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The thread regarding rail centres that have fallen from grace makes interesting reading for anyone interested in railway history. It is a shame how some stations have fallen from being locations swamped in grandeur to what can only be described as "shacks", even if many of them necessitated such...

I've just been subjected to a rant from my father who has yet again tried to travel without checking for engineering works in his area (which does get them quite often) and been caught out. He told me that, in BR days, engineering work did not exist, or where it did exist it just meant closing...

As per last year's thread 2011: Good or Bad?, I feel it would be interesting to reflect on the highs and lows of the last 12 months and see where we all stand this time around. And with less than four of the year's 8,784 hours (for those of us observing GMT) left, now is as good a time as any...

Is this possible, and if yes, how does one go about it? Please note that I will not be using my usual card details - it is for a friend - so any suggestions involving logging on to Webtis sites will not be of use. TIA :)

Thamesmead is one of largest areas of London to have no railway station to call its own. It has Abbey Wood to the south, and Plumstead to the South-West, but neither of these is especially convenient for the town. Over the years, several schemes have been proposed that would bring the railway...

The country's most well-known astronomer and presenter of its longest-running television series has sadly passed away today... (Source = BBC) I always try to watch The Sky at Night when it's on, so this is really sad news. He was devoted to his chosen task of opening up astronomy and...

The closure of the Somerset & Dorset resulted in the demolition of numerous bridges along its route, including a number in Bath. Now though, as some of you will be aware, the cycle route along the former route (known in Bath as Linear Park) is being renovated, including a new bridge! Here are...

Please do not use this thread to criticise this benefit! If you wish to do so, make another thread and knock yourself out. On the 18th of December, I have an appeal for DLA after waiting more than a year for it to finally happen. Has anyone ever been through this process, and if yes can...

Gromit 'grand trail' for Bristol Children's hospital A nice touch, I think, that showcases one of the best and most-loved things to have come out of the city in recent decades. And for a very worthy cause as well. I hope I get to see them!

We already have a thread showcasing the "best" out there (here), so now let's try the opposite - a showcase of the "worst" out there (note that "worst" and "Worst Group" are not necessarily identical). I suspect that this thread may be just a tad busier than that thread! :p I am going to be...

On this day, ten years ago, my family had a new arrival - a little kitten my sister named Bella. She was born only next door and when she came through our door she was 43 days old. So, in spite of having a hard time at Uni at present, even today is happy for me :p We also have a hamster...

People often reference a future HS3 as a target after HS2. The usual suggestion is for Bristol/Cardiff. Surely the market for such a route isn't strong enough to justify a new X00mph line? Bristol may be increasing to 6tph in the near future, but that is because it has such a high commuter...

I know we have a few such people on here, but for the most part our "world" is dominated by men. The stereotypical image of the anorak-wearing, socially-inept spotter busily scribbling down apparently random numbers, for instance, is one that is never adorned with a female character in the role...

How much would it cost to build the following? Thinking of this specifically, I am wondering how much it would cost to build the route I have suggested between Audley End and the edge of Saffron Walden, roughly 400m from the High Street as the crow flies. The proposal would need the...

I’m going to keep this short owing to not being at home - or anywhere else with free Internet! - tonight. After an 0930 start, I arrived at Lime Street at 1004, having stayed the night at a Youth Hostel about half-a-mile south of James Street. My teammate for the day would be gnolife, who...

Looking at getting an Advance from somewhere south of Birmingham on Sunday, heading north towards Liverpool, I've come across this distinct anomaly in Advance fares. How can XC justify this - or, alternatively, how has it slipped through the net? Gloucester to Stafford, changing at Brum; Sun...

Hi all, According to NRE, there is a Left Luggage facility at Liverpool Lime Street. Is anyone able to confirm this at all please, and thereafter, is anyone able to advise as to whether I can safely leave a laptop - in a rather obvious laptop case - there at all please? It would only be for a...

Hi all, On the 8th of November I will be hosting a Quiz Night at my University. If possible, could I ask for a few volunteers to have a quick go at some of the questions I have prepared so that I can have some qualitative feedback in time for the event please? You don't have to attempt all...

Hi all, As in the title really, I need a cheap place to stay somewhere on the Liverpool/Manchester/Leeds corridor on the night of the 29th of this month. I will be in Liverpool on the 29th and will be going to Leeds the day after. I don't mind what it is, so long as (a) it's decent, (b) it's...

Something that has been bothering me for a while and I can't seem to find a definitive answer... What exactly is the difference between a 507 and a 508 please? TIA :)