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So, I've rented a top spec gaming PC in the cloud (I was sceptical but it works really well streaming to my wheezy old laptop). I've had a play with TSW, but disappointed to find the "Great Western" is actually just Paddington to Reading. Thinking about refunding that purchase on Steam and...

I have an advance ticket from Maidstone to Attleborough on 16th May. It's valid only "on specified trains and connections only". The specified train is from Maidstone to Victoria. Now something come up and I could do with spending half a day in London before getting my onward train from Kings...

Bit of an odd query, but how would one go about finding any surviving plans or other documents regarding a railway that was never built? I assume the British Library would be a good place to start, but to make matters more complicated I don't actually know the name of company I'd be looking for...

Looking to buy a return to London next week. RailEasy is offering me Saver returns, with the ability to book seats on a PEAK train coming back from London. The TOCs own website correctly doesn't offer the peak trains on this ticket. So what would happen if I booked via RailEasy and booked seats...

I'm thinking of doing the diesel driver day on the MNR, partially paid for by my wife as a birthday present. I'm interesting doing the Top Link day, primarly because I want to do more than light engine, and I don't know anybody who's be interested in sharing the day. This makes it an expensive...

There used to be a miniature railway that ran for a mile or so along the sea front at Silloth. I don't know when it was built, but it operated sporadically in the 80's and early 90's. The track was removed around 1995 although the small engine shed remained. What happened to the rolling stock...

Hi, I'm wondering what the rational is for replacing the MK4 sets with IETs? I can understand the logic behind replacing the HSTs with new bi-mode trains, but the Mk4s are still in good nick and up to modern standards. Obviously the class 91 locos have their issues. Would it not have been...

What purpose do the zig zags welded on top of the rails near the ends of bay platforms serve?

Second time in a month I'm in the rearmost carriage of a 158 and find myself breathing diesel exhaust fumes. I deliberately sat in the front carriage to avoid the problem, but forgot about reversal at Ely. Sure enough I've got PM10s and NOx going up my nose. I don't recall this issue in the...

I need to go to London overnight later this week. Due to the times I need to travel and uncertainties over return time, it's be a standard open return from Diss to Stratford London at £100. Coming back the following day, it may be more convenient for me to travel from or via Liverpool Street...

Why did BR specify a non-standard 3 phase electrical supply for HST coaches? What advantage does it provide as from a passenger experience POV there seems to be very little difference from a standard LH MK3.

Hi, Have searched the forum but all the threads seem to be quite old and probably not accurate any more. Can someone tell me which services from Norwich to Great Yarmouth and return are operated by the Mk2 and class 37 set please? I'm keen to take a ride as it's probably the last time I'll...

Got off the train from Norwich today just before half past 2. As we were walking away from the station a 2 coach Sprinter followed the train we'd just got off south. Looked on RTT as I was curious. Normally it's just the LHCS and the odd freight. No such working on RTT. I guess it must have...

Hi, I've got to be in Manchester (specifically at one of the airport hotels for a meeting) at 9am on 19th June. I'm not going to drive there and back from Norfolk and Loganair have ditched the early evening return flight in the first half of the week and I can't guarantee my meeting will have...

Just witnessed a take of FGW liveried mk3 coaches being hailed north through Ely by a Rail Operating Group 47 with a mk2 can either end of the consist. I guess going for storage in the new sidings at Potter Group? Couldn't find it on RTT. Nice to see and hear a 47 again, but of clag too! Got a...

Hi, I'm travelling from my local station to station X today. Yesterday I bought 2 advance singles for a total of £40. Usual conditions about using specific trains etc. However upon collecting said tickets, the only reservation is on 1 leg of a 4 leg journey each way. The ticket is 'valid on...

It's common knowledge that when the majority of the GC closed, a DMU shuttle ran for a few years between Nottingham Arkwright Street and Rugby Central. I find this curious and never been able to find any explanation at to why? What was the point of running a skeleton service between 2 termini...