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Hey, I've only really started to frequently use the world of Virgin trains (who knew my mate going to uni in Stafford would be so handy :P ) and I know the VHF timetable well, however I'd like to know abit about the pre-2008 timetable, so does anyone have some old copies they could link me to...

Hey, was on the 18:36 to Aylesbury at Marylebone tonight, and we were waiting to depart. A loco hauled set then turned up next to us. The driver for our train then turned up apologising for being late as he was the driver of said loco hauled set from Birmingham (do drivers swap on this route? Or...

Hello, Firstly, does anyone know why the Northern line platform at Euston, southbound on the Bank branch, is so big? I go through it and often wonder why! Secondly, just got off the train at Wembley Park and walking along the road, I looked out over the bridge like normal, and saw a half set...

Hey all, While finding my mum a train time for a sunday journey, we discussed Sunday frequencies. It got me thinking, are there any routes that don't get their service reduced, or possibly even increased on a sunday? Thanks!

Hello all, just arrived home on the last Willesden bound train off Gospel Oak and while I was there a 180 in, I think Hull Trains livery, at the very least First, came off the Barking Line and onto the North London line, and then a 12 car 319 came through towards Stratford. These were both...

Hello all, at 19:45 today (3rd November) I pulled into Raynes Park platform 4, to see a Cl 450 stopping at platform 2, letting passengers off and everything. What was this doing on a stopper? I know a few stop at Wimbledon late at night on Basingstoke runs, but not this early or at Raynes Park...

Hello, yesterday (4th October) I arrived at St. Neots at around 5:20pm (the 4:40 off KGX) and there was a Mk 3/4 carriage sitting in the through road next to platform 4 on its own (I'm afraid I can't quite tell the difference with out the 43 or 91 at the end and I couldn't see the doors close...

A Jubilee line train has just left Neasden depot, heading north through Wembley Park, making the MOST horrific moaning noise. I have just seen a train now come back through south, probably the same one. What would an ECS be doing this late at night?

Hello, Just moved into a place overlooking the lines through Wembley Park station (just to the south) any interestings workings to see? Chiltern run any peak time services of note? Any Clubmans during the peak/freight that runs? Cheers for any help.

Hello all, Just had a thought on the train the other day, what is the longest non-stop gap between two stations on a service? My guess is Euston to Warrington Bank Quay, but I think the East Coast Flying Scotman service runs non-stop from Newcastle? Could that be it? Also whats the longest gap...

Hello all, I know this may come across as a stupid question, but I've always heard of the terms "loading gauge" and "route Clearance" whilst I know in essence it means weather a train can or cannot go on a route, I don't actually know what these factors are, as in to determine it. I always...

Evening all, went past Hornsey TMD yesterday evening (29th August) and two SE 466's were sitting in the sidings coupled together with a barrier wagon at each end. Any one know what they are doing there? I've been away for a few days so sorry if this topic has already been discussed.

Hello all, booked my train tickets back from Reading Fest today, I'm travelling up to Birmingham on a XC Voyager, and I have tried to get one on the Newcastle route on the basis that I believe it starts at Reading so my chance of getting my seat should be fine. However its Bank Holiday so could...

Good evening. Been staying with some mates in London and on my travels I saw a few things that I thought needed answering. Firstly, on Monday (18th July) I was at Stratford, just arriving on the DLR when a 357 shot through on the fast line (about 2ish maybe) what was it doing? Secondly...

Hello, Just returned from a trip away. I was staying at Manchester Uni halls for abit and was overlooking the through platforms from Piccadilly. I saw a Cross Country Voyager come through in the early hours of Wednesday morning/late Tuesday night from Oxford Road station. What was this doing...

Hello all, Been flicking through my rail guide (2010 version) and I have a couple of queries. It says the 377162 is/was out of action due to collison damage. Does anyone know what this collison was? Has/will it return to service? Also 377201, 203 and 204 are allocated to Brighton whereas all...

Hello all, Recently got £16 in Rail vouchers from London Midland and was planning a day out. I moved to the Cambridge area seven years ago, and although I've become a regular user of the Commuter runs from Cambridge and St. Neots to London, I've never really been on the rural lines (a couple...

Hello all, Yesterday (19th May) was at Ely station and as I was leaving I looked back and saw a Direct Rail Service Loco hauling a NXEA DVT (a 37 I think) it was heading south, but I didn't see which line it took south of the station. Anyone know where it was going and why? Cheers. Sorry- About...

Hello, last thursday (28th April) was standing at St Neots when said loco ran through light about bang on midday. It was on the Down Slow, there was no 67 in the KGX headshunt like normal when I arrived an hour later so I guess it was dispatched from there, does anyone know where it was off to...

Evening all, Went through Blackfriars recently and it was unrecognisable compared to the old station, of which I quite liked. Does anyone have any good pictures/links to websites with pictures, particularly of the three terminal platforms? Thanks In advance :)