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A great day pal, got there just before half 9, so the Trackside Brekky called first, after that it was up down up down till the last train :D nice to see it was well attended, only 4 coaches for the Hymek but cant complain too much, another great ELR day :D

Hi there. Was just wondering if anyone (probably so) has been down to Aylesbury/Princess Risborough to catch a ride on the 2 121's? Is it worth going & do they use the Bubbles on a regular basis? Full marks to Chiltern btw, from what ive seen on youtube 121034 looks lovely :)

Thanks Mr Crimson! :) thats a fair price too, would just about get 1 hours parking in Derby for that! Well id better make sure im there for the 1st run :)

3rd for me but not complaining! Happy New Year all & hope all the rail workers are on quadruple time tomorrow!?:)

Agreed sir, & its a shame because local tourism has to suffer? Now if a visitor to Scarborough + wife/family have a crushed journey then it doesnt start the holiday off well! Another case in point has been the Nottingham-Skegness service. I remember travelling (Jolly Fisherman special) in a rake...

Yeah me too :) Im driving & had planned to park right next to Bolton Street, i had presumed that area behind the trackside bar was theirs anyway?

Point taken, & im not here to have a rant at the TOCs. With regards to the Norwich Liverpool services there was 20-30 years ago, im not sure! but even if there was half the frequency in the years gone by, then maybe a 31 + 6 coaches would still provide more seats than 2 hourly 170's? unless the...

Right I see, ive joined here to get upto scratch on current events, my knowledge is a bit rusty at the moment :) well any such group would get my backing! By the way, the arriva tw 121 is still in service? i knew about Chiltern's 121 down at Princess Risborough, & where is the other unit if...

Well said, saw this loco at Matlock, maybe 87/88ish? it was inside a shed & its owner (who's name i cant remember) showed me around. It will be a fantastic moment seeing this loco in action again, or should i call it Bo-Co? :)

I agree, i believe there is a market given the unrivalled views you can get out of 'Daisy' & co. Am i right in saying there isnt currently a mainline registered first gen unit out there? apart from departmental ones & the chiltern bubble car? Money however would be my concern tho :| The Midland...

Agreed! which begs the question about re-opening the Woodhead route? I presume after all the campaigns to reopen this route, its still 'dead in the water'?

Well i had heard that EMT had doubled up their Norwich Liverpool service but ive had a 2-car every time on my recent journeys along this line. Guess its me & my bad timing :lol: --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Thanks for the info! bloody hell it was a nightmare coming back from...

Nice one :) ta for the info

Now that would be nice! I never got a see one as a kid spotting at Derby :( I presume asbestos finished them off?

Thanks for your thoughts! I guess my experiences as a nipper enjoying a corridoor compartment to myself will never be enjoyed again! It seems we may have gone from one extreme to the other? :roll: Please correct me if im wrong but with regards to The Hope Valley line, is the longest public...

Ahh, im sure you'll agree the current capacity does more harm than good!? I'll be heading off to the ELR Diesel Day on the 7th Jan....in my car! No more Sardine can journeys from Picc to Sheff!:|

Hello, newbie so please be gentle!:) Browsing through a mid 80's article in Traction Magazine, im reminded how many loco hauled coaches there used to be on the services i used as a kid, usually 6-10 as a rule. Since taking up my 'Railway Enthusiast' role again & visiting the NRM, East Lancs to...

Hi People, first post :D Erm thats a shame as i would see the Hymek as the star of the show. However 40135 is a worthy replacement & im looking forward to the day! ps any dmu shuttles perhaps as well?