayling

    I don't have a mobile phone or a credit card,so it's cash and paper for me.
  20. curly42

    Down In The Woods.....

    A few shots from Day 1 of the Dean Forest Railway Diesel Gala 15.9.17 - D8568 arrives at Parkend - https://www.flickr.com/photos/curly42/37255838975/in/dateposted-public/ D8059 and D8568 approaching Norchard - https://www.flickr.com/photos/curly42/37112889831/in/dateposted-public/ 31466...

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