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So when the tramway re-opens next year, how regularly can we expect the 'heritage' trams to be used? Gosh, it's years since I travelled on the tramway... :(

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I'm studying History and Modern Languages (French)...not at University this year, as I'm on my Year Abroad. :)

I can't vouch for operation on normal days, but during this year's spring gala, all services were operated by ex main-line locomotives, hauling the IOWSR's fantastic collection of vintage carriages (only the Bluebell offers a more impressive selection of veteran vehicles). I agree with what...

At this risk of derailing this thread slightly, I've noticed that there have been a good number of complaints from drivers of late about gangwayed units, and the draughts, leaks, and other problems these cause. While I understand that no amount of new technology or improved design can increase...

Generally on vibrate, but I sometimes set it to something I've recently seen (and enjoyed) at a concert - of late, bits and pieces of Mahler symphonies, currently the conclusion of the first movement of his first symphony.

Indeed, having lived on the southern section of the WCML all my life, I am well acquainted with the ghastly 321s. They are noisy and cheap feeling, and deliver an alarming 'bang' from the doors whenever a train passes in the other direction. As you rightly say, the seats are appalling - narrow...

Difficult to argue with this one - it's a wonderful line.

Indeed - Mk4s eclipse anything other domestic train at high speed, in my opinion. Pendolinos often jerk about somewhat alarmingly.

Why? :| The Mk4s are nowhere near life-expiry - why spend more than is necessary? Reliability issues lie with the locomotives, not the coaches.

I would argue that on the fast services, the HSTs are better suited to the job than the Networker Turbos - even if these were longer and a little faster (for they can do 90 even now). A one hour (or more if the train is heading down the Cotswold Line) journey of nigh-on 70 miles where most of...

The main problem with travelling from Oxford to London by rail for most people is the inconvenient siting of the railway station - not only is it on the wrong side of town for many, but as it's more-or-less in the centre of town, it's a nightmare to drive to. Consequently, many people currently...

Indeed I did. :) Err...Goring is its twin, you say? How about Cholsey (though I'm not convinced by that one...)?

I'll go with Goring then... :)

Pangbourne? Something about the buildings looks Great Western to me...

They both are, actually - have a look at the AC Loco Group site below. :) http://www.aclocogroup.co.uk/stock86401.php

David Mitchell for me...though unlike many others on here, I rather like Michael McIntyre. :)

I'm very sad, and equally shocked, to hear that - my thoughts go out to his friends and family.

Our illustrious train is now doing 123mph through Hitchin - don't know what service (presumably heavily delayed) it's operating... :)

Quite - it could become 'the RailUK DVT'. :D