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Please can someone advise me what rolling stock (Carriages) was used on The Red Rose (Euston to Liverpool Lime Street) when the service was inaugurated in 1951 at the time of the Festival of Britain? I am trying to ascertain if it was equipped with new BR Mk 1 in carmine and cream? TIA

I need to get from Bmth to Birmingham in May on a Friday day return (ie there and back same day) Outward on the first train ex Bmth at 0630 as I have to be in Birmingham for 1030. Return on a train ex Birmingham at C1500 or 1600. Flexibility on the return journey would be preferred but not...

Does anyone know of the existence of / source of railway staff newsletters for the period 1948- 1965? TIA

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-56102142 Given this tragedy at Eden Park, surely all platforms, including those on heritage railways, should have tactile surfaces.

Does anyone know where I can find a list of which MK1 coaches are in use on which heritage railways? TIA

and the top 10 grants awarded to Heritage Railways are: Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) Public Limited Company £906,000 West Somerset Railway Plc. £865,000 Bluebell Railway PLC £727,200 Mid Hants Railway Ltd / Mid Hants Railway Preservation Society Award £600,000 Romney, Hythe and...

Does anyone know where I can find the precise dates of tenure of the British Railways Board Chairmen? I can find the years but really want the day and month as well. Sir Peter Parker (1976–1983) Sir Robert Reid (1983–1990) Sir Bob Reid (1990–1995) John Welsby (1995–1999) Thanks In Advance

Please can someone advise me (or point me in the right direction) how much East Yorkshire Motor Services was privatised for in 1987? and how much Go Ahead paid for it when they acquired it a couple of years ago? Thanks in advance.

Does ahyone know / can anyone point me in the right direction? I have it at the back of my mind that the Board of NBC asked the govt if NBC could be privarised en bloc and not sold off as 70 odd operating units. Cant find any reference to this online so help please? As a follow up where can I...

Can someone enlighten me as to what finally happened in the saga of the privatisation of the London Tilbury and Southend Line to Enterprise Rail. I know that therewere allegations of a ticket fraud and as a result the handover to Enterprise Rail was stopped. Prism Rail eventually being awarded...

Just seen this on Swanage Railway Trust Website https://www.swanagerailwaytrust.org/giving

Please can someone advise me where I can find details of the total route mileage and number of employees of British Railways in 1950 and also in 1979? I have tried searching in google but cant seem to find either a table or definitive values. Amy help greatly appreciated.

Swanage Railway have moved their diesel gala from its "traditional date" of the first week end after the first May Bank Holiday to the last weekend of April. Apparently this is because the first bank holiday in May has been moved to Friday 8th May as part of the VE 75 commemorations. Deltic 55...

Just seen on Swanage Railway Twitter Feed. URGENT UPDATE. Saturday 16th November Open Day at The Flour Mill to view the progress on T3 563 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances Sincere Apologies 563 Locomotive Group.

According to the WSR website a staffing review has resulted in 3 senior management posts being removed and with regret the post holders notified they are leaving the service of the railway. https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/userfiles/userfiles/file/Staffing%20Review%20Statement%20pdf.pdf

I am travelling from London Waterloo to Alexandra Palace Saturday 25th January 2019. I have planned (BLOO) Waterloo to Oxford Circus, change (VIC) Oxford Circus to ?? change then Great Northern to Alexandra Palace. Which is the quickest / easiest change Highbury and Islington or Finsbury Park...

According to their website Swanage Railway are seeking an Operations Manager. This is a paid position paying C£25K per year. For more details: https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/volunteering

I am trying to find out the total route mileage by decade from 1830 to C1910 For example 1830 140 1840 1775 1850 6890 I believe the peak was reached just before WW1 at about 22,000 Please can someone give me a definitive list? I have tried searching on google and Wikipedia and on loads of links...

Hi Need some advice on the best way (fastest) from Tibenham or Diss to Stansted Airport Sunday 30th July. Flight departs 15:25 so would want to be at Stansted 13:25. Thanks in advance. Regards David

An odd question but.. Did Senior British Railways Managers (1948 - 1968) have company cars? If so what grades would have them and what cars might they be? TIA