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    2 car, Virgin Super Voyger at Crewe ?

    lol I am glad you can confirm my job LOL thank you :lol:
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    2 car, Virgin Super Voyger at Crewe ?

    correct and I will have to start it and shut it down! for 13 weeks at the moment :)
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    2 car, Virgin Super Voyger at Crewe ?

    Its mine for 13 weeks on my return to work:wink: --- old post above --- --- new post below --- so its staying there!
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    Retro Railtours to Southend - Saturday 28 May

    Hi Just spoke to James and he has a few seats left please give him a bell and mention train of hope :wink: http://www.retrorailtours.co.uk/rt6.php Nice lad enjoy yourselves John
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    The Railway Magazine

    Hi does anyone know, have we had a feature in there? thank you
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    Interview Incomming

    Hello not up to speed with a scot rail interview/questions but.... find out where the trains go to and from. What improvemnts in the last few years. Make sure you know a few basics, I was aked "what do you think 2 yellows mean when drivng a train ?" Next question what if the next signal...
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    Film/Dvd Company?

    Hello can anyone help me please? I am running a charity steam rail tour and wondered if there might be a company interested in making a Dvd of the tour. I would need to get permission from my charter company but initially does anyone know the name of a company that might be interested in...
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    Lines that should be four track

    No But Picc to Crewe Crewe to picc is Bi directional so no great problems Picc to Stoke not 4 track but does not really need it as there are a few passing places.
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    Train Of Hope

    The painting depicts children being evacuated from Crewe to Wales in 1940. The LMS Compound was a Leicester engine at this time. Hope that helps. :)
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    Train Of Hope

    Hi the loco will be run round so its gacing the correct way! yes a 47 in rear for train heat thats why I previously put would double heading ( with steam of course) or an extra diesel cause more interest. But that does not matter now as we will stick with the formation we have. thanks John ---...
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    Train Of Hope

    Hello! Let me explain my post in slightley better english..... Do you think if I was to write to other loco owners for another STEAM engine so we could have it double headed AND/OR if I was to get another diesel for the REAR would it cause interest? It does not really matter as we have...
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    Train Of Hope

    Hi Just recieved a nice addition to our donations. a day with my NR colleague at Victoria in the signalling training centre which includes a simulator. ( we have been donated 2 of these ). One will go for auction on eBay, one might go for an advert in a rail magazine and go to the person who...
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    Train Of Hope

    replied thank you :D --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Hi does anyone subscribe to the Railway Herald? Page 13 :D Thease guys have done us proud again. thanks --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Hi Just thinking about getting it double headed or maybe another engine in...
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    A way in to driving

    Because of the poor pay and conditions :D Job satisfaction. Key in key out job erm not sure....:lol: --- old post above --- --- new post below --- second sentance :roll:
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    Guess the Station...

    I will have to take time to reflect possible answers :wink:
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    Collision Iminent Emergency Brake

    7 seconds Impossible to answer, without all the facts. traction weight, conditions , rail head....the list goes on Would you like just my list? Flag man missing! P/way in the 4 foot. Man walking his dog accross a foot crossing Overheads hanging down signal irregualrity Frieght...
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    Train Of Hope

    Hello Simon thank you for posting and making contact. :D Today and tomorrow we are attending Stockport & District Railway Modellers 2011 Exhibition at Stockport Grammar School. (SK2 7AF). I do not have a clue about model railways but it is in the hopes of selling some of our raffle tickets and...
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    Train Of Hope

    Hi I am a driver at Manchester Piccadilly and along with 4 colleagues we are organising a special event for a charity called CLIC Sargent. This charity helps children with cancer. My event...... Train operators, the wider rail industry and celebrities have already offered their support and it is...
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    Vintage Trains' Timings

    Hello I have asked this question myself for our tour on the 1st October 2011. The reply from Network rail was times are not allocated till approximatley 4-6 weeks before the charter runs. There is not much point having timing before that as engineering works etc can effect the outcome. You...
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    Virgin Trains First Class Lounge

    Thats great Live reports :D Now all you need to do is log on to wwwtrainofhope.co.uk while using the free wi-fi :lol:

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