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Somewhere in the Fens I'd guess.

Some interesting responses so far. However, the idea is for a preserved railway line, not a whole network :-) So far, I like the S&D idea.

Eagle - good point - but remember the volunteers :-)

For a grasp - and a handle on - signalling, I would suggest the book "British Railway Signalling", written by G.M. Kichenside and Alan Williams, first published by Ian Allen in 1963, although I have the second edition, which was published in 1968.

Starting at the barrier end, you walk along platform 0 until you come to the end. You return to the barrier, and walk along platform 1. Again you return to the barrier, and walk along platform 2... ...Again returning to the barrier, you walk along platform 9. Halfway along you realise you are...

I have this dream of winning a mega-fortune on the Euro lottery (as I suspect do many others), but if this happened to me, I would like to re-open a closed railway as a tourist/enthusiasts attraction. So. What if...money was (virtually) no object. Which line would you re-open? And why?

I'm not overly familiar with the stretch of line you are referring to but... 'Signalling problems' could be a multitude of things. A signal light out necessitating trains being cautioned, maybe a point failure, something electrical gone 'pop'... As for signalling itself, signals are not...

Wonderful film - thanks very much for the link.

Absolutely. God forbid if it did. <shudders>

Rick1984. Can you explain why you wanted compensation for a dirty handrail? No offence to you personally, but I'm sick of hearing of people finding fault (or trying to) with anything just to get compensation. If you get dirty hands, wash them. If your clothes get dirty (off a handrail?) either...

On Thursday 27th of September, I will be travelling on the 1200 KGX-INV as far as EDB. I was wondering if there is an easy way of finding out what other trains I will pass, both in the same and opposite directions? Edited to add: What I'm thinking of are train planning graphs. Do such things...

I am amazed to read that Kings Cross-Hitchin will be controlled from Three Bridges.

Mailman. Would you turn up at an airport, intending to catch a flight, 1 minute before the check-in desk closed? Going back to the trains, how about someone turning up immediately before departure, and being a clever-clogs, he/she rushes to the platform. Only to find the platform has been...

Walton-on-Thames? What are you on about? The link works perfectly for me, giving the story about the fire at Weeley.

http://www.maldonandburnhamstandard.co.uk/news/north_essex_news/9911432.Firefighters_battling_blaze_at_Weeley_scrapyard/?ref=rss

Whilst early running is not to be condoned, I would expect intending passengers to arrive at the station at least 5 minutes before the train is due to depart.

34D : I've navigated to Ripon Road (A61) and found bus stops near to Bluefin Insurance Services [this was the first bus stop I came to - no other reason]. When I click on the blue bus stop icon it brings up the name of the bus stop in a rectangular icon. Clicking that I get a page with the...

In the newspaper article, it said she had TWO helpers with her. Now surely two people would be able to get a wheelchair on board the train. Or did they want the guard to do it on his own while they (the helpers) stood watching? Some helpers if that's the case! I assure you I have nothing against...

Hear hear!

So how does this 'modular' system that is being installed differ from ordinary colour-light signals?