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  1. Lawman

    On board stock

    Folks, On a recent 1st class virgin glasgow to London service,the on board host could not have been more generous handing out food,drinks and alcohol.After leaving nearly every station he was up and down the carrage dishing out the complimentary provisions.Honestly,l an not...
  2. Lawman

    Your local Railway station/facilities

    Folks, l was wondering about various Railway stations around the country and what kind of facilities they offer.My station is Bellshill in Lanarkshire.It is 2 platforms serving Glasgow and Edinburgh.The station has HeeHaw facilities except the small ticket office.Toilet facilites...
  3. Lawman

    Lineside Buildings

    Folks, l have observed the following buildings near to the following locations,lineside and was wondering what is inside them and what are they used for,if they get used.They are modern and are constructed using bricks.l have noted the following buildings at the following places,one on...
  4. Lawman

    On Board Chef

    Folks, This may sound a tad weird however l was wondering about the following.On a Glasgow to London service, Virgin route,is it a chef who prepares the food on this journey or a crew member. :|
  5. Lawman

    Mega Train Tickets

    Folks,each time that look at the above web site for cheap rail tickets for scotland to england,l am only shown coach prices .can someone advice how l rectify,cheers
  6. Lawman

    Villages that could have a Railway Station

    Folks, There is a little village near me called Glenboig.It's fairly populated and has a main railwayline that runs through it,Glasgow to Cumbernauld line.The nearest Station to this Village is Coatbridge Sunnyside,which is about 3 miles from this village.l was wondering that if the...
  7. Lawman

    Railway Characters

    Folks, All too often l feel that Railway personel get a hard time from unhappy passengers for whatever reasons. In my travels though l have also found some members of staff to be more than capable of dealing with any situation and be extreamley professional, polite, informative etc. l...
  8. Lawman

    Platform saftey barriers.

    Folks, Recently there has been several deaths North of the Border from persons falling/jumping from the platform or walking accross the tracks.There has also been near misses by small children far to close to the platform edge.l know that some London Tube Stations have a partition that...
  9. Lawman

    Ford Vehicle Train

    Folks, I have observed on many occasions various Ford type vehicles,vans&cars being hauled on the wcml near wishaw/motherwell.Where do these vehicles get deposited and is this run a regular occurance.Thanks
  10. Lawman

    Enhanced facilites at major stations

    Folks, l was wondering if anyone had an opinion in how and what way they would improve their major city station.At Glasgow Central if you wanted to purchase a new tie,thereafter consume a packet of organic nuts,then maybe a donut and if still hungry get a burger king meal,your fine.If...
  11. Lawman

    Rail Loyalty Card

    Folks, Many people use the Rail Network everyday for a variety of reasons.l was wondering if it would be possible to reward passengers with some form of Loyality Card which they would recieve points the more they travel,then when enough points are gained,then the passenger is rewarded...
  12. Lawman

    Train services through the night

    Folks, l was hoping to get your opinions on Train services that would run through the night.l am fully aware that various engineering works take place during the wee small hours however surley even a limited service would be possible.My thinking regarding this is the following. 1/not...
  13. Lawman

    Mk 3 INFO

    Folks, would be grateful is someone could explain the main difference between MK 2,MK3 AND MK4 Coaches,which trains use which units,thanks
  14. Lawman

    British Rail Free Travel

    Folks, l have been reading some of the discussion from this forum regarding Fare evaders/Revenue protection issues.l was wondering what the setup regarding this topic was like under the old BR days. For example,when l was younger me and my friends would regularly go into Glasgow on a...
  15. Lawman

    Advertising on Trains

    Folks, was wondering if this could ever be possible or even a market for it.Everytime l see buses or taxis in the City Centre they are advertising some form of product on the door of the taxi cab or at rear of the bus. Got me thinking,keep hearing how the network has limited funds.l...
  16. Lawman

    RailUK v Facebook

    Folks, Thinking of asking the Mods to start up a new section in this forum.The divorced forum.The grief l get from the LawWomen because l spend about an hour on the forum per day is unreal,yet she cant even walk up a flight of stairs without reading Facebook.Honestly the Law women spends...
  17. Lawman

    Virgin at Motherwell

    Folks, was wondering if anyone could tell me how many Glasgow to London Virgin services now stop at motherwell.l seem to remember that in days of old it was pretty regular,it now seems like just a few,l know Motherwell is not a million miles from Glasgow however Lanarkshire is still a...
  18. Lawman

    Airports with Train Station

    Folks, Was wondering how many Airports in Britain have Railway Stations at them or very near to them.for me,Glasgow Airport has got heehaw however Glasgow Prestwick(Ayr)Has one which leads right up to the terminal.
  19. Lawman

    Train Movements through the night

    Folks, This might be a daft question however l was wondering if there are a lot of Train movements during the night.What l mean,say the last london to glasgow pendo service.l take it that train would be the first glasgow to london service the following morning.Does it happen that a...
  20. Lawman

    Sleeper driver/crew change

    Folks, Anyone know what the working arrangements are for the Fort William to London sleeper.Does the one driver do the whole route or is one driver with him at the start gets a wee nap then takes over.What about the crew.l was wondering if the same crew travel all the way south,sleep...

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