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    Classes that came and went without you ever travelling on one?

    APT for me. Can't think of any others.
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    Trivia: Most annoying sound made by a train

    This. And I would love to knowe the cause. Sounds like interference.
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    Class 484 replacing class 483 on the island line: progress updates

    Other half on the 16:00 crossing apparently. (not my missus)
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    Class 484 replacing class 483 on the island line: progress updates

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    A couple of class 33 questions?

    Looking at that 71, I think you're right. The spacing of the bolts on the step is the same. Incidentally, anyone know what the four hooks are for?
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    A couple of class 33 questions?

    The bolts in the picture in the first post look like they are holding something in place on the inside of the bodywork to me.
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    What's your favourite diesel train?

    Deltic Thumper
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    Gatwick Express 1984 re-launch

    A bit of a side note on the Gatwick Express service: I am sure BA passengers could check in their luggage at Victoria before getting on the train?
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    Largest Station reduced to almost a 1 platform Halt

    3 in use I think.
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    Can you tell me what this might be? (Answer: A snow plough)

    Very good point. This clip shows a cut away in the plough to help with visibility.
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    Southern Electrostar refurbishment

    377/1s have all been refurbed in the last 18 months.
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    Were phones ever installed on BR trains?

    I know that there were payphones on the mk4s in the early nineties. Not sure if there are any other instances.
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    Trivia: Lines that cross (over/under) 2 different motorways in quick succession

    BML passes under the M23 and over the M25 within a short distance. Might not count as the M23 cant be seen.
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    Alternative names for towns

    Croydon - The Cronx
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    JUST FOR FUN: If Other Companies Made Trains

    The UK Parliament train. Still not left the station as promised. Driver wants to ask the passengers if they still definitely want to leave the station. Most passengers think the train should leave even if the signal is red.
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    Former London bus extensions on Sundays to serve mental hospitals

    Pretty sure you are correct. Off topic, but Bowie's brother was a patient at Cane Hill, hence the album cover.
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    Will there be a class 727, 737, 747, 757, 767

    Don't see any reason why not. We have a class 707 and a Boeing 707. Can't see anyone confusing the two.
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    Tread brakes

    Only on the driven wheels I think. Definitely not all wheels though.
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    Poll: What are your suggestions for the future redundant HST sets?

    Convert them to 442s?
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    Football and railways working together

    Fair comment. I spent years follow my team in the FL too.

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