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yes as far as I know. aggregate trains from Bardon use the line still saw one at Desford the other week, Also NWR were working on the line at Kirby Muxloe on tuesday In regards to passenger trains. It has run specials in the past including the infamous shuttles to Coalville mantle lane in the...

Are all the GC 125s valentas?

Stupid question but If i want to know timings for valenta engined GC hsts on the ECML at Essendine, where do i look would like to take my 10yr old over there before they are all gone thanks

Working at Saxelby Melton Leics near the track yesterday 02nd March and shabby looking ex Anglia liveried 47 went North on the test track light engine Not seen any movement for some time on the line which is due to be carrying out LU stock tests

A few years back, i took my youngest on a Sunday diversion from kettering to Leics via Manton junction and back as a treat over the viaduct. Unfortunately after a cpl of hours in Leicester and rushing to get on the return that was ready to depart, missed the fact it was a rare non stop to STP...

Yes he was a canal owner so the railway arrival was bad news Large sections or the Melton to Oakham canal were destroyed by the line as it ran across it on the level On another note, a rarely known line was run to the south west of the park on the first attempt to detour, but the shallow...

Talking to guys operating the trams at Blackpool, the thread of this post can be an issue if they derail and the trolley pole stays in contact. Anyone standing on the rail and touching the trams metalwork will provide less resistance and receive a shock, potentially enough to distrupt their...

Hi all the two public running dates on the private historic 10/4" SMR near Melton LE142SF are: Stapleford Steam 19th 20th June Open weekend August BH Sun and Mon 29th 30th Aug 2010 Both also feature steam rallys and overnight camping options as always supporting LOROS the local...

Hi, it is not the internal surface, only the outer running surface that is tapered which tends to naturally center the wheel off the flange preventing wear and noise on straight track The internal suraces of the tyre and external surface of the wheel is parallel with slight oversize of the...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/leicestershire/8526734.stm Midland minline blocked south of Leicester I noticed midland mainline trains started running on the Syston Melton Oakham Corby diversion about 1700 yesterday (saturday) and are still running through oakham today so if you want...

Correct and it can be closed if no one protests as happened in Oakham Rutland in the mid 70s when the local controlled gated Braunston rd/ South street crossing between Oakham main crossing and Brooke rd AHB (now full barrier remote operated from Oakham box) was closed to vehicles and replaced...

or some terrorist outfit. dont go telling them which crossings to hit At least most ECML are interlocked full barriers although anyone wanting to do that wont be stopped by a couple of lightweight poles even in a small van Cost billions but i am afraid the only answer is bridges over or...

BBC radio Herreford had an interview tonight with a witness that said the barriers were down for a while and no train passed and were then raised which is when the unfortunate vehicles proceeded onto the LC and collided with the train All highly unusual short of major failure on the signalling...

We are pleased to announce two open weekends at the private 10 1/4" Stapleford miniature Railway in East leics near Melton Mowbray during 2010 The historic railway has a fleet of 6 steam locos(only 5 in operation in 2010 as Jubilee needs new boiler) including two powerful North Americans and...

And BTW it was tongue in cheak earlier suggesting hiring in 60s and mothballed 58s I am well aware of the coupling situation which quite frankly should have been forseen well in advance of this This cant be very good for Eurostar finances, no trains for the foreseable future, cant see any...

Doubt it, if you are of good enough calibre and aptitude to pass the assement and pass out as a driver, then you will not be distracted by anything including the nice young ladies in the summer LOL:lol: It is like all jobs that are safety critical, you start off with the right material base...

Wonder if they will hire in some class 60s or 58s LOL just on ITN now main news bad PR or what I have never been a fan of electrics due to their vunerability in poor weather Sure diesels have traction motors but at least they still have independent power for lighting and heating, even if...

Hope she runs as we want to go to nearby stoke summit to watch her BTW is anyone know when she is going up the Lickey next and times

There was so much delay as a Peterborough bound GC 125 on the down line stopped and told some idiots on the track off. and there are only two lines at this point , not that it makes a difference Holme box is unmanned so by the time NWR arrive, they had gone and the delays were at least 6...