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    TV Alert Tonight (Monday)

    For anyone that maybe interested, tonight 2100 on the National Geographic channel, a new episode of Seconds From Disaster focusing on the Paddington accident.
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    Passing signals at danger is possessions?

    I always thought that if you were travelling within a T3 possession the driver could pass signals at danger under his own authority providing they were not protecting a CCTV MCB crossing that was not under local control? Have just read module T3 (latest update June 11) and it states in a big...
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    Dale Farm Evictions (Travellers)

    ...no it has nothing to do with Emmerdale:) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-14017865 What the hell is going on with these people:roll:
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    Why do railway staff make a big issue of standing behind the line on platforms?...

    ...this is one reason why! http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/5-dead-after-goods-trains-handbrake-hits-passengers/articleshow/8920990.cms
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    Self appointed crossing keeper...

    How moronic can someone be!
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    The foibles of OLE

    Thought it was a bit blowy in Ipswich today.
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    SmugMug Discount

    If anyone is thinking of getting a SmugMug account, type this voucher code in and you will get $5 off your first years subscription.... txoTg5ptjI0A2
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    GBRf Ground Staff vacancies

    For those that maybe interested... Due to buisness expansions, GBRF are seeking ground staff (ATMs) based out of Warrington. http://www.gbrailfreight.com/jobs.php?nid=91 It says they are looking for experienced ATMs however if you are interested I'd advise you apply anyway as you never...
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    Train horns and train prep?

    Ive had a quick look through the rule book but may of missed it, but is testing the horn of a multiple unit part of the train prep and are there any rules pertaining to the use of horns in depots during the night/early morning?
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    HST on the GEML

    Last night Network Rails HST NMT paid a visit to the Great Eastern Main Line heading to Ipswich and Norwich (and other places). Apparantly as a trial for things to come but this must be the first HST in the area for some 15+ years?
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    Watford?

    Hi all, Would anyone be kind enough to give me the address (or point out on google maps) of the place in Watford where one sits their psychometric tests? Thanks in advance.
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    Want a Cab Ride?

    ...heres your chance. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130419148309&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Note: This auction has nothing to do with me, I'm merely providing the link --- old post above --- --- new post below ---...
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    New Industry Website

    This may be of interest to some people as there are a few interesting videos on here...
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    SPATE boards and magnets

    Just a quick question, when a TSR has been SPATED and the associated SPATE board is in place... A) How long does the board need to stay there? B) Why does the magnet need to remain in situ?
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    [Non-Rail] Holiday Snaps

    I hope people dont mind (being a rail forum and all) but thought I'd stick up a few holiday snaps to see what people think. These were taken in February 2010 in and around Los Angeles
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    GBRf 6A33 and DBS 6Y34 (WARNING - Large Pics)

    6A33 waits its booked path at North Walsham 6A33 now waits the road into Crown Point depot following a gas leak The late running 6Y34 Ripple Lane - Ipswich yard seen here approaching Haughley Junction running some 54" late following a block instrument failure at Bury-St-Edmunds
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    Goodbye First GBRf?

    Rumour has it that First Group are in a serious financial situation and are looking to sell off GBRf to make a quick buck!
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    Network Rail Signallers: Strike Action

    It has been announced that 54% of those that have voted have voted "yes" to strike action and 71% of voters have voted for "action short of strike". Lets see what happens.
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    Sim cards?

    I dont know much about how sim cards work, but say I have a mobile broadband dongle with its own sim card, could I take the sim out and stick it in a 3G smartphone (unlocked of course) or would I need a seperate/different sim for the phone? Thanks
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    Travel Cards on London Overground?

    Hello all, If say I purchased a day travel card to London (from Ipswich) via NXEA, would this also be valid on any or most of the London Overground routes on the NLL or do I need a seperate travel card for overground?

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